This is as the department announced that the provincial Education MEC, Zolile Monakali, will officiate the sod-turning ceremony of the new Eureka Intermediate School in Noupoort next week under the theme "modern growing successful province".

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According to a statement issued, the project forms part of the department's plan to eradicate schools with inappropriate structures which pose a threat to the safety and health of education staff and learners.

It is also reported that the new structure of the school has incorporated full accessibility for learners with disabilities.

The department adds that the school will now consist of a large administration block, 21 ordinary classrooms, four ECD classrooms, two ablution blocks, one computer classroom, one library, two science laboratories, one multipurpose classroom, a school hall, nutrition kitchen and sports facilities.

Meanwhile, OFM News reported that the North West Department of Education has been under scrutiny over issues of old infrastructure that has placed serious safety and health threats to learners and school staff. This allegedly resulted in the closure of two schools in the province.

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