Western Cape Minister of Agriculture welcomes the introduction of agricultural subjects at Pelican Park High School<\/p>\n
The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the decision to expand Pelican Park High School\u2019s curriculum to include agricultural subjects such as agricultural management science and agricultural technology.<\/p>\n
Minister Meyer: \u201cStructured education, training and research is one of my Ministerial priorities. I have therefore been advocating for the establishment of more agricultural schools and the introduction of agricultural subjects at existing schools in the Western Cape.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe decision by the Western Cape Education Department to further expand the number of agricultural subjects at Pelican Park High School is welcomed. The school is ideally located close to the Philippi Horticultural Area, often described as the \u201cbreadbasket\u201d of the Metro. The decision creates more training opportunities in the agricultural sector and makes the sector more accessible to the youth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking to learners and educators at Pelican High School in Grassy Park on the first day of the 2022 academic year, Minister Meyer highlighted that agriculture contributes to creating jobs and the economy of the Western Cape.<\/p>\n
Meyer: \u201cThe Western Cape accounts for 53% of South Africa\u2019s primary agricultural exports and contributes 11% to the Western Cape\u2019s GDP and 17% to the total number of jobs created in our Province.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meyer continues: \u201cThe Agriculture sector is a star performer in our economy. Therefore, it makes sense for our youth to equip themselves with the requisite skills to participate in a sector that is not only doing well but also plays a vital role in securing food security.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very encouraged by the principal\u2019s leadership and the enthusiasm with which the educators and learners have embarked on their agricultural education journey,\u201d concluded Meyer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Source: Government of South Africa<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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