Great Drive Debate: Should Schools Prioritise Local Children?

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School admissions can be a complicated issue, especially when the school you want for your child isn’t in the area where you live.

Stacey and J Sbu asked whether children who live outside a school’s designated area should be allowed admission, or whether schools should prioritise learners who live within the local community.

Should a child’s opportunities be determined by their postcode, or should local families get first preference for schools in their area?

Listen to the debate and decide for yourself.
8 Sep English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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