SADTU was committed to the catch-up initiative and the education of all children. SADTU was of the view that there were some challenges that needed to be addressed in order for them to use the time remaining effectively, which were as follows: . What were the contingency plans of the Department regarding Grade 12 teachers at the camps and their other responsibilities at their respective schools? . Schools were still awaiting the adapted work schedules for curriculum coverage. . There was policing by departmental officials (resulting in time being wasted on administrative duties at school level). . There was unnecessary and additional paperwork for schools that would tamper with "time on task" . The lack of consultation by the District Office regarding the implementation of a recovery plan for the affected schools was an issue. . Conduct and capacity of the Chief Director - and the total disregard of stakeholders by not consulting on key issues affecting education and educators. . Learners who took up seasonal work on farms in the district . Learner absenteeism - a viable advocacy campaign for parents to send learners to school . A concern that learners would call for a "pass-one-pass-all" scenario. . A drive to ensure counselling for learners, teachers and parents affected by the protest action