With the schools being re-opened, it was important that learners and educators were focussed on revising academic work lost. NAPTOSA supported the catch-up programme and gave assurance that all its members were ready to assist learners in preparing for the final examinations. There remained a concern over the budget allocation for this programme. It was important to get clarity on how the Department would deal with promotions at the end of the year as NAPTOSA did not believe in a "pass-one-pass-all" approach, This would not assist the quality of education or the future of the affected learners. The union applauded the efforts by the Department to ensure Grade 12 learners were being taught and taken out of the volatile areas. There was a concern over a few affected learners who still did not form part of the programme. In high risk areas, the union urged teachers to ensure that they prioritised the safety of learners and their own.