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New Desks To Transform Classrooms
UNION PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: https://www.unionschools.co.za/2020/02/04/new-desks-to-transform-classrooms/
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Collected on 4 September 2026
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This is a school bulletin from Union Primary School announcing the introduction of flexible seating in classrooms to enhance learning. The initiative began on 4 February 2020 and aims to replace standard desks with adaptable furniture that supports varied teaching methods. The change is being rolled out gradually, starting with one classroom taught by Mr Erwin Ittershagen-Strauss.
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Flexible seating in classrooms
Union High School is introducing flexible seating in classrooms to improve the learning environment. The new desks can be arranged in different configurations such as rows, groups, or semi-circles to support various teaching and learning styles.
- Who it is for
- learners at Union High School
- How to act on it
- No action required; the change is being implemented by the school.
The document's recorded date is 4 February 2020. Confirm on the official source.
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With the objective of rethinking the classroom environment and providing options to learners in a way that opens up their possibilities for learning, Union has recently started to introduce flexible seating in its classrooms, with the aim of phasing out the standard desks completely in the near future.
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Reference
https://www.unionschools.co.za/2020/02/04/new-desks-to-transform-classrooms/
Key Takeaways
- Union Primary School
- Graaff-Reinet
- 4 February 2020
- flexible seating
- classroom transformation
- Mr Erwin Ittershagen-Strauss
- +27 49 8910 262
- Donkinstreet, PO Box 190, Graaff-Reinet, 6280
- Union Primary School
- Graaff-Reinet
- L. Crankshaw
- Mr Erwin Ittershagen-Strauss
- Union High School