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CURRO HOLDINGS LIMITED - Curro Holdings Preparations And Support During COVID-19

Release Date: 02/04/2020 10:00
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Curro Holdings Preparations And Support During COVID-19

CURRO HOLDINGS LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration number: 1998/025801/06)
JSE Share Code: COH
ISIN: ZAE000156253
(“Curro”)


CURRO HOLDINGS PREPARATIONS AND SUPPORT DURING COVID-19


CURRO: VIRTUAL LEARNING CONTINUES DESPITE COVID-19

In light of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instruction for South Africa to enter into a 21-day
lockdown in an effort to try curb the current COVID-19 health crisis, Curro Holdings’ school
campuses will remain closed until it is declared safe for doors to re-open. The safety of
learners and staff remains Curro’s utmost priority, as the group continues to monitor all alerts
issued by the President, the Department of Health as well as the Department of Education.

While schools remain closed, the group has announced that its schools are equipped for
learning to continue via a virtual and remote learning strategy. As the education sector works
to move in-classroom education into the virtual realm, Curro is well-equipped in this area with
the group’s online learning approach stemming from years of development.

The education group’s teachers, staff members and learners has access to a set of digital
tools and solutions to facilitate remote learning. Curro’s priority is to ensure that learners
continue to receive quality education so as not to fall behind in their studies.

Microsoft Office 365 for Education and other tools have been made available for teachers to
connect and engage with groups of learners in real-time to facilitate online lessons. Content
will be accessible in the form of recordings. The software also enables teachers to share
videos, resources and tasks to aid in learners completing work in their own time -
independently or in groups through the use of collaboration tools.

Virtual and remote learning strategies bring tremendous value to the education space during
uncertain times, and there is no doubt that it will firmly remain a significant part of the way
society learns in the future.

It remains a priority for Curro that their teachers keep in contact with the learners as much as
possible. Learners will be able to access all resources on most devices.

Learners, parents and staff members are supported by a dedicated call centre to assist with
technical issues to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Curro notes that this is a critical
time for grade 11 and matric learners, and so the Curro call centre aims to prioritise support
for these learners.

CURRO OFFERS A HELPING HAND TO THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR

While a continued learning strategy is in place, Curro has announced it is taking a firm stand
in the fight against COVID-19 by assisting the healthcare sector with 3D printed medical
shields during the COVID-19 outbreak. The group are offering the services of their 3D
printers, as well as their staff, to print protective face shields for medical workers currently in
the field.
With Curro following a 21st Century education approach, many of its schools are equipped
with 3D printers on site. The group is in the process of rallying partners to assist with the
supply of appropriate materials for the printing to take effect.

Curro feels it is its duty as a member of Corporate South Africa, and teachers of the next
generation, to lead by example and take a bold stand to help where they can.
During this time, Curro continues to urge its learners and staff to remain sensible and safe
while monitoring their health accordingly. It is imperative that proper sanitation be practiced
at all times. Curro has partnered with medical practitioner, Dr Schalk V. Burger, AKA DrLuke
onCall, for regular health and safety tips for the Curro family. He can be followed on YouTube.

Durbanville
2 April 2020

Sponsor
PSG Capital

Date: 02-04-2020 10:00:00
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