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It is believed

that the measures contained in this chapter

will have a number of important consequences, including the following:

(a)

they will make it feasible to implement

the proposed new class sizes effectively

and avoid unfilled classes in individual

schools;

(b) they will assist in the control of repetition;

and

(c)

$

above all, by ending tests and examinations

for entering a primary school, kindergartens

will be able to take full advantage of the

other improvements set out in this White Paper

and concentrate on an educationally sound

curriculum.

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