Deputy Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that on Monday, 8 March 2010, the Torch of Peace was handed over to the North West education department by the Free State education department to mark the beginning of the Safer Schools campaign;
2) further notes that the torch is intended to instil a strong sense of humanity, preserve lives and avoid violence, crime and accidents wherever possible;
3) realises that what happens at school reflects what goes on in society and, therefore, interventions aimed at curbing the scourge of violence and harassment must start in schools if they are to have a lasting impact;
4) believes that the Torch of Peace initiative recognises the need to work together in confronting challenges faced by the youth of today; and
5) welcomes this initiative and believes that it will contribute to a safe learning environment and curb violence in schools.
Agreed to.