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My Covid Journey: competition closes 30 November 2021

Learners have until Tuesday, 30 November 2021 to submit their entries for the school library competition and win R25 000 for their school...

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Filmit nominees announced

Excitement is mounting ahead of the announcement of the winners of the inaugural short film competition for high school learners from...

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Excellence in Secondary School Leadership

Ms van der Westhuizen’s leadership style is innovative and the school shows exceptional growth as a new school in a challenging area. She...

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SA's Top Achievers in Mathematics for 2021

Western Cape learners raked in the awards when the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) announced the Top Achievers in its flagship...

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Learners get a hearty breakfast before writing exams

Candidates writing the National Senior Certificate exams at Heideveld High School are served breakfast before they tackle their question...

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2021 Western Cape Essay Writing Bursary Competition

A well-researched essay on the National Minimum Wage earned Aviwe Ncwele of Thembalethu Secondary School first place in the 2021 Nedbank Bursary Competition and financial security to further her studies.

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WarriorRic motivates learners to be their best in matric exams

Ricardo Gressel, a Johannesburg-based motivational speaker, recently visited some Western Cape schools to encourage Grade 12 learners to...

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Recognition of long service

The Western Cape Education Department has recognised staff who have dedicated 20, 30 and 40 years of continuous service with Long Service...

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5th Annual Life Orientation Teacher Appreciation ceremony

The 5th Annual Life Orientation Teacher Appreciation ceremony was held on World Teachers Day. The ceremony was a mask-to-mask event ensuring...

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WCED promotes safe play spaces

The Directorate: Inclusive and Specialised Education Support has launched a video to promote safe play spaces for learners in schools and communities.

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