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Sharkies take a stand against bullying

Learner leaders at Gansbaai Academia made a short video to honour Lufuno Mavhunga and call for an end to bullying.

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WCED prepares learners for careers in agriculture

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is expanding access to agricultural subjects as part of its focus on STEAMAC (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Agriculture and Coding).

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Compelling read on productive learning spaces in schools

Dr Johann Burger, a Deputy Chief Education Specialist and Transform to Perform (T2P) Lead Champion in the Cape Winelands Education District, along with Professor Aslam Fataar of Stellenbosch University, recently launched what has been described as an essential read for existing and aspiring school leaders.

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WCED call to action in support of vaccine roll-out

Phase 2 of South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout kicked off this week and while it is aimed at people who are 60 years and older...

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Knysna chess champions crowned

The three-day tournament ended on a high note with participants representing their schools with energy and passion through the game of chess...

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Western Cape young scientist represents SA in US science fair

Alexander van der Merwe, a Grade 10 learner at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch, has been selected to represent South Africa at the world’s largest science competition.

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Silverlea Primary STREAM laboratory launch

Learners and staff at Silverlea Primary School in Athlone are ready and excited to take on the new 4th Industrial Revolution (4iR) following...

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WCED Life Orientation launches ‘rope skipping in box’

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Life Orientation in partnership with Gymnastics South Africa (GSA) launched the ‘rope skipping in a box’ schools programme at Spine Road High School on Wednesday, 28 April 2021.

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The WCED promotes positive behaviour

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in conjunction with the Ottery Youth Care Centre (OYCC) hosted the Positive Behaviour Day on Monday, 17 May.

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Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET)

Name: Ms Thembela Maliwa School: Manyano High School, Khayelitsha District: Metropole East Education District Ms Maliwa is currently the...

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