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Teamwork helps NSC candidate to overcome the odds

David Millar, Provincial Chief Executive Officer of Naptosa in the Western Cape, always wanted to be a Geography teacher and was in his...

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Westerford High ranked top school in the province

Westerford High School’s educational offering in and out of the classroom has positioned the 68-year old institution as one of the top...

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Minister Schäfer honours top WCED exam officials

The Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, presented special awards to three WCED officials who have ensured the smooth running...

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Camps Bay High learner wins Squash Open

Lochlan Williamson, a Grade 12 learner at Camps Bay High School was crowned the U19 Champion of the Boland Squash Open this past weekend.

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Trevor Manuel Primary maps values for the year

After a delayed start to the academic year, the staff and curating team of Trevor Manuel Primary School (TMPS) firmly welcomed their charges...

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Pinelands High School unveils new school crest

More than three years of work and consultation came to fruition with the unveiling of Pinelands High School’s new crest.

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Safe Schools - Back to school drive

The Western Cape Education Department’s Safe Schools Programme organised a back to school drive to raise awareness of the importance of...

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Life Orientation Teacher Awards 2020

The 4th Annual Life Orientation (LO) Teacher Awards ceremony was held at the Century City Hotel and Conference Centre on Friday, 26 February...

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WCED pilots “three stream model” in schools

The Western Cape Education Department is piloting the “three stream model” in Grade 8 in 23 schools this year to meet the diverse needs of young people and promote the acquisition of skills and competencies for a changing world.

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HS Principal receives her Doctorate

Wynberg Girls’ High School Principal, Dr Jennifer Wallace, was awarded her PhD by the University of Cape Town in December.

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