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Wynberg schools say thank you to healthcare workers

The Wynberg Campus of Schools comprises Wynberg Girls’ Junior (WGJS), Wynberg Boys’ Junior (WBJS), Wynberg Girls’ High (WGHS) and Wynberg...

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Researchers turn the spotlight on electricity use at schools

A recent study of the energy usage of 16 schools in Stellenbosch has found that schools’ annual electricity costs can be significantly...

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Western Cape prepares for governing body elections

Schools and the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) are preparing for the biggest elections after the national, provincial and local government elections, namely governing body elections.

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Minister Schäfer meets with Ayakha Melithafa

Recently, Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, met with Ayakha Melithafa following her return from the “Matrics in Antarctica...

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Class of 2020 produce excellent results against all odds

The Western Cape’s matric pass rate of 79.9% was a collective effort and revealed the hard work in the background to ensure that learners...

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Jeremy Dietsiso voted Kfm 94.5 Teacher of the Year

Jeremy Dietsiso, a Life Sciences teacher at Silversands High School in Kuils River, secured more than half of the votes in the Kfm 94.5 Teacher of the Year competition.

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Horizon Mathematics Competition

The WCED, in collaboration with Horizon Education Trust, presented another successful Mathematics competition. More than 27 000 learners in...

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Apex High School named Super School by News24

Apex High School in Eerste River has not missed a single day of teaching since the announcement of the national state of disaster due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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WCED makes school more accessible for children with disabilities

Carpe Diem School in George gave recognition to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) for helping learners to gain more independence...

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Banze Iness – a dancer destined for the world stage!

She has taken the first steps to accomplish her dream of dancing on an international stage by entering a competition, “Dans in jou taal”, on...

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