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Don’t wait! Late applications for the 2024 school year close on 25 May 2023

Late online applications for admission to a Western Cape school for the 2024 school year close at 23:59 on 25 May 2023, and we urge all...

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Promoting Positive Behaviour in our schools!

The Western Cape Education Department hosted the annual Positive Behaviour Day on 17 May 2023, at the Positive Behaviour Intervention and...

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Nearly 20 000 learners attend first #BackOnTrack classes

We have launched a massive R1.2 billion #BackOnTrack programme to reverse learning losses caused by Covid-19, to improve learning outcomes...

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Promoting Positive Behaviour in our schools!

Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication – WCED The Western Cape Education Department hosted the annual Positive Behaviour Day...

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PIRLS 2021 results: We have a plan to get reading scores #BackOnTrack

The results of the 2021 Progress in International Reading and Literacy Study (PIRLS) were released today, which confirmed that learning...

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Massive R1.2bn #BackOnTrack campaign launched to reverse learning losses

Today we launched the #BackOnTrack programme, which is a big, bold intervention to reverse Covid-19 learning losses in the Western Cape. The...

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Leadership Academy launched to develop school leadership talent

We are excited to announce the launch of the Western Cape Education Department’s Leadership Academy! The Leadership Academy is a unique new...

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Leadership Academy launched to develop school leadership talent

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We are excited to announce the launch of the Western Cape Education...

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Boland athlete wins gold at national championships

Jordin Gabriels of Ruêns College in Bredasdorp finished the year unbeaten in the 800m and 1500m for boys under 13. The Boland Primary...

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The importance of education outside of four walls

Adventure journey give learners a chance to experience learning and growth from a different perspective. So said Paula Faria, a qualified...

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