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Western Cape teachers shine at the National Teaching Awards

Our phenomenal Western Cape teachers have done it again! Four of our provincial nominees have placed in the top 3 nationally at the National...

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iKaya Primary School now energy resilient thanks to partnership

On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, I visited iKaya Primary School in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, for the commissioning of their new solar system...

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#ThankaTeacher on social media during October!

October is Teacher Appreciation Month, and we want to thank the incredible teachers of the Western Cape for the love and support they give...

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#ClassOf2023: 40 days to the start of the matric exams!

There are just 40 days to go to the start of the written National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, the Western Cape Government has pulled out...

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New science labs for 9 Western Cape schools

This morning we opened the new science laboratory at Fairmount High School in Grassy Park, in partnership with Advancing Knowledge NPC and...

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Congratulations to our 2023 provincial National Teaching Awards winners!

On Friday, 1 September, the provincial winners of the 2023 National Teaching Awards were announced. The 2023 provincial winners are...

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Register for the Employee Wellbeing Webinar!

Get ready to supercharge your mental and physical wellbeing as the 2023 Employee Wellbeing Webinar will equip and assist you with practical...

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Learners put through their paces in Dramatic Arts and Dance Studies

Grade 12 learners are busy doing their final examinations in Dramatic Arts and Dance Studies. The National Curriculum Statement External...

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Metro East Education District targets excellence in matric exams

Grade 12 teachers at schools in the Metro East Education District gathered at Protea Heights Academy on Monday, 21 August 2023 to motivate...

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Coding and Robotics Innovation Conference

The Western Cape Education Department’s inaugural Coding and Robotics Conference was deemed a huge success. The event on 2 September 2023 at...

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