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Africa Day 2022 – The year of nutrition

The purpose of commemorating Africa Day is to celebrate African unity and the independence of African countries from colonial powers. This...

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Pioneer School learners take to the airwaves

The learners share stories and news, do interviews, and report on all activities in and around the school. They are also trained in proper...

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Learners star in music videos

Heal the Hood Project is using music videos to help learners highlight issues affecting their communities and find solutions.

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Learners take on Mental Maths Challenge

Jo Besford, Director of Green Shoots, an education organisation that offers weekly CAPS aligned Maths exercises for Grade 3 to 7 learners...

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WCED official is Huisgenoot Crossword Champion

August won the ‘Blokraaibestes-kampioen’ title in a programme broadcast on VIA TV (DStv channel 147). An article about his achievement was...

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Outeniqua learner to compete in high-tech Hong Kong science fair

Jaco Jacobs, a Grade 12 learner at Outeniqua High School in the Eden Karoo region is one of two South African learners who have been...

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School choirs perform at Artscape

The competition is aimed at enhancing the various singing talents of South African learners through various stage performances and music. It...

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WCED educator to represent SA in the AU Teacher Prize Awards

Jevonn Cloete was named the best special needs teacher in South Africa last year and since then the young educator has been presented with...

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Positive Behaviour Day

The Western Cape Education Department hosted the second annual Positive Behaviour Day on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 at Tenterden in Wynberg.

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Minister Maynier kicks off Listening and Learning Programme

The Western Cape Education Department welcomes our new Western Cape Minister of Education, David Maynier, to the education sector. Minister...

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