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HOD brings the message of “Leapfrogging inequality” across to all education districts.

WCED HOD Brian Schreuder has recently been visiting education districts to communicate the Vision of the WCED for Quality Education. While...

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Wynberg Girls Junior School uses digital innovation to teach entrepreneurship and e-commerce skills

On Friday, 25 September 2020, Wynberg Girls’ Junior School (WGJS) in Cape Town launched its very first e-trading day. Traditionally, every...

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WCED offers support for schools to attend My Future 4.0 Summit

With only three weeks to go, schools are urged to make a booking for learners to attend the My Future 4.0 Next Level Skills and Career...

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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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Prince George Primary School Sanitary drive initiative

Learners at Prince George Primary School in Lavender Hill received a visit from their own Fairy Godmother. Joellen Jacobs worked as a...

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ELRC Teacher Colour Run

The Western Cape has been selected as the first province to host the National Education Labour Relations Chamber (ELRC) Council’s annual colour run for teachers.

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Provincial Moot Court Competition

Teams from ten schools battled it out for a top four finish in the Provincial MOOT Court Competition at the Paarl Magistrate Court on Saturday, 26 August 2023.

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Celebrating the Success of the WCED Cyber Effect Ambassador Programme!

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has embarked on a journey to capacitate teachers as the advocates and leaders of cyber wellness education in their respective districts and the province.

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Growsmart competition winners announced

On Saturday, 9 September 2023, finalists of the 2023 Growsmart competition gathered at a prizegiving ceremony in the Waterfront hosted by the Growsmart competition sponsors, Growthpoint properties.

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