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Learner thrives after receiving hearing aids

“Thank you very much to the people who gave me the hearing aid. I can hear properly now, and I will be able to do well at school. Thank you very much for my hearing aid. Thank you.”

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Invitation: Visit the Nelson Mandela in Cape Town – Legacy exhibition

Lindsay Hendricks, Assistant Heritage Education Officer, said they enlisted the help of specialists to compile eight lesson plans for grades...

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Gene Louw Primary ’s 2022 Spelling Bee

On Wednesday, 16 March, Gene Louw Primary had their second annual Spelling Bee Competition for the Grade 7 learners. The participants were...

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Safe Schools holiday programme empower and entertain learners

Hundreds of learners across the Western Cape attended programmes focusing on topics like anti-bullying, conflict management, leadership, life skills and career guidance during the recent school holidays.

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No-one left behind at Langerug School

A video of Langerug School's principal, Cecile de Villiers, running with a learner in a wheelchair during the school's athletics meeting...

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Conference helps boost Physical Education in Schools

The Western Cape Education Department hosted a two-day Physical Education (PE) Conference with the theme ‘Igniting a Passion for...

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Cycling unlocks power of hope at Breede Valley School of Skills

Four Breede Valley School of Skills family members recently took part in the Cape Town Cycle Tour.

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Metro South embarks on cooking masterclasses

Aspiring master chefs in the Metro South Education District are excited to be part of the district’s Cooks Series.

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RCL Learner leaders pledge to inspire peers

The Provincial Representative Council of Learners (PRCL) Forum elections and badging ceremony took place on 19 March 2022 at the Metro North Education district office.

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Courtrai Primary takes values to another level

“We were adamant not to replace our values system that all role players of our school have so overwhelmingly embraced for the last few years...

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