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Learners get a hearty breakfast before writing exams

Candidates writing the National Senior Certificate exams at Heideveld High School are served breakfast before they tackle their question...

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2021 Western Cape Essay Writing Bursary Competition

A well-researched essay on the National Minimum Wage earned Aviwe Ncwele of Thembalethu Secondary School first place in the 2021 Nedbank Bursary Competition and financial security to further her studies.

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WarriorRic motivates learners to be their best in matric exams

Ricardo Gressel, a Johannesburg-based motivational speaker, recently visited some Western Cape schools to encourage Grade 12 learners to...

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Recognition of long service

The Western Cape Education Department has recognised staff who have dedicated 20, 30 and 40 years of continuous service with Long Service...

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5th Annual Life Orientation Teacher Appreciation ceremony

The 5th Annual Life Orientation Teacher Appreciation ceremony was held on World Teachers Day. The ceremony was a mask-to-mask event ensuring...

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WCED promotes safe play spaces

The Directorate: Inclusive and Specialised Education Support has launched a video to promote safe play spaces for learners in schools and communities.

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WC learner elected as President of Children’s Parliament

Hamza Muhammed, a Grade 9 learner at Dominican School for the Deaf in Wynberg, has been elected as the President of the 10th Nelson Mandela...

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WCED wins big at the National Teaching Awards!

On 6 October 2021, we watched online in anticipation as they announced the National Teaching Award winners and runners up at a ceremony in...

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#ThankATeacher

The 5th of October is World Teachers’ Day, a day on which teachers across the world are celebrated.

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Promoting mental health in school communities

October is Emotional Health Awareness Month and the Cape Winelands Education District (CWED) Learner Support Services teamed up with Good...

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