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Knysna chess champions crowned

The three-day tournament ended on a high note with participants representing their schools with energy and passion through the game of chess...

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Western Cape young scientist represents SA in US science fair

Alexander van der Merwe, a Grade 10 learner at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch, has been selected to represent South Africa at the world’s largest science competition.

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Silverlea Primary STREAM laboratory launch

Learners and staff at Silverlea Primary School in Athlone are ready and excited to take on the new 4th Industrial Revolution (4iR) following...

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WCED Life Orientation launches ‘rope skipping in box’

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Life Orientation in partnership with Gymnastics South Africa (GSA) launched the ‘rope skipping in a box’ schools programme at Spine Road High School on Wednesday, 28 April 2021.

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The WCED promotes positive behaviour

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in conjunction with the Ottery Youth Care Centre (OYCC) hosted the Positive Behaviour Day on Monday, 17 May.

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Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET)

Name: Ms Thembela Maliwa School: Manyano High School, Khayelitsha District: Metropole East Education District Ms Maliwa is currently the...

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Provincial RCL Forum Elections

The Representative Council of Learners (RCL) Provincial Forum Elections on Saturday, 17 April 2021 was held online this year, for the very...

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Outstanding Covid-19 response at Jurie Hayes PS recognized

Minister Debbie Schäfer visited Jurie Hayes Primary School in the West Coast Education District on 13 April 2021 to learn more about the...

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Diaz Primary celebrates their 50th anniversary

Diaz Primary School in Mossel Bay celebrated their 50th anniversary on 14 April 2021 with great fanfare. The school opened its doors in 1971...

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Taking a stand against bullying

In light of the recent tragedy surrounding the passing of Lufuno Mavhunga (15) and many other nameless victims of bullying, the learners of...

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