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WCED announces unprecedented school infrastructure delivery programme
WCED announces unprecedented school infrastructure delivery programme

13 December 2022

The Western Cape Education...

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Collaborating for kindness in the Cape Winelands
Collaborating for kindness in the Cape Winelands

13 December 2022

Role-players in the Cape

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US Organisations & Freshly Ground’s Zolani help Gardens Commercial HS “take it to the bridge”
US Organisations & Freshly Ground’s Zolani help Gardens Commercial HS “take it to the bridge”

13 December 2022

In July of this year, Gardens...

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Standard Bank - Matific Maths Olympiad 2022
Standard Bank - Matific Maths Olympiad 2022

13 December 2022

Matific, an educational...

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Inspired to become a teacher 
Inspired to become a teacher

13 December 2022

Shaheeda Duncan, a general...

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Western Cape learners compete in Africa Spelling Bee
Western Cape learners compete in Africa Spelling Bee

13 December 2022

Two Western Cape learners recently...

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CWED repeats T2P rally feat
CWED repeats T2P rally feat

13 December 2022

As the only education district...

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Metro East Education District supports West Bank High School
Metro East Education District supports West Bank High School 

13 December 2022

Grade 12 learners at West...

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Celebration as new Perivale Primary School buildings are opened
Celebration as new Perivale Primary School buildings are opened

17 November 2022

On 13 October 2022 we celebrated...

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CTLI drives appreciation for teachers
CTLI drives appreciation for teachers

17 November 2022

The Western Education Department’s Cape...

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Bishop Lavis High School learners win national tourism competition
Bishop Lavis High School learners win national tourism competition

17 November 2022

Two Grade 11 learners from Bishop...

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National Grade 11 Financial Literacy Speech Competition
National Grade 11 Financial Literacy Speech Competition

17 November 2022

All roads lead to the President...

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De Grendel School of Skills becomes beneficiary of new tech lab
De Grendel School of Skills becomes beneficiary of new tech lab

17 November 2022

De Grendel School of Skills in...

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2022 Metro North Creative Writing Project
2022 Metro North Creative Writing Project

17 November 2022

The Metro North Education...

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Western Cape learners do well in National Spelling Festival
Western Cape learners do well in National Spelling Festival

17 November 2022

Seven Western Cape learners...

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Elsies River learner wins national poster competition
Elsies River learner wins national poster competition

17 November 2022

Maricia Fortuin of Elsies River...

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SA science boffin competes in Turkey international science fair

17 November 2022

A research project by a young...

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Augsburg Agriculture School named best Youth Show School
Augsburg Agriculture School named best Youth Show School

17 November 2022

Augsburg Landbougimnasium in...

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Gansbaai Primary School promotes healthy eating habits
Gansbaai Primary School promotes healthy eating habits

17 November 2022

The Overberg Education District...

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Phoenix Secondary School learners get a taste of motorsport
Phoenix Secondary School learners get a taste of motorsport

17 November 2022

An investment of 45 minutes to...

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Congratulations to our National Teaching Award winners!
Congratulations to our National Teaching Award winners!

Four Western Cape teachers were named...

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WCED celebrates long-serving staff
WCED celebrates long-serving staff

The Western Education Department is recognising...

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You are invited! Teacher wellbeing webinar!
You are invited! Teacher wellbeing webinar!

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will...

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Wynberg Girls’ High School learners part of winning team in National Schools Moot Court Competition
Wynberg Girls’ High School learners part of winning team in National Schools Moot Court Competition

Jessi Francis, a Grade 11 learner at...

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World Teachers’ Day celebrations at CTLI
World Teachers’ Day celebrations at CTLI

The Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute...

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6th Annual Life Orientation teacher appreciation ceremony
6th Annual Life Orientation teacher appreciation ceremony

The 6th Annual Life Orientation (LO) teacher...

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MCED Marching Band Competition
MCED Marching Band Competition

The Metro Central Education District...

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MSED makes school holiday fun
MSED makes school holiday fun

Safe Schools in the Metro South Education District...

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WCED Female Principals’ Conference
WCED Female Principals’ Conference

The Western Cape Education Department...

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Spring school moving to primary school
Spring school moving to primary school

Language teachers from Lukhanyo Primary...

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MCED ends Term 3 on a high
MCED ends Term 3 on a high

The Metro Central Education District (MCED) hosted...

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2022 Service Excellence Awards – Call for entries
2022 Service Excellence Awards – Call for entries

The Western Cape Government (WCG) Service...

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All systems go for the Class of 2022!
All systems go for the Class of 2022!

We are just over four weeks away from...

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A new library and classroom for Chapel Street Primary
A new library and classroom for Chapel Street Primary

On 27 September 2022, provincial...

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The Bookery opens its 91st library at Arcadia Primary School
The Bookery opens its 91st library at Arcadia Primary School

Learners at Arcadia Primary...

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Bergvliet High School’s Continuing Education Programme
Bergvliet High School’s Continuing Education Programme

Bergvliet High School launched...

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Sinenjongo High School Robotics team to represent South Africa in Germany
Sinenjongo High School Robotics team to represent South Africa in Germany 

Zenzile Elihle, Pachklaraz Kimbini and...

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Metro Central Education District Principals' Symposium
Metro Central Education District Principals' Symposium

On 17 September 2022, the Metro...

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Congratulations to our provincial National Teaching Awards winners!
Congratulations to our provincial National Teaching Awards winners!

On Friday, 9 September, the provincial winners...

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Celebrating International Literacy Day and National Book Week
Celebrating International Literacy Day and National Book Week

International Literacy Day is celebrated...

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FP Reading Conference a great success!
FP Reading Conference a great success!

The Western Cape Education...

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Talented learners compete at School of Skills Hairdressing Showcase
Talented learners compete at School of Skills Hairdressing Showcase

17 Schools of Skills participated...

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WCED to host the 3rd Provincial Skills Competition
WCED to host the 3rd Provincial Skills Competition

On Saturday, 17 September 2022 the...

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Jan Krielskool’s “Proudly Me” message to learners
Jan Krielskool’s “Proudly Me” message to learners

Jan Kriel School is a special school...

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Minister Maynier opens Educare Centre in Ysterplaat
Minister Maynier opens Educare Centre in Ysterplaat

On Saturday 3 September...

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Advanced technology to assist learners with special educational needs
Advanced technology to assist learners with special educational needs

The Special School ICT Conference...

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School gardening project in Atlantis officially opened
School gardening project in Atlantis officially opened

A school gardening project...

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WCED official represents SA in the Inaugural Over 60 Cricket World Cup
WCED official represents SA in the Inaugural Over 60 Cricket World Cup

Ismail Teladia, Senior Curriculum...

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Saving on electricity costs at schools
Saving on electricity costs at schools

The WCED recently awarded GreenX Engineering...

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Stellenbosch Green School is now even greener thanks to a new solar panel system
Stellenbosch Green School is now even greener thanks to a new solar panel system

A year ago, Cloetesville Primary...

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National Science Week celebrations at Bishop Lavis High School
National Science Week celebrations at Bishop Lavis High School

The University of Pretoria, in...

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West Coast learners explore basic sciences in the modern world
West Coast learners explore basic sciences in the modern world

The ArcelorMittal Foundation Saldanha...

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Maritime learners qualify as Day Skippers
Maritime learners qualify as Day Skippers

Nine maritime learners...

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Registration Opens for The Creative Arts Conference 2022
Registration Opens for The Creative Arts Conference 2022

Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School...

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YeBo for T2P!
YeBo for T2P!

The Western Cape Education Department’s...

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Young scientists shine at regional expos
Young scientists shine at regional expos

More than 500 budding scientists in...

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Red card for Gender based violence
Red card for Gender based violence

The Highbury Foundation hosted a...

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Bookings open for the SAPA WC Conference
Bookings open for the SAPA WC Conference

The much-anticipated SAPA...

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Schools encouraged to unite against GBV on 1 August
Schools encouraged to unite against GBV on 1 August

The Western Cape Government is calling...

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Science Teaching and Learning Centres open across the Province
Science Teaching and Learning Centres open across the Province

New Science Teaching and Learning...

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Teachers pull out all the stops to assist matrics during holidays
Teachers pull out all the stops to assist matrics during holidays

Over 26 000 students gave up their...

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Life Orientation Teachers Conference
Life Orientation Teachers Conference

A total of 356 teachers attended...

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Tygerberg Hospital School accommodates the unique needs of learners
Tygerberg Hospital School accommodates the unique needs of learners

Tygerberg Hospital School fills an...

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A.F. Louw Primary School receives a facelift
A.F. Louw Primary School receives a facelift

Stellenbosch University’s Facilities...

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Holvlei Primary School opens new Grade R classroom
Holvlei Primary School opens new Grade R classroom

A new Grade R classroom at...

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Learners combine maths and art in coffee table book
Learners combine maths and art in coffee table book

A selection of artworks submitted...

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Eskom Expo in the Western Cape to host regional expos
Eskom Expo in the Western Cape to host regional expos

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in...

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Heatherlands High School learners excel at water conservation
Heatherlands High School learners excel at water conservation

Two Grade 10 learners from Heatherlands...

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Western Cape schools shortlisted for World’s Best School Prize to share their best practices
Western Cape schools shortlisted for World’s Best School Prize to share their best practices

Pinelands North Primary School and...

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Listening and learning programme in full swing
Listening and learning programme in full swing

During May, the new provincial Minister...

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Fairmount Principal honoured for his values and courage
Fairmount Principal honoured for his values and courage

MOT South Africa, a life-skills...

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Africa Day 2022 – The year of nutrition5
Africa Day 2022 – The year of nutrition

Western Cape schools recently...

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SA young scientists awarded at Hong Kong high-tech science fair
SA young scientists awarded at Hong Kong high-tech science fair

Jaco Jacobs, a Grade 12-learner...

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Oakley House School visits Education Museum in Wynberg
Oakley House School visits Education Museum in Wynberg

Grade 4 learners at Oakley...

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WCED educator to represent SA in the AU Teacher Prize Awards
WCED educator to represent SA in the AU Teacher Prize Awards

Jevonn Cloete was named the best...

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Pioneer School learners take to the airwaves
Pioneer School learners take to the airwaves

Pioneer School for Visually Impaired learners...

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Learners star in music videos
Learners star in music videos

Heal the Hood Project is using music...

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School choirs perform at Artscape
School choirs perform at Artscape

The Western Cape's best school choirs...

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WCED official is Huisgenoot Crossword Champion
WCED official is Huisgenoot Crossword Champion

Recardo August, an administrative clerk...

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Learners take on Mental Maths Challenge
Learners take on Mental Maths Challenge

A total of 3 488 learners from 84 schools...

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

Jaco Jacobs, a Grade 12 learner at...

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Minister Maynier kicks off Listening and Learning Programme
Minister Maynier kicks off Listening and Learning Programme

The Western Cape Education Department welcomes...

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Providing skills education opportunities for Struisbaai youth
Providing skills education opportunities for Struisbaai youth

Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and...

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Positive Behaviour Day
Positive Behaviour Day

The Western Cape Education Department hosted the...

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Schools encouraged to grow food gardens
Schools encouraged to grow food gardens

The Western Cape Education Department’s...

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Mass Iftaar (Boeka) at Strand Moslem Primary
Mass Iftaar (Boeka) at Strand Moslem Primary

On Sunday, 17 April 2022, a Mass Iftaar was...

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Grade 4 excursion to the Schooner Tara Research Vessel
Grade 4 excursion to the Schooner Tara Research Vessel

The French Schooner Tara Research Vessel...

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Nomzamo Primary School 2022 Prefects: The year of learning
Nomzamo Primary School 2022 Prefects: The year of learning

Nomzamo Primary School in Strand is...

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SA young scientist wins an award at a USA Science and Engineering Fair
SA young scientist wins an award at a USA Science and Engineering Fair

Dashayin “Dash” Gilbert from Stellenbosch...

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Western Cape education districts and schools awarded for excellence
Western Cape education districts and schools awarded for excellence

The Metro North and Metro Central...

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WCED receives increased budget for 2022/23
WCED receives increased budget for 2022/23

On 30 March 2022, Minister Debbie Schäfer tabled...

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Learner thrives after receiving hearing aids
Learner thrives after receiving hearing aids

“Thank you very much to the people who gave me...

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Bloemhof runners up in Gerrie Berner tennis tournament
Bloemhof runners up in Gerrie Berner tennis tournament

Bloemhof Girls’ High School’s first...

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

The City of Cape Town has...

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RCL Learner leaders pledge to inspire peers
RCL Learner leaders pledge to inspire peers

The Provincial Representative Council of...

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No-one left behind at Langerug School
No-one left behind at Langerug School

A video of Langerug School's principal...

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Conference helps boost Physical Education in Schools
Conference helps boost Physical Education in Schools

The Western Cape Education Department hosted...

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Safe Schools holiday programme empower and entertain learners
Safe Schools holiday programme empower and entertain learners

Hundreds of learners across the Western Cape...

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Metro South embarks on cooking masterclasses
Metro South embarks on cooking masterclasses

Aspiring master chefs in the...

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Gene Louw Primary ’s 2022 Spelling Bee
Gene Louw Primary ’s 2022 Spelling Bee

On Wednesday, 16 March, Gene Louw Primary...

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Cycling unlocks power of hope at Breede Valley School of Skills
Cycling unlocks power of hope at Breede Valley School of Skills

Four Breede Valley School of...

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Metro East Principals Conference
Metro East Principals Conference

Principals in the Metro East Education...

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Courtrai Primary takes values to another level
Courtrai Primary takes values to another level

Given the hard work that has gone into...

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Westlake community to benefit from new sports field
Westlake community to benefit from new sports field

The Rotary Club of Constantia has...

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Districts honour schools for NSC achievements
Districts honour schools for NSC achievements

Recently, the Metro Metro Central Education...

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2021 Story Stars winner is announced!
2021 Story Stars winner is announced!

Xia du Toit of Mikro Primary School...

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First coding and robotics mini conference at Metro East
First coding and robotics mini conference at Metro East

The Metro East Education District...

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Unveiling of Dulcie September mural in Athlone
Unveiling of Dulcie September mural in Athlone

An iconic mural celebrating the life...

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A Marine Sciences curriculum for all!
A Marine Sciences curriculum for all!

The Marine Sciences Curriculum Course offered...

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All systems go for 2022 academic year
All systems go for 2022 academic year

Over a million learners were welcomed at schools...

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Western Cape Matric Class of 2021 delivers top class performance
Western Cape Matric Class of 2021 delivers top class performance

Two weeks later, and thousands of WCED...

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WCED partners with T4 for the Teacher Tech Summit 2022
WCED partners with T4 for the Teacher Tech Summit 2022

The Western Cape Education Department is...

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Deadline to enter World’s Best School competition fast approaching
Deadline to enter World’s Best School competition fast approaching

Schools only have until 01 March 2022...

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Matrics in Antarctica
Matrics in Antarctica

Congratulations to Anika Le Roux of Paarl...

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Five Marine Sciences school flags are travelling along with Antarctic Quest
Five Marine Sciences school flags are travelling along with Antarctic Quest

Flags with the logos of five schools...

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Competition brings captivating radio dramas to the classroom
Competition brings captivating radio dramas to the classroom

The Western Cape Education Department has...

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