Schools in all education districts will be open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Schools in all education districts will be open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024.

This means that schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will also reopen on Wednesday.

The Western Cape Education Department will formally communicate the decision to schools shortly.

There may be schools that request closure due to severe infrastructure damage or inaccessibility. This will be considered by the Department on a case-by-case basis through the normal procedures for requesting school closure. Schools with the necessary permission to close will communicate directly with parents.

We have already received reports of damage at 144 schools, ranging from minor issues such as leaks and fallen trees, to serious damage like missing roof panels. Our contractors are assessing damages and have already started with repairs at some of the schools.

We thank all of our officials, principals, teachers and parents for their response to the stormy weather, and for the support they continue to provide to our learners in the Western Cape.