School closure notice due to severe weather
NOTICE: Storm update
Issued: 4 June 2026
Schools in all districts will be open on Friday, 5 June 2026.
Any individual schools that need to close due to blocked access roads will communicate directly with parents.
List of Schools in ECK district
Media release: Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, and Thursday, 4 June 2026
Letter to Principals: School closures scheduled for 03 June 2026 and 04 June 2026
Please trust only direct school communication on any approved closures.
ONLY TRUST OFFICIAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION There are false messages circulating claiming that schools are closed in the coming days. We appeal to parents, learners and school communities not to share unverified information. Please rely only on official and verifiable sources, including the WCED website, official WCED social media platforms, and direct communication from your school. If a school has been approved to close due to specific circumstances, the school will communicate this directly to parents and guardians. |