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Massive R1.2bn #BackOnTrack campaign launched to reverse learning losses

Today we launched the #BackOnTrack programme, which is a big, bold intervention to reverse Covid-19 learning losses in the Western Cape. The...

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Leadership Academy launched to develop school leadership talent

We are excited to announce the launch of the Western Cape Education Department’s Leadership Academy! The Leadership Academy is a unique new...

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Premier Winde and Minister Maynier visit Struisbaai PS skills facility

This week as part of the Western Cape Government Bicycle Handover Tour, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Education, David...

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165 993 applications for the 2024 school year received to date

Today I visited support teams at our Head Office and the Department of the Premier, to express my thanks for the many hours of hard work...

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Celebrating World Book Day 2023

UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on the 23rd of April each year to recognise the importance of books and authors, and to...

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Don’t wait! Late applications can be made up until 25 May 2023

The month-long window in which parents could apply for place for their children in a Western Cape school in 2024 closed at 23:59 on Friday...

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Don’t wait! Two weeks left in the 2024 admissions applications window

As of 2pm on 30 March 2023, we had received applications for 90 305 learners for the 2024 school year. With parents applying for more than...

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Education – A budget to get the job done

Introduction We will spend a massive R29.55 billion on education this year in the Western Cape. Which is an increase of R1.38 billion...

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Six schools have won R25 000 each in the ‘Letter to my library’ competition!

We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2022 school library competition: “Letter to my Library”! The competition was held in...

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School admissions and infrastructure update

As of 17h30 on Thursday, 16 March 2023, we have received applications for 40 694 learners for the 2024 school year. With parents applying...

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