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Learners get hyped about Mathematics

Schools in the Western Cape celebrated International Maths Day, also known as Pi Day.

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Philadelphia learner wins Story Stars competition!

Would it not be every Grade 4 learner’s dream to write, narrate and star in an animated film?

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Garden’s Commercial HS launches “The Task Force”

The Task Force, established in 2021, has been created to effectively carry out tasks and solve problems which the school and school...

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Schools receive treasure box of educational activities

Learners at Teslaarsdal Primary School in Theewaterskloof were the lucky recipients of Treasure Box activity packs sponsored by The Learning...

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National Learner Award

Name: Mr Alessio Marcus School: Beacon Hill High School, Beacon Hill, Mitchells Plain District: Metropole South Education District The...

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Matriculant credits strong support base for success in difficult times

The courageous teenager was diagnosed with a rare cancer when she was in Grade 8 at South Peninsula High School. She had to undergo surgery...

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Westerford High ranked top school in the province

Westerford High School’s educational offering in and out of the classroom has positioned the 68-year old institution as one of the top...

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Minister Schäfer honours top WCED exam officials

The Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, presented special awards to three WCED officials who have ensured the smooth running...

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Teamwork helps NSC candidate to overcome the odds

David Millar, Provincial Chief Executive Officer of Naptosa in the Western Cape, always wanted to be a Geography teacher and was in his...

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Consistent hard work pays off for WC top learner

Daniel van Nimwegen of Diocesan College knew he would do well in the 2020 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, but he did not expect to clinch the top spot in the province.

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