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“Maintaining it” is key for top achiever

Thandolewethu Klaas of Weston High School in Vredenburg had to overcome educational challenges since his first day at school. He had to...

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Safe Schools - Back to school drive

The Western Cape Education Department’s Safe Schools Programme organised a back to school drive to raise awareness of the importance of...

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Life Orientation Teacher Awards 2020

The 4th Annual Life Orientation (LO) Teacher Awards ceremony was held at the Century City Hotel and Conference Centre on Friday, 26 February...

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WCED pilots “three stream model” in schools

The Western Cape Education Department is piloting the “three stream model” in Grade 8 in 23 schools this year to meet the diverse needs of young people and promote the acquisition of skills and competencies for a changing world.

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Pinelands High School unveils new school crest

More than three years of work and consultation came to fruition with the unveiling of Pinelands High School’s new crest.

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Camps Bay High learner wins Squash Open

Lochlan Williamson, a Grade 12 learner at Camps Bay High School was crowned the U19 Champion of the Boland Squash Open this past weekend.

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Trevor Manuel Primary maps values for the year

After a delayed start to the academic year, the staff and curating team of Trevor Manuel Primary School (TMPS) firmly welcomed their charges...

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HS Principal receives her Doctorate

Wynberg Girls’ High School Principal, Dr Jennifer Wallace, was awarded her PhD by the University of Cape Town in December.

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Researchers turn the spotlight on electricity use at schools

A recent study of the energy usage of 16 schools in Stellenbosch has found that schools’ annual electricity costs can be significantly...

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Western Cape prepares for governing body elections

Schools and the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) are preparing for the biggest elections after the national, provincial and local government elections, namely governing body elections.

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