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Minister Schäfer meets with Ayakha Melithafa

Recently, Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, met with Ayakha Melithafa following her return from the “Matrics in Antarctica...

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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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Wynberg schools say thank you to healthcare workers

The Wynberg Campus of Schools comprises Wynberg Girls’ Junior (WGJS), Wynberg Boys’ Junior (WBJS), Wynberg Girls’ High (WGHS) and Wynberg...

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South African Mathematics Foundation Annual Awards

Western Cape schools raked in the awards at the annual South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) Awards Function. The event honoured...

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Jeremy Dietsiso voted Kfm 94.5 Teacher of the Year

Jeremy Dietsiso, a Life Sciences teacher at Silversands High School in Kuils River, secured more than half of the votes in the Kfm 94.5 Teacher of the Year competition.

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Learners make a difference in the fight against gender-based violence

Beacon Hill High School learners made their voices heard during a workshop about the importance of acting against gender-based violence (GBV...

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Camps Bay learner wins second prize in Beeld Kreatiewe-Skryfkompetisie

The Grade 12 learner’s essay entitled, "My Liefde in Fokus" was awarded joint-second prize in the Afrikaans First Additional Language...

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Banze Iness – a dancer destined for the world stage!

She has taken the first steps to accomplish her dream of dancing on an international stage by entering a competition, “Dans in jou taal”, on...

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WCED makes school more accessible for children with disabilities

Carpe Diem School in George gave recognition to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) for helping learners to gain more independence...

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Apex High School named Super School by News24

Apex High School in Eerste River has not missed a single day of teaching since the announcement of the national state of disaster due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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