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Emergency feeding underway

Yesterday, thousands of learners arrived at their schools to receive a much needed meal. It is estimated that close to 100 000 learners were fed.

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Holiday packs keep academic boat afloat

Sunningdale Primary School pulled out all the stops to provide parents and learners with academic support during the lockdown.

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Essential Services at Head Office

While most people are working from home during lockdown, others still need to deliver essential services at Head Office. Critical staff have been identified to assist with salary and supplier payments.

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Teachers reach out to learners via WhatsApp

Evan Papier, a teacher at Groendal Secondary School in Franschhoek, created WhatsApp Groups for his Grade 12 learners.

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School reaches out to learners left vulnerable by COVID-19 pandemic

Shortly before schools closed last month, Camps Bay High School Principal, Dave de Korte, said: "We are above all else a caring, community...

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Non-digital learning

While the WCED and other Provincial Departments are promoting the use of digital resources through various online initiatives, we are also very aware that many of our learners do not have access to laptops, tablets or data.

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Eversdal PS to showcase self-funded project

On Friday, 13 March 2020, Eversdal Primary School will officially open their new building project.

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Recipe for success to ensure functional schools

The Western Cape Education Department has declared 2020 as “The Year of Functional Schools: Developing a Values-Driven Team”. In support of...

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Wendy Horn to lead Metro North Education District

The Western Cape Education Department has appointed award winning teacher and principal, Wendy Horn, as Director of the Metro North Education District.

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Donors join hands to fund new classrooms

Thursday 5 March 2020 marked a milestone for Nederburg Primary School in Lantana, Paarl. Global donors joined hands to fund brand new...

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