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SA young scientists awarded at International science competition

A group of exceptional young scientists from South Africa were awarded after successfully showcasing their scientific research at the Grand...

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Principal, teacher win big at Service Excellence Awards

Clive Arries, Principal of West End Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain, and Phumla Yabo, a teacher at Nduli Primary School in Ceres, were...

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The Western Cape is getting #BackonTrack!

The Western Cape Education Department has launched a massive R1.2 billion #BackOnTrack programme to reverse learning losses caused by Covid...

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WCED collaborates with KKNK and Suidoosterfees

Anina Lundie, Senior Curriculum Planner in the Arts at the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), was presented with a ‘Boom van Hoop’...

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Touring Struisbaai PS’s skills facility

In May, as part of the Western Cape Government Bicycle Handover Tour, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Education, David Maynier, were given a tour of Struisbaai Primary School’s skills facility.

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Don’t Wait! Confirm your choice of school today

On Monday, 29 May 2023, parents who applied during the on-time admissions period (13 March 2023 – 14 April 2023) will be able to view the...

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Don’t wait! Check your 2024 admissions system login details today

We are making a public appeal to parents who have applied for the 2024 school year to please ensure that their login details are correct...

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Don’t wait! Late applications for the 2024 school year close on 25 May 2023

Late online applications for admission to a Western Cape school for the 2024 school year close at 23:59 on 25 May 2023, and we urge all...

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Promoting Positive Behaviour in our schools!

The Western Cape Education Department hosted the annual Positive Behaviour Day on 17 May 2023, at the Positive Behaviour Intervention and...

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Nearly 20 000 learners attend first #BackOnTrack classes

We have launched a massive R1.2 billion #BackOnTrack programme to reverse learning losses caused by Covid-19, to improve learning outcomes...

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