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Schools Democracy Campaign off to a good start

Grade 12 learners at Sarepta Secondary School were reminded of the important role young people play in a democracy by exercising their right...

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WCED therapists celebrate World Play Day

Therapists at the Western Cape Education Department joined in the fun of World Play Day, celebrated annually on 28 May. The theme for this...

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Leadership Academy launched to develop school leadership talent

On 9 May the Western Cape Education Department launched the Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is a unique new unit at the Cape...

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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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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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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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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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Learners stand up against cyberbullying and embrace mental health issues

About 500 learners from schools in the Metro East Education District attended an indaba on mental health issues and cyberbullying. The event...

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Durbanville HS learners crowned national netball champions

Durbanville High School’s netball team did the Western Cape proud by emerging as the national champions of the Mini Netball World Cup. The...

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