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Schools encouraged to unite against GBV on 1 August

The Western Cape Government is calling on communities and schools across the province to form a human chain at noon on 1 August 2022 to demonstrate against Gender Based Violence (GBV).

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Heatherlands High School learners excel at water conservation

Two Grade 10 learners from Heatherlands High School in George, Unam Halam and Faith Claasen, will be participating in the Stockholm Junior...

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A.F. Louw Primary School receives a facelift

Stellenbosch University’s Facilities Management team adopted A.F. Louw Primary School as the beneficiary of their Mandela Day project.

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Eskom Expo in the Western Cape to host regional expos

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in the Western Cape will host a number of regional science fairs around the province to showcase the scientific brilliance of the province’s promising young scientists.

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Learners combine maths and art in coffee table book

A selection of artworks submitted by learners to the annual MathArt competition is now available in a unique coffee table book, MathArt Expressions by South African Youth.

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Holvlei Primary School opens new Grade R classroom

A new Grade R classroom at Holvlei Primary School outside Hopefield will be used as an example of good practice in the West Coast Education...

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SA young scientists awarded at Hong Kong high-tech science fair

Jaco Jacobs, a Grade 12-learner at Outeniqua High School, captivated judges with his research at the 2022 Global Youth Science and...

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Oakley House School visits Education Museum in Wynberg

Grade 4 learners at Oakley House School enjoyed an outing to the Centre for Conservation Education where they learnt what it was like to be part of a Victorian classroom set in 1900.

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Fairmount Principal honoured for his values and courage

MOT South Africa, a life-skills programme for young people, presented the “Are Hovstad Award” to Terence Klassen, the Principal of Fairmount Secondary School in Grassy Park.

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Listening and learning programme in full swing

Minister Maynier’s first visit was to Emkhondweni Educare Centre to learn more about the Early Childhood Development sector and to engage...

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