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Irista Primary School garden produce a bountiful harvest

A gardening project at Irista Primary School in Kuils River is flourishing after less than four months. The school serves the areas of...

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Learners get hyped about Mathematics

Schools in the Western Cape celebrated International Maths Day, also known as Pi Day.

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National Learner Award

Name: Mr Alessio Marcus School: Beacon Hill High School, Beacon Hill, Mitchells Plain District: Metropole South Education District The...

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Matriculant credits strong support base for success in difficult times

The courageous teenager was diagnosed with a rare cancer when she was in Grade 8 at South Peninsula High School. She had to undergo surgery...

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“Maintaining it” is key for top achiever

Thandolewethu Klaas of Weston High School in Vredenburg had to overcome educational challenges since his first day at school. He had to...

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Consistent hard work pays off for WC top learner

Daniel van Nimwegen of Diocesan College knew he would do well in the 2020 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, but he did not expect to clinch the top spot in the province.

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Teamwork helps NSC candidate to overcome the odds

David Millar, Provincial Chief Executive Officer of Naptosa in the Western Cape, always wanted to be a Geography teacher and was in his...

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Westerford High ranked top school in the province

Westerford High School’s educational offering in and out of the classroom has positioned the 68-year old institution as one of the top...

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Minister Schäfer honours top WCED exam officials

The Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, presented special awards to three WCED officials who have ensured the smooth running...

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Camps Bay High learner wins Squash Open

Lochlan Williamson, a Grade 12 learner at Camps Bay High School was crowned the U19 Champion of the Boland Squash Open this past weekend.

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