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T2P brings Growth Mindset within easy reach for parents

Children need nimble mindsets to deal with the challenges of a fast changing world and the Western Cape Education Department has made resources available to parents to help instill the belief in children that they can master new skills through hard work.

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Battle of the business brains in Overberg’s online weekly quiz

The top performers in Business Studies from schools across the Overberg Education District challenge each other weekly to determine which school has the brainiest business leaders.

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Knysna HS wins SACEE Online Public Speaking Competition

The South African Council of English Educators (SACEE) initiated an Online Public Speaking Competition, recognising SACEE’s ability to...

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Building resilient school communities

The Metro South Education District (MSED) celebrated women as part of Women's Month and invited three phenomenal women school leaders to share how they are building resilient school communities.

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WCED shares tips to make reading fun

It is National Book Week and the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has set out to show how much fun and rewarding reading can be.

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Westlake Primary Principal gives leadership perspective on managing Covid-19

Westlake Primary School Principal and 2019 National Teaching Award winner for Excellence in Primary School Leadership, Landeka Diamond, was...

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Class of 2020 urged to buckle down for the final stretch

Grade 12 learners have been assured of the Western Cape Education Department’s full support as they prepare for their final exams. The exams...

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Apex High School forges new path to online learning

Apex High School, a no-fee, dual-medium school in Eerste River that has partnered with Acorn Education, a non-profit organisation...

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Save the date: Women’s Leadership Webinar

In recent years, the Western Cape Education Department hosted an annual female principals conference which honoured women in leadership positions at education institutions across the province during Women’s month.

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Growsmart Live on Air Championships underway!

The much loved Growsmart Competition is back and gaining momentum! Yes, this wonderful competition is underway which is now being held LIVE...

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