News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
Media Alert: Launching the 'Own Your Future' Campaign for Grade 12 Learners
8 April 2010On Monday, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be launching the "Own YOUR future campaign" at Manyano High School in Khayelitsha. Read More
Minister Grant Condemns Senseless Killing of Learner
8 April 2010I am deeply saddened by the senseless death of Adenaan Hendricks. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends in this very difficult time. Read More
Autumn School Aimed at Increasing the Grade 12 Pass Rate in Khayelitsha
6 April 2010This morning, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant visited Chris Hani Secondary school in Khayelitsha to thank and give encouragement to the hundreds of Grade twelve (12) learners that are participating in a holiday tuition programme. Read More
Media Alert: Minister to Visit Grade 12 Learners Participating in an Autumn School Programme
5 April 2010Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be visiting Chris Hani Secondary to thank educators and learners for giving up their school holidays to participate in a Grade 12 Autumn School Programme, and to encourage the Grade 12's to... Read More
Teachers Committed to Improve Literacy and Numeracy Skills
29 March 2010Ensuring that all our learners are able to read, write and calculate at the appropriate level is a key priority for this administration, and we are determined, as outlined in our strategic plan, to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes, especially... Read More
Tygerberg Hospital Extends Measles Isolation Ward as Numbers Climb
28 March 2010With the measles death rate in the Province having risen to thirteen (13) in total, nurses and health care workers at health facilities throughout the Western Cape are gearing towards the mass immunisation campaign, scheduled to commence in April... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Grant to Attend Chrysalis Academy Graduation
25 March 2010Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be attending the Chrysalis 09 Delta Graduation. 117 male students will graduate after three months of residential life skills training.Where: Chrysalis House - map attached Read More
Media Alert: Grade 6 Literacy and Numeracy Awards Ceremony
23 March 2010Tonight, the Western Cape Education Department will be announcing the provincial school awards for achievement in Grade 6 literacy and numeracy. Read More
Media Alert: Minister to Congratulate Grade 6 Literacy and Numeracy Award Winning Schools
18 March 2010On Tuesday, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be visiting Rustenberg Girls' Junior and Yomelela Primary School to congratulate them for their excellent and improved performance in the 2009 Grade 6 Literacy and Numeracy Assessment... Read More
Minister Deeply Saddened and Angered by Murder of Learner
17 March 2010I am deeply saddened and angered by the senseless death of a Grade 10 learner from Masibambisane Secondary in Delft yesterday afternoon. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Grant to Visit Masibambisane Secondary
17 March 2010This afternoon, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be visiting Masibambisane Secondary in Delft to express his condolences after the fatal stabbing of a learner yesterday. He will also be reviewing the security measures at the school. Read More
Making Schools Safe and Drug-Free Zones
15 March 2010In line with this administration's tough stance against violence in our schools, Western Cape Minister for Education Donald Grant today visited Glendale Secondary in Mitchell's Plain to conduct an inspection of the use of hand held metal detectors... Read More
Media Alert: Inspection of Usage of Hand Held Metal Detectors at Schools
15 March 2010In line with this administration's tough stance against violence in our schools, Western Cape Minister for Education Donald Grant will be visiting Glendale Secondary in Mitchell's Plain, to conduct an inspection of the use of hand held metal... Read More
Minister Visits Usasazo Secondary and Zola Business Secondary School
14 March 2010This morning, Western Cape Minister for Education (WCED), Donald Grant visited Usasazo Secondary and Zola Business Secondary in Khayelitsha to discuss their Grade 12 strategy for the 2010 National Senior Certificate Examinations. Read More
Dealing with School Latecomers
10 March 2010This morning, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant visited Maitland High School in support of their principal, Mr Kenny, and his methods to deter late comers. Read More
Situation at Uxolo High School has Stabilised
8 March 2010"I am pleased to announce that the situation at Uxolo High School in Khayelitsha has stabilised," said Minister Donald Grant on Monday. Read More
Drowning of Grade 7 Fish Hoek Learner at School Camp
4 March 2010"I am deeply saddened by the death of a Grade 7 learner from Fish Hoek Primary School," said Western Cape Minister for Education Donald Grant."This tragedy has come as a great shock. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this very... Read More
Media Alert: Reading Conference Aimed at Improving Quality of Learning and Teaching
2 March 2010Tomorrow, Minister Donald Grant will be visiting the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute (CTLI) where the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is currently hosting a two day reading conference for teachers during the school holidays. Read More
Media Alert: Awards for Outstanding Achievement of Adult Learning Centres and Learners 2009
1 March 2010Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister, Donald Grant, will be attending the awards ceremony for the outstanding achievement of adult learning centres and learners in the 2009 Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) level four (4) examinations. Read More
New School Building Programme Announced
24 February 2010Addressing the backlogs in infrastructure is a top priority for the Education administration. It has become widely apparent that there is an urgent need to review our approach to infrastructure development in the Western Cape Education Department (... Read More
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