News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
WCED Arranges Revision Sessions for NSC Supplementary Examinaions
2 February 2010"We are pleased that a total of 7 116 candidates registered for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) supplementary examinations in February and March," said Minister for Education Donald Grant on Wednesday. Read More
Minister Grant Reveals Strategy to Increase the Grade 12 Pass Rate
1 February 2010The 2009 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results clearly indicate that our education system needs focused attention and direction. Read More
Minister Condemns Disruption at Ludwe Ngamlana Primary School
31 January 2010Minister Grant has today condemned in the strongest possible terms the disruption of learning at Ludwe Ngamlana Primary School in Khayelitsha.Reports indicate that two individuals, claiming to be parents of learners, locked the access gates to the... Read More
Media Alert: MEC Grant to Present Plan to Improve Grade 12 Pass Rate
31 January 2010Minister for Education in the Western Cape Donald Grant and Head of Education, Penny Vinjevold, will tomorrow present detailed plans that are aimed at attaining an 80% pass rate in the NSC examinations in 2010. Read More
Media Alert: Leeuwenhof Award Function - 25 January 2010
18 January 2010This administration is determined to acknowledge achievement of all learners in the province who have done exceptionally well in the recent 2009 National Senior Certificate Examinations. Read More
Minister Grant to Assess School Readiness
12 January 2010Minister Donald Grant will be visiting six schools tomorrow around the Cape Town metropole to assess school readiness and wish learners and educators well for the 2010 academic year. Read More
Western Cape Schools Ready for 2010
12 January 2010"We are prepared and equipped to start the new school year," said Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant on Wednesday. Read More
Award Function Leeuwenhof 25 January 2010
11 January 2010This administration is determined to acknowledge achievement of all learners in the province who have done exceptionally well in the recent 2009 National Senior Certificate Examinations. Read More
Reports Reveal a Drop in Vandalism Incidents at Schools
10 January 2010"I am pleased to report that the number of reported vandalism incidents to date, has decreased from last year," said Minister Donald Grant on Monday. Read More
Minister Grant Assesses Wind Damage at School
13 December 2009This morning, Minister for Education in the Western Cape Donald Grant visited Vista High School in the Bo-Kaap to assess the damage caused by gale force winds over the weekend. "A section of Vista High School was badly affected yesterday morning,"... Read More
MEC Grant Urges Parents and Community to Look out for Our Children's Safety
9 December 2009"Today marks the end of the 16 days of activism campaign for No Violence against Women and Children, but it also marks the first day of a very vulnerable time for our learners - the summer school holidays," said Minister for Education Donald Grant... Read More
Minister Donald Grant visits Matric Marking Centre
9 December 2009"I am pleased to be informed that the marking of the 2009 National Senior Certificate examinations is successfully underway," said Minister for Education in the Western Cape Donald Grant. Grant was visiting the province's main examination marking... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Grant to visit Matric Exams Marking Centre
8 December 2009Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant and Head of Department Penny Vinjevold will be visiting the matric exams marking centre on Thursday, 10 December 2009. Read More
Statement by Minister Donald Grant on the Preparations for 2010 Academic Year
7 December 2009In order to improve education outcomes in the province, as made clear in our strategic plan, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has prepared a package of documents designed to prepare teachers, principals and parents well in advance about... Read More
Minister Grant and Penny Vinjevold HOD to brief Media on Preparations for 2010 Academic Year
7 December 2009On Tuesday, Minister for Education Donald Grant and Head of Department (HOD) Penny Vinjevold, will be briefing media on preparations that have been concluded for the 2010 academic year. Read More
Minister Grant Announces Decision on the Future of Langunya Finishing School
6 December 2009After careful consideration and deliberation, I have come to my final decision on the future of Lagunya Finishing School. This decision, I believe, will be in the best interests of the students at Lagunya. Read More
Media Alert: Time Adjustment and Additional Press Conference
3 December 2009Press conference 1 Minister Grant to announce decision on the future of Lagunya Finishing SchoolOn Monday, 7 December 2009, Minister for Education in the Western Cape Donald Grant will announce the future of Lagunya Finishing School. Read More
Media Alert: MEC Grant to Announce Decision on the Future of Lagunya Finishing School
2 December 2009On Monday, 7 December 2009, Minister for Education in the Western Cape Donald Grant will announce the future of Lagunya Finishing School. Venue: Minister's Boardroom. 23rd floor Sanlam Building, Golden AcreTime: 11:00 Read More
MEC Reflects on the Tragic Death of Seven Learners Last Week
25 November 2009This morning, MEC Donald Grant attended the memorial service of Darren Hoffman and Roqeeb Isaacs at Oude Molen High School in Pinelands. "Last week will always be remembered as a week of tragedy and sadness," said MEC Donald Grant after the ceremony... Read More
Western Cape Provincial Government Releases Strategic Plan for Education
23 November 2009The Western Cape government is committed to improving the life chances of all learners in the province through the provision of quality education. To this end, this administration will focus on three critical areas: Read More
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