News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
MEC Grant Announces Appointment of New Western Cape Head of Education
29 September 2009I am pleased to announce that the Cabinet of the Western Cape has endorsed the recommendation by the Provincial Selection Panel concerning the appointment of a new Head of Education (HOD) - the most senior official in the Western Cape Education... Read More
Media Alert: MEC Grant to Attend Technology Educators Conference
24 September 2009On Monday, MEC for Education Donald Grant will be attending the Conference for Technology Educators and will be speaking on the importance of technology in our schools in enhancing quality teaching and learning. Venue: Herschel Girls Preparatory, 14... Read More
MEC Grant to Attend Provincial Awards Dinner and Ceremony of the National Teaching Awards
17 September 200943 teachers have been nominated for this year's provincial teacher of the year. Tomorrow evening, the winners of eight categories will be announced. Provincial winners will be eligible for the National Teaching Awards. Read More
MEC Grant to Attend the Launch of the Kellogg's Health of the Nation 50-Hour Sports Challenge
17 September 2009The fourth annual Kellogg's Health of the Nation 50-hour sports challenge kicks off in Cape Town tomorrow. The MEC, national sports stars and celebrities will be on hand to encourage South African children to participate in sports and promote... Read More
MEC Grant to Attend Launch of Caring Schools Network in the Western Cape
16 September 2009MEC Grant will be the keynote speaker at the launch of Caring Schools Network in the Western Cape. Where: Cape Diamond Hotel (Corner of Longmarket and Parliament Street) When: Thursday, 17 September 2009 Time: 17h30 - 19h00 Read More
Gangsterism has No Place in Our Schools
15 September 2009Residents of Bonteheuwel have to claim back this school," said MEC for Education in the Western Cape Donald Grant on Wednesday. Grant was commenting on the stabbing of two learners and the subsequent intrusion of gang members onto the school grounds... Read More
Mec Grant Condemns Yet Another School Stabbing
14 September 2009Minister for Education in the Western Cape, Donald Grant, has condemned the stabbing of two learners at Arcadia Secondary in Bonteheuwel on Tuesday. Read More
Western Cape Education Department Invests R156-Million in School Libraries
1 September 2009The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is investing R156-million over five years to expand access to school libraries in the province. Read More
MEC Grant Attends the Launch of the Write Round SA Expedition
31 August 2009This morning, MEC for Education in the Western Cape Donald Grant attended the launch of the Write Round SA Expedition at Heinz Park Primary School in Phillipi. The Write round SA expedition focuses on the distribution of writing materials and lap... Read More
MEC Grant Extends his Best Wishes to Team Zeallous
31 August 2009The Ministry for Education in the Western Cape would like to extend its full support to the members of Team Zeallous from Stellenbosch High School who will be competing in the 2009 Formula One in Schools World Championships in England on the 15th of... Read More
Western Cape Education Department Explores E-Learning Options
17 August 2009In reply to questions in the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday, MEC for Education Donald Grant said that the Department was currently testing a range of technology options with the view to improving the quality of teaching in the classroom. Read More
MEC Grant Concludes Teacher Post-Allocation Consultations
11 August 2009Following two separate discussions (6th and 12th of August 2009) with school governing body associations and teacher unions, the Minister for Education in the Western Cape, Donald Grant, has now concluded the post-allocation consultations. Read More
MEC's Explore a Co-ordinated Response to School Safety
21 July 2009We need pro-active action from all stakeholders if we are to keep our schools safe, said MEC for Education Donald Grant. Read More
Media Alert: News from Khanya: Western Cape Education Department
21 August 2008Dear Members of the Press Read More
Khanya Launches First Solar Powered Computer Laboratory
7 August 2008Yousuf Gabru, MEC for Education in the Western Cape, opened the first solar-powered school computer laboratory in the province today (Friday, 8 August 2008). Read More
Media Alert: Khanya Makes History
4 August 2008You are cordially invited to the opening of the first solar powered computer laboratory in the Western Cape. Date: 8th August 2008 Time: 11h00 Venue: Bernadino Heights Secondary School (directions attached) Read More
Education and Skills Key to Empowering Youth for Poverty Eradication - MEC Dugmore
23 June 2008Education and skills key to youth empowerment for poverty eradication - Address by Western Cape Education MEC Dugmore Read More
Education Department Launches New Era in Education Support - MEC Dugmore
22 June 2008Districts will support Further Education and Training (FET) on a district level. The special focus on GET by circuits reflects the importance given to primary schooling as the bedrock for further and higher education. Read More
Western Cape Education Department Awards Achievers in Literacy and Numeracy
21 May 2008The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will present 60 School Awards for Meritorious Achievement in Literacy and Numeracy at a gala function in Pinelands tonight (Thursday 22 May, 19h00). Read More
More than 46 000 Rural Learners Transported Daily through Learner Transport Scheme
12 May 2008The Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) Learner Transport Scheme benefits almost 46,000 rural learners on a daily basis at a staggering cost of R87 million per year, but will continue to expand to include grade R learners from next year,... Read More
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