News and Speeches for Western Cape Education Department
MEC Seeks Urgent Interdict to Prevent Further Destruction of School Property
13 April 2010Given that the situation at Naphakade Secondary school remains volatile, I have requested that the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) seeks an urgent interdict to limit access onto the premises of both Naphakade Secondary and Naphakade Primary... Read More
Condemning Violent Disruption of School
13 April 2010Minister Grant has today condemned in the strongest possible terms the violent disruption of schooling at Naphakade Secondary in Malmesbury. "Violence of any kind simply cannot be tolerated at our schools and will be clamped down as hard as... Read More
Schools Re-open Successfully for the Second Term
12 April 2010"We are pleased with the successful reopening of schools for the start of the second term of the 2010 school year," said Minister Donald Grant on Tuesday. Read More
Launching the 'Own Your Future' Campaign
11 April 2010This morning, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant launched the 'Own YOUR future" campaign at Manyano High School in Khayelitsha. Read More
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
Grade 6 Literacy and Numeracy Awards Ceremony
24 March 2010Good evening to you all.It is with great pleasure that I am here tonight to celebrate the achievements of schools that have produced excellent results in our Grade 6 literacy and numeracy assessment tests. Read More
Budget Speech 2010/2011: Western Cape Education Department
23 March 2010Budget speech 2010/2011: Western Cape Education Department 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
Pages
|
We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
||||
 |
Western Cape Government © 2023. All rights reserved.
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. |
 |
