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News and Speeches for Ministry of Education

Minister Grant at the 21st Annual SAARMSTE Meeting

14 January 2013

Speech by Minister Grant at the 21st Annual Meeting of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE 2013). Read More

Awards for Outstanding Achievement by Learners and Schools in 2012

9 January 2013

Speech by the Minister of Education, Donald Grant. Read More

Universal Childrens Day: Protecting and Nurturing our Children to Realise their Full Potential

20 November 2012

Today is Universal Children’s Day - A day where across the world we honour children, and reflect on the progress that we have made in realising and promoting the rights of children. Read More

"Our Teachers – Our Inspiration"

9 November 2012

Speech delivered by Donald Grant, Provincial Minister of Education at the National Teaching Awards - Provincial Awards. Read More

The Premier’s Advancement of Youth Project

2 November 2012

Mr Jannie van der Westhuizen, Acting Director of the Department of the Premier,Ms Florence Rhoxo, District Director of the Eden and Karoo Education District,Ms Beverley Barry, CEO of Learning Cape Initiative,Western Cape Government officials,PAY... Read More

Minister Grant Speaks at Durbanville High School Prizegiving

10 October 2012

Dr Brand, District Director of Metro North,Mnr Germishuys,Dr Theron, Chairman of the Governing Body,Members of the Governing Body,Honoured guests,Staff,Parents and learners of Durbanville High School. Read More

Minister Grant Speaks at Innovation Africa Summit

6 October 2012

Fellow Ministers,Government representatives,Delegates, Honoured guests, Ladies and gentleman.Good Morning. Goeie môre. Molweni.I am delighted to be here today at the Innovation Africa Summit. Read More

Minister Grant's Address at De Villiers Graaff High School's 140th Anniversary

4 October 2012

Mr C Punt, Honourable Mayor, Theewaterskloof Municipality,Sir David Graaff and Lady Sally Graaff of De Grendel Estate, Cape Town,Ms Freislich, Principal of De Villiers Graaf HS, and principals of the neighbouring schools present here today, Read More

Official Opening of the Northpine Technical High School

14 September 2012

Thank you for the kind invitation to be with you on this important occasion.The last time I was here, in November last year, this was still a construction site, so I am delighted to see the completed version in all its glory! Read More

Education Budget Debate Vote NCOP

24 May 2012

Honourable Acting Chair,Honourable Ministers,Deputy Ministers and Members,Other public representatives,Officials,Guests,Thank you for the opportunity to present some comment on aspects of the 2012/2013 basic budget for education in the Western Cape. Read More

FET Achievers Awards Ceremony

16 April 2012

Super-Intendant General of the WCED, Penny Vinjevold,Chief Directors and officials of the WCED,CEOs and Deputy CEOs,Award winners and parents. Read More

Department of Education Budget Speech 2012

22 March 2012

Speaker, Honourable Premier, Fellow Members of Cabinet, Honourable Members of the Provincial Parliament, The Superintendent General of Education and all senior officials from the Western Cape Education Department, Invited guests from the education... Read More

Celebrating Our Province's Top Achievers in the 2011 Literacy and Numeracy Awards

15 February 2012

It is with great pleasure that I am here tonight to celebrate the achievements of schools that have produced excellent results and improvements in our Grade 3 and 6 literacy and numeracy assessments in 2011. Read More

NSC Awards for Outstanding Achievement by Learners and Schools in 2011

9 January 2012

Premier Helen Zille, All dignitaries welcomed by the Master of Ceremonies, Ladies and gentlemen, Read More

National Teaching Awards - Provincial Awards

27 October 2011

Distinguished Guests Awards Recipients Members of the Teaching Profession and the WCED Ladies and GentlemenIt is a great pleasure to be here today celebrating excellence in teaching. Read More

Western Cape Celebrates the Opening of its Eighth School in 2011

25 August 2011

Representatives from the Ackerman Foundation, District Director Eugene Daniels, Mrs Diamond - Principal of Westlake Primary, Members of the SGB, Educators, Learners, Parents,Thank you for the kind invitation to be with you on this important occasion. Read More

WCED Launches the Encyclopedia Britannica Education Pilot Programme

3 July 2011

Good morning to you all. I am delighted to be here today for the launch of the WCED/Encyclopedia Britannica online Education Pilot Programme. Read More

Western Cape Education Department: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 5)

29 March 2011

Western Cape Education Department: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 5) Read More

Provincial Literacy and Numeracy Awards

15 March 2011

It is with great pleasure that I am here tonight to celebrate the achievements of schools that have produced excellent results in our Grade 3 and 6 literacy and numeracy assessment tests in 2010. Read More

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