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Minibus taxi strike keeps over 287 000 children home from school

As a result of the SANTACO Western Cape minibus taxi strike, 287 420 learners have not been able to access their constitutional right to...

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Western Cape schools shine in national Choral Eisteddfod

Western Cape school choirs participated in the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE), the biggest schools’ choral music...

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Sunningdale Primary School’s principal wins national award

During the triennial National Congress of the SAOU on 22 and 23 June 2023, the South African Teachers’ Union honoured schools and members for their exceptional contribution to education in various fields.

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Safe Schools Holiday Programme

Learners across the province attended holiday programmes organised by Safe Schools during the winter break.

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Over 23 000 learners attend Back on Track holiday classes

A total of 23 447 learners in Grade 7, 8, 10 and 12 attended #BackOnTrack and matric support classes over the holiday period in the Western...

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Klapmuts High School’s new emblem

Klapmuts High School opened its doors in January this year and learners were asked to design an emblem for the institution. The school’s...

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Athletes deliver blazing performance at National Winter Games

A contingent of 299 athletes from the Western Cape took part in the National School Sport Winter Games Championship in Benoni, Gauteng...

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Criminals continue to target Western Cape schools

Despite the Western Cape Government subsidising holiday security at 436 schools over the June/July holidays, our schools have unfortunately...

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Getting Grade 10 Mathematics #BackOnTrack

This morning I visited some of the 440 Grade 10 learners from the Metro South Education District who are attending #BackOnTrack Mathematics...

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#BackOnTrack: Over 23 000 learners attend holiday classes

A total of 23 447 learners in Grade 7, 8, 10 and 12 attended #BackOnTrack and matric support classes over the holiday period in the Western...

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