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All systems go for 2022 academic year

Over a million learners were welcomed at schools in the Western Cape on Wednesday 19 January for the start of the 2022 academic year.

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Western Cape Matric Class of 2021 delivers top class performance

Two weeks later, and thousands of WCED staff, candidates, teachers and principals are still smiling off the back of the release of the 2022...

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Matrics in Antarctica

Congratulations to Anika Le Roux of Paarl Girls’ High School who is one of five South African students to win an opportunity to travel to Antarctica for an educational adventure of a lifetime!

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WCED partners with T4 for the Teacher Tech Summit 2022

The Western Cape Education Department is partnering with T4 for the Teacher Tech Summit 2022. The online global event on 25 and 26 March...

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Five Marine Sciences school flags are travelling along with Antarctic Quest

Flags with the logos of five schools that offer Marine Science as a subject are currently on the Antarctic Quest 21 expedition. Antarctic...

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Deadline to enter World’s Best School competition fast approaching

Schools only have until 01 March 2022 to enter the World’s Best School Prizes competition. The competition is a great opportunity to...

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Excellence in Primary School Teaching

School: Van Reede Primary School, Oudtshoorn

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Kader Asmal Excellence Award

Mr Adams has been teaching Mathematics for 25 years, and is now the Head of Department for Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Sciences...

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Excellence in Grade R Teaching

Ms de Vries has been teaching for 19 years and is a very passionate teacher who goes above and beyond in her innovative approach to play...

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