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Save the date: Women’s Leadership Webinar

In recent years, the Western Cape Education Department hosted an annual female principals conference which honoured women in leadership positions at education institutions across the province during Women’s month.

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Growsmart Live on Air Championships underway!

The much loved Growsmart Competition is back and gaining momentum! Yes, this wonderful competition is underway which is now being held LIVE...

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CTLI helps teachers unlock their superpowers

The courses cover a wide range of topics including ICT skills and integration, curriculum programmes for foundation-, intermediate and...

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Die Bron Primary shares jars of hope

Die Bron Primary School in Stanford demonstrated the legacy of Nelson Mandela by supporting the less fortunate. Janine Pedro, a teacher at...

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Athlone learner wins provincial writing competition

Entrants could submit a short story, a poem, rhyme, a song or a video. Kim Thompson, a Grade 5 teacher at Bridgeville Primary School...

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Therapists provide a treasure trove of activities to help children thrive 

Therapists have been collaborating to provide parents and caregivers with fun, practical activities to do with children at home.

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Overberg schools take a stand against women and child abuse

Fourteen schools in the Overberg have embarked on a campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and children.

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WCED offers schools a subsidy to support water sustainability

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is engaging with public schools to achieve a water secure future and behaviour change that will...

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Alumni come to the rescue of Immaculata High School 

Former learners of Immaculata High School in Wynberg have responded to a call by the principal to assist the school during the Covid-19...

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