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Great Bosch Bake off 

As the Western Cape’s Covid-19 infection and death rates have climbed, there has been an increasing awareness of the enormous pressure and strain that this has placed on healthcare workers.

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Coding contest in a not-normal year

“It contributes to future-proofing South Africa. Building the data skills of today’s teens can help South Africa develop beyond the pandemic...

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Highlands Primary School combats Covid-19 with wellness programme

The wellness programme includes a ‘biggest loser” competition to inspire weight loss, healthy eating habits and exercise. At the end of the...

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Psycho-social support for teachers, learners and parents

We need to acknowledge the effect the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the lockdown period, has had on the emotional well- being of teachers...

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Back to School for Blouvlei Special Needs School

Principal Cordelia Romes said they remain committed to continue to do everything possible to keep learners safe during the Covid-19 pandemic...

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Train your child’s brain series

Therapists in the Overberg Education District have developed a series of newspaper articles and radio programmes to provide parents with information on how they can stimulate their child’s development during lockdown.

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The Class of KC – Bringing teaching into homes during Covid-19 lockdown

During May 2020, listeners to Radio KC in the Saron to Simondium catchment area (and those streaming from across the country and the world)...

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WCED hosts webinar on learning at home

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) hosted a webinar aimed at contributing to a process of strengthening the relationship between...

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Company sponsors face shields for learners with special needs

The Western Cape Education Department’s Directorate: Inclusive and Specialised Education Support was grateful to receive a generous donation...

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Team Read launch a virtual library

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has pulled out all the stops to find ways to keep storybooks within easy reach of young readers.

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