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WCED official represents SA in the Inaugural Over 60 Cricket World Cup

Ismail Teladia, Senior Curriculum Planner: Life Orientation and Life Skills (General Education and Training), has impressed with the ball in South Africa’s opening match against New-Zealand in the inaugural Over 60s Cricket World Cup in Queensland, Australia.

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WCED to host the 3rd Provincial Skills Competition

On Saturday, 17 September 2022 the WCED will be hosting the 3rd Skills Competition at Bellville Technical High School. The competition is...

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School gardening project in Atlantis officially opened

A school gardening project at four Atlantis primary schools was officially opened on Thursday, 8 September 2022.

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Congratulations to our provincial National Teaching Awards winners!

On Friday, 9 September, the provincial winners of the 2022 National Teaching Awards were announced. The 2022 provincial winners are...

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Jan Krielskool’s “Proudly Me” message to learners

Jan Kriel School is a special school that accommodates learners with barriers to learning from Grade R to Grade 12. The school’s vision is “We develop potential: Where learners with barriers to learning are empowered for the future.”.

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Minister Maynier opens Educare Centre in Ysterplaat

On Saturday 3 September, Minister David Maynier officially opened the National War Memorial Health Foundation’s Ysterplaat Educare Centre.

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Celebrating International Literacy Day and National Book Week

International Literacy Day is celebrated around the world on 8 September, and we also celebrate National Book Week from 5 to 11 September...

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FP Reading Conference a great success!

The Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) Foundation Phase Curriculum team hosted its maiden Reading Conference on Saturday 13 August...

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Talented learners compete at School of Skills Hairdressing Showcase

17 Schools of Skills participated in the WCED’s annual Hairdressing Showcase, where learners taking hairdressing as a vocational subject...

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Advanced technology to assist learners with special educational needs

The Special School ICT Conference at Van Kervel School of Skills in George provided a new lens through which schools look at the resources available to assist and empower educators and learners.

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