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Districts honour schools for NSC achievements

Recently, the Metro Metro Central Education district (MCED) and the West Coast Education District hosted separate National Senior...

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First coding and robotics mini conference at Metro East

The Metro East Education District hosted a Mini Coding and Robotics Conference on Saturday, 19 February at the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute in Kuils River.

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Unveiling of Dulcie September mural in Athlone

An iconic mural celebrating the life of anti-apartheid activist, Dulcie September who was murdered in Paris in the late 80’s, was unveiled in a moving ceremony at the Athlone Civic Centre on Tuesday, 22 February 2022.

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A Marine Sciences curriculum for all!

Harriet Lakey, the Western Cape Education Department’s Provincial Programme Manager: Technology/Schools for the Blind/Hospital schools...

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Western Cape 2021 National Senior Certificate Awards

Good morning Premier Alan Winde, and Mrs Tracy Winde, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Daylin Mitchell, DG of the...

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Competition brings captivating radio dramas to the classroom

The Western Cape Education Department has collaborated with RSG and the US Woordfees to find radio dramas in Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa...

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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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