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Metro East Principals Conference

Principals in the Metro East Education District were inspired to lead their schools with courage and create a culture of excellence by...

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Westlake community to benefit from new sports field

The sports field is seen as an investment in the community which had no sports facilities. Westlake Principal Tracey Petersen-Brown said the...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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