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RGJ anti-bullying campaign

Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School invited Lilah Davies, an anti-bullying activist, to address their Grade 4 to 7 learners about bullying.

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WCED staff awarded for service excellence

Three Western Cape schools can lay claim to award winners in the 2020 annual Western Cape Government Service Excellence Awards while the Metro East Education District and Head Office can also bask in the glory of their star performers.

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Wysersdrift PS: integrating technology in teaching

Petersen sets an example to teachers at the school by integrating ICT into lessons. Recently, she presented a Natural Sciences and...

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Western Cape learners excel in Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad

Alex Sinclair-Smith, a Grade 11 learner at Westerford High School, delivered a stellar performance in the 28th Pan-African Mathematical...

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Sharkies take a stand against bullying

Learner leaders at Gansbaai Academia made a short video to honour Lufuno Mavhunga and call for an end to bullying.

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WCED prepares learners for careers in agriculture

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is expanding access to agricultural subjects as part of its focus on STEAMAC (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Agriculture and Coding).

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Compelling read on productive learning spaces in schools

Dr Johann Burger, a Deputy Chief Education Specialist and Transform to Perform (T2P) Lead Champion in the Cape Winelands Education District, along with Professor Aslam Fataar of Stellenbosch University, recently launched what has been described as an essential read for existing and aspiring school leaders.

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WCED call to action in support of vaccine roll-out

Phase 2 of South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout kicked off this week and while it is aimed at people who are 60 years and older...

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Knysna chess champions crowned

The three-day tournament ended on a high note with participants representing their schools with energy and passion through the game of chess...

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Western Cape young scientist represents SA in US science fair

Alexander van der Merwe, a Grade 10 learner at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch, has been selected to represent South Africa at the world’s largest science competition.

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