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Senior delegation visits Winter School Programme

A delegation from the Department of Basic Education and the WCED visited the Metro North Education District’s Virtual Winter School on 12 July 2021.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Silverlea Primary STREAM laboratory launch

Learners and staff at Silverlea Primary School in Athlone are ready and excited to take on the new 4th Industrial Revolution (4iR) following...

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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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