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Kenwyn Primary still going strong after 100 years

Kenwyn Primary school has big plans for 2020 – the school’s centenary.

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Introducing Story Stars!

The Western Cape Education Department has launched an essay competition for Grade 4 learners.

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Twins support each other through personal tragedy to achieve success

Attendees at this year’s Matric Awards ceremony had tears in their eyes when they heard about the challenging circumstances some candidates faced while at school.

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Bishop Lavis school mobilises community around values

Bergville Primary School in Bishop Lavis has launched an awareness campaign to engage the community around values.

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My Future 4.0 is coming to Cape Town!

A digital skills and careers summit focusing on skills required within the 4th industrial revolution will be taking place in Cape Town in...

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Western Cape’s top ten blood donor schools for 2019

Spine Road High in Mitchell’s Plain did it again!

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The end of a remarkable year!

Brian Schreuder, Head of Department, sent the following message to principals, teachers and administrative staff this week, celebrating the end of 2019: The “Year of the Learner.”

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Safe Schools Holiday Programme

Learners can look forward to activities like snorkling, beach cleanups, yoga, arts and crafts, as well as indigenous games as part of holiday activities organised by the Safe Schools division of the Western Cape Education Department.

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Provincial Principals Forum ends their term on a high note

The two-year term of the Provincial Principals Forum (PFF) came to an end in November 2019 and new members are due to be elected in January 2020.

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District joins fight against women Gender-based violence

Metro North Education District launched its 16 days of activism against Gender-based violence programme on 2 December 2019. The campaign was...

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