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Massive R1.2bn #BackOnTrack campaign launched to reverse learning losses

Today we launched the #BackOnTrack programme, which is a big, bold intervention to reverse Covid-19 learning losses in the Western Cape. The...

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Leadership Academy launched to develop school leadership talent

We are excited to announce the launch of the Western Cape Education Department’s Leadership Academy! The Leadership Academy is a unique new...

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Leadership Academy launched to develop school leadership talent

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We are excited to announce the launch of the Western Cape Education...

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British Council and WCED collaborate on Physical Education

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) and the British Council have collaborated to deliver world class coaching training for local...

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The Positive Behaviour Programme - creating a school culture of caring

The Positive Behaviour Programme of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has gained much prominence over the past decade as much as...

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The importance of education outside of four walls

Adventure journey give learners a chance to experience learning and growth from a different perspective. So said Paula Faria, a qualified...

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SAPA WC Conference registration opens

The South African Principal’s Association in the Western Cape will be hosting their annual Principals and Teachers conference on the 15th...

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Celebrating World Book Day 2023

In anticipation of World Book Day 2023, officials from the Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute (CTLI) and Education Library and Information Service (EDULIS) visited Rouxville Primary School in Kuils River on Friday, 21 April 2023, to hand over books to Foundation Phase learners.

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Campaign against GBV: Swartland launches new mural

Learners at Schoonspruit Secondary School doing Visual Arts and Design as subjects, under the guidance of their Arts teacher, Celeste...

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Boland athlete wins gold at national championships

Jordin Gabriels of Ruêns College in Bredasdorp finished the year unbeaten in the 800m and 1500m for boys under 13. The Boland Primary...

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