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ELRC Teacher Colour Run

The Western Cape has been selected as the first province to host the National Education Labour Relations Chamber (ELRC) Council’s annual colour run for teachers.

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Prince George Primary School Sanitary drive initiative

Learners at Prince George Primary School in Lavender Hill received a visit from their own Fairy Godmother. Joellen Jacobs worked as a...

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Growsmart competition winners announced

On Saturday, 9 September 2023, finalists of the 2023 Growsmart competition gathered at a prizegiving ceremony in the Waterfront hosted by the Growsmart competition sponsors, Growthpoint properties.

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Bernadino Heights wins Artscape and Suidoosterfees HS Drama Festival

The High School Drama Festival, presented in August every year at Cape Town’s Artscape, concluded with nine schools reaching the finals from...

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Provincial Moot Court Competition

Teams from ten schools battled it out for a top four finish in the Provincial MOOT Court Competition at the Paarl Magistrate Court on Saturday, 26 August 2023.

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Western Cape schools shine in national Choral Eisteddfod

Western Cape school choirs participated in the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE), the biggest schools’ choral music...

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Sunningdale Primary School’s principal wins national award

During the triennial National Congress of the SAOU on 22 and 23 June 2023, the South African Teachers’ Union honoured schools and members for their exceptional contribution to education in various fields.

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Safe Schools Holiday Programme

Learners across the province attended holiday programmes organised by Safe Schools during the winter break.

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Over 23 000 learners attend Back on Track holiday classes

A total of 23 447 learners in Grade 7, 8, 10 and 12 attended #BackOnTrack and matric support classes over the holiday period in the Western...

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Klapmuts High School’s new emblem

Klapmuts High School opened its doors in January this year and learners were asked to design an emblem for the institution. The school’s...

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