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Minister Maynier opens Educare Centre in Ysterplaat

On Saturday 3 September, Minister David Maynier officially opened the National War Memorial Health Foundation’s Ysterplaat Educare Centre.

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Celebrating International Literacy Day and National Book Week

International Literacy Day is celebrated around the world on 8 September, and we also celebrate National Book Week from 5 to 11 September...

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FP Reading Conference a great success!

The Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) Foundation Phase Curriculum team hosted its maiden Reading Conference on Saturday 13 August...

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Talented learners compete at School of Skills Hairdressing Showcase

17 Schools of Skills participated in the WCED’s annual Hairdressing Showcase, where learners taking hairdressing as a vocational subject...

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Advanced technology to assist learners with special educational needs

The Special School ICT Conference at Van Kervel School of Skills in George provided a new lens through which schools look at the resources available to assist and empower educators and learners.

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All systems go for the Class of 2022!

We are just over four weeks away from the 2022 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, and it’s all systems go across our province to make...

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Young scientists shine at regional expos

More than 500 budding scientists in the Western Cape displayed their science and innovation research projects at regional finals of the...

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Saving on electricity costs at schools

The WCED recently awarded GreenX Engineering the opportunity to pilot IoT energy management and lighting efficiency retrofits at 25 no-fee...

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Bookings open for the SAPA WC Conference

The much-anticipated SAPA Western Cape Conference titled: “Engineering Future Schooling”, takes place on the 23rd and 24th of September...

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Red card for Gender based violence

The programme included a 5-a-side soccer tournament followed by various sporting and recreation events and demonstrations by athletes and...

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