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Schools take part in Mini Netball World Cup

Excitement is mounting for the Netball World Cup in Cape Town later this year and school teams are getting into the spirit by taking part in Mini Netball World Cup events across the province.

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National School Nutrition Programme garden competition

Western Cape schools with flourishing gardens recently reaped the fruits of their labour in the form of awards.

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Athwood Attains an Annual Anthem Award from America!

Athwood Primary School in Hanover Park, in collaboration with USA based organisation the David Z Foundation, recently succeeded in producing...

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Pinelands learners to take part in International Festival of Engineering Science and Technology

Joseph Gibbon and Matthew Redfern, Grade 12 learners at Pinelands High School, earned gold medals at the prestigious International Festival...

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Twins excited to receive assistive devices

Twin sisters diagnosed with Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy, a genetic disorder that affects vision, were recipients of portable electronic...

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Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired officially opens Radio Academy

Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired in Worcester officially opened their radio academy at the end of February 2023. The Quinten Pendle...

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Positive Behaviour Intervention and Resource Centre breaking ground

The Positive Behaviour Intervention and Resource Centre in Wynberg is the first special school of its kind in South Africa. The Western Cape...

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Learners excel against the odds

Western Cape Education Minister, David Maynier, recognised two learners who exemplified exceptional courage and determination in achieving their success.

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Outeniqua learner showcases research at Taiwan international science fair

Jaco Jacobs, a Grade 12 learner at Outeniqua High School in George presented his science project at the 2023 Taiwan International Science...

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Sustainathon Schools Challenge seeks solutions for real-world problems

The 2023 Sustainathon Schools Challenge promises increased participation across South Africa following the successful launch in Cape Town...

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