The Western Cape education department (WCED) has launched this years’ story writing competition for local provincial schools. The Story Stars story writing competition is a yearly-run competition for learners in grade 4 across the province for all schools under the WCED jurisdiction. Entries to the competition are expected until on…
One of the biggest excuses high school students make is this: “I would start a business… but I don’t have money.” The truth? Most successful young entrepreneurs didn’t start with money. They started with skills, effort, and creativity. Many students underestimate what they can do. Ask yourself: These are not…
Who Am I? The Quest for Personal Discovery
The Western Cape department of education (WCED) opens the on-time school admissions application window period on 10 March. The department encourages parents and guardians and caregivers of learners in grades R, 1 and 8 to put in their 2027 applications from tomorrow. The on-time applications window will close on Tuesday,…
From left: Minister Maynier, Rozanne Gillion, Zaywin Gillion and Wayne Gillion
Arts and Your Future: Why Your Creativity Matters
Let’s be honest. Most high school students think about money in only three ways: Very few think about earning it strategically. If you want to build something bigger than your school years, your mindset about money must shift early. In high school, money usually goes to: Nothing wrong with enjoying…
The Labour court has dismissed Wesley Neumann’s application to return to his post as principal of Heathfield High School pending further court proceedings. The minister of education in the Western Cape (WCED), David Maynier, said he was happy that the labour court has put the best interests of the learners…
One of the biggest misunderstandings about entrepreneurship is this: If your idea changes, it means you failed. Not true. Sometimes, the most loving thing you can do for your dream…is adjust it. Your first idea is not your final destination. It’s a starting point. Many successful businesses began as: But…
Arts Is More Than Just Entertainment When people hear the word arts, they often think of singing, acting, dancing, painting, or poetry as something people do for fun. While arts does entertain and bring joy, it is much more than that. Arts can heal, teach, and bring communities together. It…