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Public input sought for proposed Somerset West school
Somerset West residents have until Friday 3 April, to submit comments on the proposed new high school planned for Steynsrust Road in Heldervue as part of the environmental approval process required before the 1 120-student facility can be built.
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Van proefonnie na hoof: Volsirkel by Hottentots-Holland
François Fouché keer terug na die skool waar hy 26 jaar gelede as proefonderwyser begin het – nou as hoof met groot drome vir die toekoms.
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Zooming in on school sports
NovaNews is launching The School Sports Zone on Thursday 19 February, a comprehensive platform dedicated to school sports across South Africa that goes beyond results to capture the culture, rivalries, and community passion, featuring The Rugby Factory podcast that tracks…
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Somerset West learner receives top award for life sciences
Emily Landman from Montgomery and Miller Academy in Somerset West received an award at the annual NSC Awards hosted by Western Cape premier Alan Winde on Thursday 29 January for achieving 100% in life sciences, placing her among the province’s…
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Ruling against bullying: Gordon’s Bay police spread hope at schools
Rulers became tools for change when Gordon’s Bay police used them to spread anti-bullying messages at two primary schools on Tuesday.
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Interhoër-atletiek 2026: ‘n Viering van skooltrots en sportmanskap
Interhoër-atletiek 2026, wat deur Hoërskool Strand aangebied is met deelname van Curro Hermanus, Parel Vallei en Meridian Pinehurst, was ‘n uitsonderlike dag van atletiekprestasie, skooltrots en sportmanskap wat met Parel Vallei as algehele wenner afgesluit het.
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First-day smiles at Somerset West Primary School
New Grade 1 learners started their “big school” journey at Somerset West Primary with excitement and family pride.
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School year of milestones begins
The Western Cape welcomed 1.2 million learners back for the 2026 academic year with significant infrastructure expansion including nine newly completed schools and ongoing construction projects to meet growing educational demand.
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Curro Somerset West marks a decade of success
Curro Somerset West celebrates its 10-year anniversary of serving the local community in 2026, having grown to offer comprehensive education from early childhood through Grade 12 with consistent IEB academic performance and values-based learning.
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High praise for SWPS class of 2025
Somerset West Private School achieved its 28th consecutive year of 100% IEB pass rate with 100% Bachelor qualification, while its innovative post-matric programme helped students dramatically improve results and access competitive university pathways.