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Schools
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Can’t count maths whizz out
Somerset College maths extraordinaire Olivia Castleden will fly the flag at the prestigious Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad which takes place in Botswana this month.
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Gold and glory for local cycling star
The 17-year-old’s exceptional performance at the competition also saw her shatter both the South African and African records in the individual pursuit event, solidifying her status as a rising star in the world of track cycling.
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Strand Sekondêr verloor net-net
Strand Sekondêr se heelagter, Jerwin Stephanus, in aksie tydens ‘n spannende Westelike Provinsie-rugbywedstryd verlede Saterdag waar die Helderberg-span, ten spyte van hul goeie veggees, vasgeval het.
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Warrior Weekend skenk geld aan HS Grabouw
Die skilderagtiges roetes in en om Grabouw het lewe gekry toe families, fietsryers en buitelugliefhebbers op Saterdag 12 en Sondag 13 April vir die Weekend Warrior: Grabouw, ‘n twee-dagse viering van bergfietsry, padwedlope en gemeenskapsgees, byeengekom het.
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PV kroon skoonhede
Die Hoërskool Parel Vallei het Dinsdag 22 April sy 2025- Mnr. en Mej. Parel Vallei-kompetisie gehou en Phoebe Cloete (regs) en Ruhan Douglas is as die wenners gekroon.
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Manah Private Academy reopens its doors at Christ Church S-West
In a remarkable turn of events Manah Private Academy has reopened its doors after facing closure as a result of the loss of its premises earlier this year.
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Young writers competition hosted at city libraries
The City of Cape Town’s libraries are once again hosting a writing competition for children aged between nine and 13, with the winners being announced at the Open Book Festival in September.
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Young trio learns more on cheetahs
Two passionate Grade 4 learners of Newberry House Montessori School, Niquita Els and Ivy Prinsloo, along with Ivy’s little sister Lia, embarked on an inspiring school project focused on cheetahs, culminating in an educational visit to Cheetah Outreach in Somerset…
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Boekkarakters kry lewe
Die Hoërskool Grabouw het Vrydag 25 April Boekedag gevier en die leerders en onderwysers kon soos hul gunsteling-storieboekkarakters, soos dié sewe dwergies in die sprokiesverhaal van Sneeuwitjie, aantrek.
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Local preschool lauded
Squirrels Preschool in Somerset West was celebrated at the 16th Annual Play-with-a-Purpose Awards held last month, receiving the Model Preschool Award for 2024.