Submit a School Story
Have a school story worth sharing with the NovaNews community?
We welcome news about:
Academic achievements
Sports results & tournaments
Cultural activities & events
Fundraising initiatives
Standout performances
Community celebrations
Who can submit:
Schools, teachers, coaches, parents, learners, and community members.
Submission checklist
Make sure to include these details in your story:
Full school name
Date and location of event
Names and surnames (correctly spelled)
Contact person who can verify details
Short summary of what happened and why it’s noteworthy
Images:
Upload high-quality photos if you have permission to share them. They help us tell the story better.
All submissions are reviewed and may be edited for clarity, length, and house style. While we aim to feature as many school and sports stories as possible, publication is not guaranteed.
Ready to share? Complete the form below.
Submission form
Submission Guidelines
To help us review your school or sports story, please provide:
- School details: Full school name
- Event details: Date and location, match, tournament, or achievement.
- Sports specifics: Results, scores, age groups, divisions, or team names (where relevant)
- Names and surnames of people featured, with correct spelling
- A short summary of what happened and why it is newsworthy
- Contact details for someone who can confirm the information
- A high-quality photo (if available) with permission from those featured
Please avoid: Private learner information, medical details, disciplinary matters, unverified allegations, or anything unsuitable for public sharing.
Permission: By submitting photos or names of learners, you confirm that necessary consent has been obtained for NovaNews to consider them for publication.
How Stories Are Selected
We consider:
- Relevance to local school communities
- Impact on learners, teams, and the wider community
- Timeliness, accuracy, and storytelling quality
- While we aim to feature as many stories as possible, publication is not guaranteed.
Contact Details
Email questions to info@novanews.co.za with “Schools Zone” or “School Sports Zone” in the subject line.