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High School
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New Research Shows That Stress Is Behind South Africa’s Richest High Schoolers’ Increased Vaping
22 Sep 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
A recent survey conducted by the University of Cape Town Lung Institute has shed light on the concerning trend of South African high school pupils from high-income schools turning to vaping.
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Check Out This Hard But Fun Rugby Tradition At Paul Roos High School [Video]
31 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
It’s a lekker harde tradition by the looks of it, and although not as ‘out there’ as Kamp Staaldraad, it’s still a reminder that schoolboys rugby packs a punch.
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Lonely 29-Year-Old Woman Enrolled In High School Wanting “To Return To A Place Of Safety”
23 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
I don’t blame Hyejeong Shin for her odd little time-travelling stint, registering as a student at New Brunswick High School simply because she was lonely.
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We Get To Know Banele Lukhele – UCT Online High School’s Executive Head Of School And Chief Academic Officer
20 Jan 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
A Q&A with Banele Lukhele, UCT Online High School’s new Executive Head of School and Chief Academic Officer.
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The Beauty Of Online Education Is The Speed At Which It Can Evolve
13 Jan 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
At UCT Online High School, they’re constantly working hard at making things better for their learners and guardians.
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UCT Online High School ‘Rewinds 2022’ With An Uplifting 2022 Wrap-Up Video
15 Dec 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
UCT Online High School, one of Africa’s largest online schools with over 4 000 learners, created a 2022 wrap-up video called ‘2022 Rewind’.
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Online Learning: Fixing Our Broken Education System
09 Dec 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When we started to think about online schooling – with the vision to reach thousands of learners – an important part of understanding the learning opportunities at hand was to start with a change in mindset.
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UCT Online High School Is Offering More Than R5 Million Worth Of Scholarships To The First 500 Eligible Adult Learners
11 Nov 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s never too late to realise your dreams as an adult.
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Tuesday Morning Spice
08 Nov 2022 by Kiernan / No Comments
Cape school suspends diversity training. Mystery of SA woman’s London death. Inside the world of incels. Liverpool for sale. Prince Albert poses with love children.
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17-Year-Old High School Learner Wins National School Song Cover Contest
04 Nov 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
These days talent competitions are a global phenomenon with the likes of ‘X Factor’, ‘Idols’ and the ‘Got Talent’ franchises which transform ordinary people with notable talent into global superstars.
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We Get To Know Tessa Venter – An Educationalist To Watch
28 Oct 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As a teenager, Tessa always said that she would never be an educator. Tessa spent her childhood growing up on school campuses across Southern Africa, her dad was a teacher and ‘school’ was all she had ever known.
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Pretoria Teacher Goes Viral For Excellent Dance Moves [Video]
26 Oct 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
A Pretoria High School for Girls teacher has warmed the hearts of millions of South Africans with her incredible dance moves.
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Let’s Celebrate World Teachers’ Day
07 Oct 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every day, educators go above and beyond to make the world a better place, by equipping today’s youth with the knowledge, power, and skills to change their futures.
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Applying For Adult Matric At UCT Online High School? Here’s What You Should Know
30 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Adult Matric programme runs for a total of 24 months (two years), starting in January 2023 and concluding in December of the second year.
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The ‘Need To Knows’ About Adult Matric
09 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Success has no age limit and when it comes to education, it’s never too late to go get it!
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When Women Are Let In, We All Win
02 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s only fitting that we celebrate the end of Women’s Month by looking at women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
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How Are Young South Africans Adapting To Online Learning?
26 Aug 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The pandemic prompted many people to consider the benefits of online education as a robust alternative to traditional teaching. But how have the young learners who swapped to online learning adapted?
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Why The Cambridge International Curriculum May Be The Right Choice For You And Your Child
19 Aug 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The majority of South African learners are currently working towards their matric under the SA National Senior Certificate (CAPS curriculum), but there are some other fantastic options out there.
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Celebrating UCT Online High School’s First Birthday
12 Aug 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s been a year since UCT Online High School launched, opening its virtual doors to applications and how quickly the time has flown by!
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Western Cape Classroom Descends Into Massive Brawl [Video]
08 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Hoërskool George in the Western Cape confirmed that the fight had broken out on its premises last week.
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Exciting New Offerings With UCT Online High School Coming In 2023
05 Aug 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
UCT Online High School is now the most affordable, fully accredited online school in Africa to offer the Cambridge International curriculum.
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UCT Online High School Learner Beats Southern Hemisphere Tekken Champion
29 Jul 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Not only is gaming a hobby for millions, but it has also, in recent years, become a profitable profession, too.
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How Are Parents Setting Their Children Up For Success?
22 Jul 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Shantelle Engelbrecht, a guardian and owner of ‘Coloured Girls Rock’, shares her experience with making the switch to online learning.
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Are Learners Choosing The Right Career Paths?
08 Jul 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In South Africa, the dropout rate for university students is estimated to be up to 60%. A heartbreaking stat, especially considering the unemployment rate in this country.
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UCT Is Looking To Hire 300 New Staff Members For Its New Online High School Venture
08 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The University of Cape Town, in partnership with Cape Town-based education technology company Valenture Institute, is currently hiring for a ton of positions in their new online high school.
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Wow – The Very Sad State Of Maths And Science In SA Schools
09 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa participated in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study at the grade 5 and grade 9 level, and the results are embarrassing.
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Table View High School’s Racist TikTok Problem
20 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
An investigation is underway after a fake TikTok account posting racist content claimed to be affiliated with Table View High School.
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Meanwhile, In Brackenfell: All-White Unofficial Matric Dance Sparks Anger
06 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
An unofficial matric dance, organised by parents and attended exclusively by white students, has brought to light racial tensions at Brackenfell High School.
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These Tech-Enabled Campuses Could Be The Future Of Schooling
10 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The ‘new normal’ brought on by the pandemic has shown us that we need alternate ways for children to learn, including online institutions that can ensure a well-rounded education.
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Inside The School That Kept Going During National Lockdown
29 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Despite the national lockdown, one group of students in Mitchells Plain continued their high school education undisturbed.
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