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New Learn to Swim Programme to Introduce Essential Water Skills to Children and Adults

A new Learn to Swim programme is launching in the Scottburgh area this spring, offering lessons for both children and adults from as young as the age of two. For…

Morgan Cadle September 22, 2026

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Grade R is no longer just preparation for ‘big school’

Future Nation Schools calls on parents to rethink the first year of formal education ahead of 2027 academic year. South Africa has spent years asking whether children are ready for…

Morgan Cadle September 21, 2026

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Signs Your Child May Need Extra Help with Maths

Mathematics is one of the most important subjects children learn at school, yet it is also one of the most challenging. Many students experience difficulties with maths at some stage…

Morgan Cadle September 8, 2026

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SCA dismisses Equal Education/SADTU appeal against Collaboration Schools in the Western Cape

The DG Murray Trust (DGMT) welcomes a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling upholding the right of provincial education departments to legislate for new forms of public schools, beyond…

Morgan Cadle September 7, 2026

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Grade 12 results provide a critical reality check on tertiary study plans

With the June examinations behind them, Grade 12 learners are entering one of the most important phases of their academic journey. Preliminary examinations are fast approaching, final examinations are on…

Morgan Cadle August 27, 2026

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Why Children Can Struggle to Concentrate When Studying

Many parents have noticed that when their child sits down to study, they quickly become distracted. Books remain open while attention drifts to phones, television, or anything more interesting than…

Morgan Cadle August 18, 2026

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Why More Schools Are Swapping Classrooms for Outdoor Experiences

As schools increasingly look for meaningful ways to engage learners beyond the classroom, Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre on the KZN South Coast is reporting growing interest in educational outings…

Morgan Cadle August 13, 2026

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Seaton House Reaches New Heights with Roof Wetting Ceremony

On Thursday, 6 August 2026, Seaton House welcomed its founding families to campus for a Roof Wetting Celebration, offering them a first-hand look at the progress being made ahead of…

Morgan Cadle August 12, 2026

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A Proven Solution to South Africa’s High School STEAM Gaps Is Already Reaching 2,050 Learners

South Africa’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) teacher shortage has dominated the conversation, but the focus has mostly stayed on the crisis. A parliamentary response from the Department…

Morgan Cadle August 5, 2026

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Grade 11 and 12 learners encouraged to start planning their tertiary journey early

For many Grade 11 and 12 learners, tertiary education feels like a decision that can wait until matric results are released. However, with applications for the 2027 academic year already…

Morgan Cadle August 4, 2026