High School
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GoodLuck And Valenture Institute Team Up To Offer Full High School Scholarship
12 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you know of a young learner and changemaker deserving of a full high school scholarship worth a cool R430 000, read on.
Herschel Girls’ High School Is Dealing With A Racism PR Disaster
05 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Tuesday, Herschel Girls’ School posted a black square on its Instagram account, with the hashtag #blackoutTuesday. That backfired in a big way.
Inside SA’s First Boutique Tech-Enabled Private High Schools
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
New private, tech-enabled high school campuses coming to Joburg and Cape Town, are set to revolutionise learning in South Africa.
Update On When We Can Expect Schools To Reopen
11 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents hoping for clarity with regards when schools will reopen may have to wait a little longer, with the South African Teachers’ Union raising concerns.
UPDATED: Schools To Reopen Next Week – What You Need To Know
29 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The department of basic education has outlined its plan to gradually reopen schools from next week.
Healthcare Providers – Your Kids Qualify For A Year’s Free Tuition At This Global Online High School
07 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Valenture Institute has launched a scholarship for the children of healthcare providers in South Africa.
Parents Should Listen To This Podcast On COVID-19 And Education
02 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On the podcast ‘Think Outside The Classroom’, Harvard Professor Robert Lue weighs in on education and COVID-19.
Public Versus Private School – Do High Fees Really Guarantee A Quality Education?
20 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s widely believed that the more something costs, the better it is. When it comes to education, that’s not always the case.
Meet Ayakha Melithafa – South Africa’s Answer To Greta Thunberg
14 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Cape Town’s very own Ayakha Melithafa was inspired to take up climate activism during the water shortage, a decision that took her all the way to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
How Schools Have A Massive Impact On Jozi And Cape Town Property Value
30 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
While the middle-high-end property market suffered last year, it remained on track and better than ever in school districts with excellent schools.
This Online High School Could Have A Big Impact On SA’s Education Woes
15 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s the first week of school and thousands of learners are still waiting to be placed in high schools across the country. Don’t let your child get left behind.
SA Teachers Are Freaking Out About The New Sex Education Curriculum
30 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Teachers and Christian groups are opposing the new “grossly insensitive” sex education curriculum proposed for primary and high schools in South Africa.
DF Malan High School’s Viral War Cry Is Pretty Incredible [Videos]
10 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A video of this year’s choreographed performance by DF Malan High School has been widely shared on social media, and it’s not hard to see why.
GetSmarter Co-Founder Launches Virtual High School
27 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rob Paddock, one half of the team that founded the hugely successful GetSmarter, is now looking to revolutionise high school education in South Africa.
Rustenburg High School Choir Singing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Goes Viral [Video]
07 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A rendition of Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by the Rustenburg High School choir has been widely shared on social media, and it’s quite a lot to take in.
Meet The Man Who Is Beating Children With Planks At Paarl Boys’ High School
07 Mar 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 14 Comments
Despite the fact that corporal punishment was outlawed in South African 23 years ago, it seems like that memo never reached Paarl Boys’ High School.
A Dating App For Bishops Boys And Herschel Girls To Hook Up In Peace
27 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Tired of meeting common folk on dating apps? Introducing Toffee, the dating app for people who enjoy the finer things in life, like private education and trust funds.
Man Accused Of Masturbating Outside A Local High School Has A History Of Whipping It Out
17 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It has been revealed that Jiyaad de Hahn, who exposed himself in front of a high school recently, has been accused of doing the same before. Of course he had an excuse.
Man Accused Of Masturbating Outside Cape High School Claims He Had A Stroke
16 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A man caught in a precarious position outside a Cape Town high school has come forward to clear his name – although we’re not sure which side of the fence we’re on.
Meltdown Of The Year? Jozi High School Teacher Goes Nuts During Class
15 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A teacher at Joburg’s oldest public school was clearly gatvol with the behaviour of one boy in her class, and she didn’t hold back when letting him know.
Parents Claim 15-Year-Old Girl In Shocking Durban High School Group Sex Video “Is Known To Be Loose”
08 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s a recording going around of a group sex act which took place in a Durban classroom and apparently, it’s not the first one.
JHB School Freaks As Pupil’s ‘Truth’ App Goes Viral
14 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
An app that lets you broadcast anonymous message to people around you? Great, but not if it’s used by school kids.
Elon Musk Was Beaten So Badly His Dad Didn’t Recognise Him At Sandton Clinic
22 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
After details of the schoolboy bullying suffered by Elon Musk went public yesterday his father has added his voice to the subject. Looks like Elon had it pretty rough back then.
This Maths Problem Has Gone Viral
15 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
First it was that dress, then it was a cat walking up (or down) some stairs and now it’s a maths problem. The internet can be a real drag sometimes.
The Laser Cat Yearbook Photo Internet Sensation Guy Killed Himself
23 Feb 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s sad when the good guys fall, especially when they have hearts of gold and wouldn’t hurt a fly, and especially when they even got to be on Ellen.
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