Author Archives: Zaida Julius

The month of October has been declared Mental Health Awareness month with the focus on not only educating the public about mental health but also to reduce the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness are often subjected to. We can all agree that mental health is something that is overlooked, and almost ignored […]

  IMPORTANT NOTICE City announces designated fireworks sites With Guy Fawkes and Diwali just days apart in early November, the City of Cape Town has designated 11 public open spaces for the discharge of fireworks on 5 and 7 November, as well as for New Year’s Eve. Read more below: Members of the public who […]

Is your child in their matric year? Congratulations, it is a great milestone in your child’s life as well as yours. Twelve years of dedication, commitment and challenges has brought you and your child to this point. Now that your child/dren is finally in matric, you are anxious and concerned about how to support your […]

28 September 2018 Tips for Parents and Teachers Schools are meant to be a very safe please where learners should feel free and safe. All schools work on programmes to prevent school violence to assist in making schools the safe places it’s meant to be. Students, staff, and parents all have an important role in […]

26 September 2018 In recognition of Heritage Day, Spine Road High hosted their annual Day of Aged function on the 22nd of September. This year marked the 22nd year that the event was held. This year approximately 800 senior citizens enjoyed a day of entertainment and a four course meal. The event started at 12 […]

25 September 2018 More than 60 attacks on Cape teachers recorded thus far Cape Town – Following two recent attacks on educators nationally, the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) on Sunday expressed serious concern over provincial statistics which reveal over 60 attacks on teachers in the province during the first quarter. The attacks for the […]

17 September 2018 Approximately sixty school secretaries and administrative staff enjoyed a fabulous day of mystery, creativity and fun.  The staff gathered at Beacon Hill High School where they were pleasantly surprised with beautiful gift bags, sponsored by Beyond the Edge Tutoring. They then boarded a luxury bus to start their mystery drive! They enjoyed a drive around […]

12 September 2018 Our children CANNOT read! In a recent report by Students between Grade 1 – 3 were tested across the country in all 11 official languages. Each student or school was tested on their first language or the language the student was most familiar. So, whateverwas the most common language at the particular […]

11 September 2018 Media statement: BY THE MINISTER HEALTH ON LISTERIOSIS OUTBREAK On 5 December 2017 we announced that South Africa was hit by the outbreak of listeriosis. A joint Public health emergency Co-ordinating committee was to co-ordinate investigations and response. Subsequent to this recall, 05 April 2018, the World Health Organisation (WHO) increased its […]