Western Cape Primary Science Programme (PSP)

Workshop Weekend ✨

A productive weekend of learning, collaboration and growth! 📚✨

A big thank you to all the teachers who showed up, participated and shared their expertise. Together, we’re building stronger teachers and creating better learning opportunities for every child. 🌱

🌸 Happy Women’s Day! 💜

Today, we celebrate the women who teach, inspire, lead and shape the future.

From the classroom to the community, women educators are helping young minds discover the power of Mathematics, explore the wonders of Science, and find their voice through Language. 📚🔬

Their passion, perseverance and purpose create ripples that reach far beyond the classroom, empowering learners and strengthening communities.

To every woman teacher, mentor, facilitator and education champion: thank you for changing lives, one lesson at a time. ❤️

🌱 When we empower educators, we empower generations.

✨Free. Practical. Empowering.

Join this week's CAPS-aligned online workshops and take your teaching to the next level!

🔗Link to Free courses found below:

Course 1: https://bit.ly/4r.JzXOH

Course 2: https://bit.ly/3VpBF9d

Course 3: https://bit.ly/3WX3

Course 4: https://bit.ly/4nXUkVa

🔬✨ National Science Week is almost here! ✨🔬

Join the Primary Science Programme (PSP) for an exciting week of FREE online webinars celebrating science, curiosity, and learning! 🌍🧪

From Foundation Phase Life Skills and Science education to fascinating talks on AI and whales, bees, and environmental science, there’s something for every educator and science enthusiast.

📅 3–6 August 2026
💻 Online
🎟️ Free to attend

Simply scan the QR code or register here:
https://t.qrjp.net/40akt

Let’s celebrate the wonder of science together and inspire the next generation of curious minds! 💙

🎒 Hello, Term 3!

To every teacher stepping back into the classroom,thank you for the difference you make every day.

We're proud to stand alongside you, providing the tools, training, and support to inspire confident learning in Mathematics, Science, and Language.

Here's to another term of learning, growth, and possibility.

It Starts with a Teacher. It Changes a Nation.

This Mandela Day, help empower teachers in under-resourced schools with the skills and support they need to inspire success in Mathematics, Science, and Language.

67 Minutes. Lasting Impact.

Honour Nelson Mandela's legacy by investing in the people shaping tomorrow's leaders.

Empowering Teachers. Inspiring Learners. Transforming Communities.

Make every minute count.

givengain.com/cause/psp

Mandela Day – a partnership in action: Bringing Practical Maths & Science to Life!
A massive, heartfelt thank you to the incredible team at Swiss Re Africa Limited for choosing the PSP for their Mandela Day contribution!
The energetic and dedicated Swiss Re staff rolled up their sleeves and hand-packed over 80 practical Mathematics packs and over 80 Science packs!

This will make a massive impact when we distribute these packs directly to the novice teachers in our PSP Mentorship Project.
For a beginner teacher, having access to physical, practical learning resources is a gamechanger to keep learners engaged and excited about STEM.

Thank you, Swiss Re Africa, for your generosity!
You have truly embodied the spirit of Mandela Day! 🇿🇦✨

Reigniting SAASTE Western Cape! 🔬✨

The PSP team was honoured to attend the relaunch of SAASTE Western Cape, held under the inspiring theme: "Reigniting SAASTE: Rebuilding the Professional Home of Science and Technology Teachers."

It was a privilege to join Science and Technology educators, education leaders, and sector partners in celebrating this important milestone for the Science and Technology education community in the Western Cape.

We extend our appreciation to the distinguished guests who contributed to the success of the event, including:

- Dr Gillian Arendse (iThemba LABS)
- Ronald Engelbrecht (Metro South Education District)
- Mr Betram Loriston, WCED DDG: Curriculum Assessment and Management
- Zukiswa Gala, Science Subject Advisor, Metro North Education District
- Dr Anthony William (Richard van der Ross Resource Centre, UWC)
- Suanne Rampou (SAASTE)

The relaunch highlighted the importance of collaboration in strengthening professional learning communities and supporting Science and Technology teachers to deliver quality education that inspires the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
The PSP team looks forward to continuing to work alongside partners such as SAASTE, WCED, higher education institutions, and the broader education community to advance excellence in Science and Technology education.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making this relaunch a success, we wish SAASTE Western Cape every success as it embarks on this exciting new chapter.

Term 2 in numbers 📚✨

👩‍🏫 1,905 teachers reached
🏫 682 schools engaged
👧👦 5,631 learners directly benefitting

Together, we’re inspiring brighter futures, one classroom at a time! 🌟

🌱➡️🏭 Learning the Story of Materials

From nature to product! ✨
Learners explored how raw materials are transformed into the manufactured items we use every day.