Western Cape Primary Science Programme (PSP)

29/09/2026

Term 3: That’s a wrap! 🎉📚

To our incredible teachers, thank you for your dedication, passion and commitment to making a difference in the lives of learners. 💙

You’ve put in the practice, precision and pace all term long. Now it’s time to dial it down, recharge and make space for the things that fill your cup.

Wishing all our teachers a well-deserved, restful holiday filled with good books, self-care and brighter tomorrows. 🌿☀️

Happy holidays, teachers! 💛

24/09/2026

🇿🇦 Celebrating our heritage, embracing our diversity!

This Heritage Day, we celebrate the cultures, languages, traditions and stories that make South Africa unique. 🌍✨

Here’s to celebrating who we are, where we come from, and the future we can build together. 💛💙

Happy Heritage Day! 🇿🇦

22/09/2026

🔬✨ And the FUN continues across our schools! 💙💛

Science is an essential part of learning,it encourages learners to ask questions, think critically, solve problems and understand the world around them. 🌍🧪

Through hands-on exploration and exciting experiments, we’re helping learners discover that Science isn’t just something we learn , it’s something we experience, question and explore!

🚀 Curiosity today. Discovery tomorrow.

17/09/2026

🔬➗ Inspiring a Love for Science & Maths at Dr Van der Ross Primary School! 💙💛

Science and Maths are more than just subjects in the classroom, they equip learners with critical thinking, problem-solving skills and the confidence to explore the world around them! 🌍✨

Our Grade 7 Science Fun Day was filled with exploration, discovery and hands-on learning, inspiring learners to engage with Science in exciting and meaningful ways.

A special thank you to Professor Jonathan Jansen, Mr Malefo Makena and Miss Zukiswa Gala from the Metro North Education District for their presence and support in championing quality Science and Maths education.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr Van der Ross Primary School, its amazing staff and the school community for their warm welcome and support in making this event possible. 💙

A huge thank you to our valued partners, the Cape Town Science Centre and the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), for contributing to an enriching learning experience and helping bring Science to life for our learners! 🔭🧪

Together, we inspire curiosity, nurture potential and empower the problem-solvers of tomorrow! 🚀

15/09/2026

🔬 Learning by doing! 🧪✨

Grade 5 learners at Dr Van der Ross Primary School are getting hands-on as they work through their Practical Assessment Task. From investigating to applying their knowledge, these young scientists are putting their skills into action! 👩🏽‍🔬👨🏾‍🔬

We love seeing learners engaged, curious and learning through practical experiences! 🌱📚

08/09/2026

💡PSP Teacher Tip Tuesday: Meet Teacher Tracy! 👩🏾‍🏫✨

Say hello to Teacher Tracy, your new guide for practical, simple and engaging teaching tips! 🌟

In every episode, Teacher Tracy will share easy-to-try ideas to help you navigate those moments when a lesson doesn’t quite go according to plan. Because sometimes, all it takes is a small change in how we ask a question to make a BIG impact on learner engagement and understanding. 💭💡

✨ Practical. Engaging. Easy to try!
📚 Small ideas. Big impact.

Follow along for more PSP Teacher Tips and let’s make learning happen, together! 💙💛

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

✨Free. Practical. Empowering. ✨

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

Course 1: https://bit.ly/3ZK6w3a

Course 2: https://bit.ly/3Vt2r0s

Course 3: https://bit.ly/3X3P3R0

03/09/2026

📚✨ Learning Afrikaans Through Fables!

Our Grade 4 learners are taking a deep dive into an Afrikaans fabel, exploring every step of the reading process! 🦊📖

From using the cover to make predictions, to I See, I Think, I Wonder, dictionary work, and reading the story with understanding, learners are building language skills while developing their comprehension and critical thinking. 💭🔍

Learning a language is so much more than reading, it’s about thinking, questioning, discovering and understanding! 🌟

01/09/2026

➗ Division in action!
Our learners are getting hands-on with maths, building their confidence and making sense of division one step at a time. 💡📚