To get SA’s children reading – we need local stories that intrigue them
Oxford University Press South Africa (OUPSA) has launched more local languages in their novel reading scheme Aweh! Aimed at young learners, the books promise to develop literacy for grade 1- 3 learners by making learning to read accessible, more fun and engaging....Oxford University Press Southern Africa gives back on Mandela Day
On July 18th each year, people worldwide dedicate 67 minutes of their time towards serving and giving back to their communities on what has become widely known as Mandela Day. Observed on his birthday, these 67 minutes of service symbolises the 67 years that Madiba...Oxford’s Maths Magazine: SUM IT UP vol. 2
In the 2024 edition of our Oxford maths magazine, we build on the themes of the first volume with the focus on wellness in maths. There are several facets to wellness in maths, and the articles in the magazine explore a few of them: Neuroplasticity and breaking the...Trolley libraries make reading accessible and popular across SA
The AVBOB Road To Literacy campaign, in partnership with Oxford University Press Southern Africa (OUPSA), aims to transform the lives of primary school children across South Africa by making reading and numeracy books accessible, especially to underserved schools....
Are SA schools ready to teach coding and robotics? The experts say – yes!
Many educators welcomed the news that the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in 2024 officially gazetted changes to the national curriculum—adding Coding and Robotics as an additional subject to the school curricula for Grade R to Grade 9. This move will modernise...New reading platform makes reading in Afrikaans fun for school kids
Oxford University Press South Africa (OUPSA) has launched its Afrikaans library for Oxford Reading Buddy – which like its English counterpart – aims to boost comprehension skills by making reading fun and interactive. Children can choose their own reading buddy, who...Can changing the way we think about Maths give learners the boost they need to succeed?
Cape Town, South Africa – April is Health Awareness Month in South Africa, providing an opportunity to underline the integrated nature of well-being and educational achievement among school children and students. Focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and...SA’s teachers deserve more than criticism; here’s how we can support them
Teachers are one of the pillars of education, and their role in its advancement should never be undermined, often under different and challenging teaching and learning environments. Rather than just pointing fingers at educators for undesirable results, let’s shift...An Author reads: Kobus gaan Amerika toe!
About the Author De Wet Hugo De Wet Hugo is a primary school teacher who has been working with British International Schools in Asia for almost two decades – first in Saudi Arabia and currently in China. He originally comes from a Boland wine farm, but nowadays,...
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