Learner Competitions
Mathematics and Science competition and events
In order to increase learner participation and performance in Mathematics and Science, the Northern Cape Department of Education encourages schools to take part in the following Mathematics and Science competition.
Circular 49 of 2024 (Mathematics and Science competitions and events)
South African Mathematics Olympiad 2024
South African Mathematics Challenge 2024
Astro Quiz Competition 2024 for grade 7
South African Mathematics Olympiad
Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee is a game in which the participants compete in spelling words orally. The Spelling Bee be targets learners in grade 4 to 6 (intermediate Phase). The Northern Cape Department of Education believes that participation in the competition will enhance the quality of learning and teaching, thereby resulting in improved learner performance
Northern Cape Province entries should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please contact Ms Khumalo on 053 839 6407/6311 or 082 392 6301 for more information
KGAISANO YA MOPELETO MO MEPHATONG 1-3
Dikololo tsa Setswana di lalediwa go tsenela kgaisano ya mopeleto e e tla ketekwang ka kwedi ya Lwetse. Kgaisano ke bontlhanngwe jwa thotloetso ee bontshang bokgoni jwa barutana jwa barutwana jwa go reetsa le go buisa ka puo ya Setswana. Mopeleto ke nngwe ya diteng tsa thuta-puo mo mephatong 1-3. Batsayakarolo ba tla peleta ka nako e e matshwanedi go ya ka dingwaga le mophato o ba leng mo go ona
WOORDE OPEN WȆRELDE (WOW) SPELLING COMPETITION
As part of the WOORDFEES AND WOW, the University of Stellenbosch hosts the WOW Spelling Competition for Afrikaans Home Language and English First Additional Language annually. A spelling competition is an activity in which the participants compete in spelling words orally. This National championship which targets Afrikaans Home Language learners in Grade 1 to 10 and English First Additional Language learners in Gr. 6 - 9 is aimed at improving learners' performance in languages.
A call is hereby made for all schools to encourage learners to participate in the 2019 National WOW spelling competition. Competition rules and the word lists per language and per grade are available in electronic format and can be downloaded at www.woordfees.co.za.
The procedure for participation in the 2019 Spelling Competition is to fill in the registration form which must be stamped by the school and faxed/sent through to the district coordinator of the Spelling Competition.
Schools are requested to first hold the competition in class before the joint circuit and district competitions in August and provincial competition in September will take place. The national competition takes place at the University of Stellenbosch in October.
Upon receipt of the registration form, the district coordinator will organise a workshop for schools to explain the rules of the competition as well as train teachers as competition officials.
All schools, including Special schools, are invited to enter. Participation in the programme is free.
Northern Cape Province entries should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Due date: 15 May 2019
Please contact Ms SM KOEN on 053 830 7659 or 076 902 5929 for more information
MOOT COURT
Although South Africa has come a long way since the dawn of democracy; language, ethnicity, religion and socio-economic inequities and divisions are still evident. These divisions emphasise the importance for young people to become knowledgeable of their constitutional rights and values, as well as the principles of the country’s Supreme Law to develop active and disciplined citizenry.
The DBE, in partnership with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the Universities of Pretoria, Venda and the Western Cape, the Foundation for Human Rights and the Law Society of South Africa, hosts the National Schools Moot Court Competition on an annual basis. Since its inception in 2011, the National Schools Moot Court Competition has managed to explore various sections of The Bill of Rights such as Rights, Equality, Freedom of expression and Human Dignity and offers a dialogic and experiential platform for the youth to experiment with the actual application of the country’s laws.
More on Moot Court National Competition
WATER AND SANITATION
The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) is implementing an education programme called 2020 Vision for Water Education Programme (2020 VWEP). It is aimed at educating learners about efficient use of water, protection of water sources, health and hygiene for a healthy life, invasive alien species and water safety. It engages learners and educators in various educational projects. Through this programme the young people and their community become ambassadors for the Department. The youth in schools have been identified as the primary target audience because they play a crucial role in changing the mindset of the communities. Hence “Educate a child to educate the Nation”. The South African Youth Water Prize (SAYWP) is one of the projects that will assist us in making sure that we achieve this.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH WATER PRIZE (SAYWP)
AQUA ENDURO 2018 REGISTRATION FORM
EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2018 AWARDS
Water and Sanitation Education Initiative
For more information:
Jabu Mongale
Phone: 053 839 6628
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Completed entry forms including a list of participating learners must be forwards to Ms Mosa van Wyk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
YOUTH CITIZENTSHIP ACTION PROGRAM (YCAP) COMPETITION
Y-CAP initiative has been endorsed by the Department of Basic Education. The competition helps the youth take action through school-based projects that addresses issue of concern and relevance in their specific environment. These issues range from teenage pregnancy and substance abuse to waste management.
NKOSI ALBERT LUTHULI ORAL HISTORY COMPETITION
This completion forms part of the Departments contribution to the strengthening of the teaching and learning of History in our schools. It is also part of the Department ongoing initiative to encourage all learner to develop an understanding, not only of the broad history of South Africa, but also of the richness of the histories of their local communities.
Application ON NKAL Oral History
EDUPLANT 2017/18 COMPETITON
All South African schools that have been growing permaculture food gardens are invited to enter the competition. 66 schools representing all nine provinces will be invited to attend the finals workshop in October 2018, where final judging will take place.
Schools are requested to complete the entry form and submit to the nearest District office NSNP Unit no later than the 25th May 2018
Build a garden profile with colour pictures of fruit and vegetables that will be sent with the entry form or no later than the 1st June 2018.
We request schools to enter this competition so that we can have sustainable permaculture gardens.
Enquiries: If you encounter challenges in completing the entry contact Mr Khulu Mapatsi at 083 736 3444
District office NSNP Unit
Frances Baard: Ms Nunu Matsio, Mr Dan Fata, Mr Vusi Morape
ZFM: Mr Henry Links
JTG: Mr K J Tlhage
Pixley Ka Seme: Ms Matyobeni
Namaqua: Mr J Windvogel, Ms Aleta Jafta
SADC Secondary Schools Essay Competition
2020 Matrics Antarctica Competition