Valley Development Projects

Valley Development Projects

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Background:
Valley Development Project (VDP) began in 1989 as a satellite project of Catholic Welfare and Development with the aim of improving the lives of people living in the Ocean View and Masiphumelele communities. VDP uses an integrated development approach to combat a number of social issues, alleviate poverty and address the imbalances of the past. Objectives:
To reduce the incidences of

The 81% crisis: Why early literacy and numeracy skills cannot wait 13/02/2026

The 81% crisis: Why early literacy and numeracy skills cannot wait With 81% of Grade 4 South African students unable to read for meaning and youth unemployment exceeding 46%, strong foundational skills in literacy and numeracy aren't just academic goals—they're economic imperatives. This article explores how early education shapes both classroom success and workp...

Compulsory Grade R stumbling blocks include unplaced learners and tight budgets as 2026 school year begins 09/02/2026

Green Curtains Preschool and Masakhane Educare Centre, registered with WCED to provide Grade R, are both still open to receive new applications.

Compulsory Grade R stumbling blocks include unplaced learners and tight budgets as 2026 school year begins As the 2026 school year kicks off, tight budgets and unplaced learners are key challenges facing provincial departments of education when it comes to the implementation of compulsory Grade R.…

The grand illusion of the 88% Senior Certificate pass rate and SA's literacy crisis — connect the dots 08/02/2026

The actual state of South African education is most accurately mirrored not in Grade 12 pass rates, but in Grade 4 performance metrics. International data consistently indicates that about 81% of South African nine-year-olds are unable to read for meaning in any language.

The grand illusion of the 88% Senior Certificate pass rate and SA's literacy crisis — connect the dots Without an urgent pivot toward Grade R-3 literacy and parental empowerment, the South African educational system remains a ‘certificate factory’ rather than a centre of human capital development.…

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Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 13:00