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Welcome to UCT Online High School's blog, a space where you'll find answers to your questions, exciting school news and other interesting and informative articles that'll prove just how cool our school is.

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Parents Hub
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We’ve compiled a handy primer to help you understand your rights when it comes to accessing education for your child.

Parents Hub
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Take a look at how a South African family is able to work out what they can afford to spend on their children’s education.

Scholarships
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If you’re struggling to find answers to your top questions about high school scholarships, we’ve got you covered.

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General
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There are many ways to advocate for education! Best-selling author and social media sensation, Yusuf Daniels, does it by touring the country and speaking to learners about various topics. Here’s how his experience has been.

General
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It was in 1918 that Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela would be born to Nonqaphi Nosekeni and Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela. He would go on to spend 27 years of his life wrongfully imprisoned, and then, upon his release, create and spread a new mindset of peace and forgiveness. 

Parents Hub
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If your child is starting online school, we know you’ll want to do everything you can to support them. We break down how to be a successful UCT Online High School guardian.

Study Skills
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Don’t let load shedding dim your bright future. There are still plenty of ways to get your study on when Eskom lets you down.

General
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Winter is upon us and so are the school holidays! So when the weather has you tied up indoors and you’re sick of scrolling through apps, why not develop a fun new skill? Because we’re all about learning something new from the comfort of your own four walls, we’ve compiled a list of free, exciting online courses for you to follow along with to pick up an interesting new skill or learn more about - all for a grand total of R0!

Mental Health
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When accessibility isn’t a priority, it can hinder the educational experience for learners with diverse needs. At UCT Online High School, we make sure that all our learners get the education they deserve.