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March against the National Lottery - Press Release

January 30, 2012 – On the 27th of January 2012, 15 of our staff members marched against the National Lottery Board along with members of many other South African NGOs, demanding clarity on their decision not to fund us. This is the official press release. To view the gallery from the day, click here

Validation of Religious Education

January 19, 2012 – In order to strengthen a sense of accountability for Religious Education, CaSPA requests that, beginning in 2012, schools be open to a validation process.

Training Needs of Religious Educators

January 17, 2012 – The CIE RE Department will shortly undertake a review of programmes on offer for the personal and professional development of religious educators in South African Catholic schools.

Hope&Joy for the World Art Competition

January 16, 2012 – Around 50 years ago in 1960, Pope John XXIII announced that he would be calling an Ecumenical Council of the Church. 

Grade 6 & Grade 9 National RE Tests 2012

January 13, 2012 – In order to facilitate better planning for schools who would like to enter their Grade 6 and/or Grade 9 learners in the National RE Tests, we publish the Information Packs early on this website.

Catholic Institute of Education makes newspaper headlines

January 12, 2012 – The state of education in South Africa is at the centre of many debates on the future growth and stability of the economy. At the forefront of this debate, the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) provides regular insight and analysis into education issues in the country.

A Blessed Christmas and New Year

December 21, 2011 – The Director and Staff of CIE wish everyone a blessed Christmas and New Year.

Director’s Blog

December 09, 2011 – What makes the difference?

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, widely regarded as South Africa’s moral conscience, frequently reminds us that South Africa is so unequal that 60% of the population earns less than 15% of the national income.