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Holiday school launches
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Reading festival reveals hidden talent
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Thandabantu Nhlapo welcomed about 150 learners to the Mathematics and Science Education Project (MSEP) Grade 12 Holiday School, at UCT in July. 
Learners recited emotive poems and made speeches highlighting the importance of reading as UCT's Schools Development Unit celebrated the Zenex English First Additional Language Programme's Reading Festival on 17 March.