The latest news and updates from SAEP en-ZA http://www.saep.org/news Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 SAEP's long-time sponsor, the JDI Foundation, hosted their annual winter charity ball this past Saturday, raising over R 140,000 in donations for SAEP's Bridging Year and Tertiary Support programmes!   Ball patrons came dressed in shades of crimson, ruby and scarlet, showing their support of the cause by playing to this year's theme -- "Paint the Town Red." The ball raised funds through the auction of donated goods, ranging from weekend getaways to a flight in an Ex-Royal Air Force fighter jet...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-132 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201008301283181339.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201008301283181339.jpg Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 The interns recently visited the Iziko South African National Gallery to view the exhibition "1910-2010: From Peirneef to Gugulective". This is an exhibition that looks at modern South African art from the time of the formation of the Union of South Africa (in 1910) to the present -a period spanning 100 years- with the aim of showcasing the history and diversity of South African art.   This was a real treat for the group as they got the opportunity to see all...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-131 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201008301283170104.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201008301283170104.jpg Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 Members of the SAEP Environment Club enjoyed a day of exploring imaginations and fantasies, engaging their creativity by creating a Giraffe sculpture out of waste. The sculpture, which will be featured at SAEP's upcoming Philippi Arts Festival on September 24th, has been a long term project undertaken by the Environment Club.   Throughout the term, learners have been collecting empty cans and plastic bottles to create a sculpture with the theme 'Let us adopt good habits of waste management'. The sculpture is...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-130 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201008301283168608.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201008301283168608.jpg Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 July the 31st was a weekend to remember for the three Philippi schools (Sophumulela, Zisukhanyo and Intsebenziswano). Chatting and excitement filled the mini-buses as we traversed the Philippi settlement towards the Drift Sands Nature Reserve.   56 learners filled the lecture hall where Natasja, the conservation manger, conducted a well illustrated session on the importance of wetlands. After the session, the students were engaged into group tasks of micro-habitat observation. The aim was towards identifying all the possible negative impacts the natural...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-129 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201008301283167706.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201008301283167706.jpg Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 Makukhanye and Thandolwethu Educare happily replaced their old and badly-damaged mattresses with brand new children-sized ones thanks to the generous donation of Ryan Cox and friends.   These two ECD centres, looking after 25 to 45 children each, are both not registered yet and therefore in constant need of additional support in order to provide for their children. The irregular and small school fees paid by parents are the only income that the crèches currently receive.   Many thanks to Ryan and friends for...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-128 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201007221279792359.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201007221279792359.jpg Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 Loss manifests itself in different ways. Children who grow up in a township environment like Philippi often experience loss and grief at a very young age - from losing their home and belongings to losing parents and other close family members to HIV/Aids, malnutrition, fire, accidents or crime.   Even though it is certainly difficult for adults to deal with situations of loss and grief, it is even more difficult for young children and youth to cope with such feelings.   'Khululeka Grief &...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-127 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201007221279789391.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201007221279789391.jpg Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 In addition to teaching a Health, Hygiene & Nutrition training courses at all 10 ECD crèches, South African volunteer Lindy Martin has generously donated a brand new stove and oven to Thandolwethu Educare.   While teaching the course, Lindy noticed that Thandolwethu had only a two-ring top electric stove - of which only one ring worked - to cook for over 25 children and 3 staff. With the support of her family, Lindy was able to raise enough money to purchase a...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-124 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201007221279788004.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201007221279788004.jpg Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 On Thursday morning, the teachers and learners at Sophumelela Senior Secondary were greeted with the arrival of a brand new AmaAmbush Marimba set, which includes a full range of four marimbas: bass, tenor, alto and soprano. The set was bought by SAEP for use in our free after-school Marimba lessons, a part of SAEP Arts Outreach, but Sophumelela is free to use the set during the regular school day.   This term SAEP will be running two Marimba groups in Sophumelela and...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-126 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201007191279542377.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201007191279542377.jpg Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 On a frosty winters morning, a bustling group of 50 Grade 9 and 10 Hope Scholars were happily delivered to the sunny grounds of the South African National Gallery in the company gardens. The education wing of the gallery, in partnership with a newly launched NGO called the Lalela project, was running a month long series of arts workshops. We were invited to bring a group of scholars to participate in a photography day, which was managed by acclaimed South...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-123 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201007161279283834.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201007161279283834.jpg Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 I have been volunteering at SAEP since the end of February 2010 and when Isabel, SAEP's ECD Coordinator, approached me about running a Health, Hygiene & Nutrition course for some of the crèche cooks and principals, I said YES immediately - as this is my area of expertise! As a trained Chef I have done numerous Health & Hygiene courses and have learnt how to cook food in order to retain all of its health giving Vitamins and Minerals.   I put...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-122 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201007141279106407.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201007141279106407.jpg