The latest news and updates from SAEP en-ZA http://www.saep.org/news Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0200 After an extensive selection process, Bulelani Futshane, a former Bridging Year student and an assistant coordinator of SAEP's Hope Scholars Programme, has been selected to represent South Africa as one of only 17 Spark International "Changemakers", chosen from throughout the country. Recognized for his tireless work as a local leader in Philippi township, Bulelani has an impressive history of commitment to positive social change in his home community.   Bulelani is among the pioneers of SAEP's Bridging Year Programme. After completion of his...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-245 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201202031328277282none http://www.saep.org/media/news/201202031328277282none Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The application process for the 2012 Bridging Year is underway, and applications have been rolling in to SAEP's headquarters.   The Bridging Year staff will finalise selections in mid-February, so any interested candidates are urged to apply now. Candidates can email Shep Willis (shep.willis@gmail.com) to request an application.   SAEP's Bridging Year is a well established holistic programme designed to equip promising township matriculants with the skills and resources to become successful young adults and tertiary students. The programme aims to foster confidence, academic...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-244 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201201271327652984.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201201271327652984.jpg Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200 After only three years of operation, SAEP's ADT Teach Programme has been selected to receive the Tyco International Security Solutions President's Award for 2011.   The programme, one of only three programmes worldwide to be honoured with the award, uses mobile laptop labs to prepare township learners for work and higher education. Graduating Grade 12 learners will be able to earn a nationally-accredited certificate, equivalent to a tertiary-level computer course. The programme has been enormously successful this year, expanding to reach nearly...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-243 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201201251327477734.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201201251327477734.jpg Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200 After weeks of anticipation, the matric exam results for the Bridging Year Class of 2011 surfaced on 5 January. SAEP is happy to report that all students improved their results by at least one symbol in 25 of the 26 exams. Chante Mntudyedwa proved herself most remarkably, receiving a distinction in accounting and improving by at least one symbol in all of her subjects.   Thanks to their improved marks, at the time of this writing, more than 80 percent of the students...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-242 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201201241327391606.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201201241327391606.jpg Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Two former Bridging Year students continue to make SAEP proud by earning academic distinctions on their year-end results.   After months of hard work, Siphokazi Mpololo and Sandiso Ndinisa have earned outstanding marks, receiving special recognition from their schools. Sandiso is currently pursuing a diploma in Sports Management, while Sipokazi is majoring in Construction Technology. Both students attribute their success to SAEP and the academic and financial support they have received as a result of their involvement in SAEP's Bridging Year and...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-241 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201201201327066943.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201201201327066943.jpg Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200   SAEP's Bridging Year Programme is the focus of a new academic paper to be presented at the first annual South African Basic Education Conference, "Opening the Doors to Quality Education for All."   The abstract, entitled "SAEP's intensive, holistic Bridging Year Programme for township matriculants: outcomes and lessons of best practice," was authored by Katie Huston of SAEP's Centre for Innovative Education and Community Service (CIECS) with the help of SAEP's Bridging Year Manager, Shep Willis. Reviewed by experts from the education...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-240 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201201101326182427.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201201101326182427.jpg Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200   In a graduation ceremony held on 2nd December 2011, the top nine ADT Teach students were awarded desktop computers in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement this year. Upon receiving the computers, students exchanged congratulations and were honoured with heavy applause from parents, learners and SAEP staff in attendance.     The learners were among a cohort of their grade 10 peers also participating in the ceremony at Zisukhanyo High School, all of whom were formally recognized for graduating with IT qualification from...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-239 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201201051325777476.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201201051325777476.jpg Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 Here at SAEP, we would like to extend our gratitude to all those that have donated their time, energy, and funds to support SAEP's programmes in 2011 and years past. Thanks to the ongoing help of our generous supporters, this year has been a remarkable one.   Wishing our friends around the world a lovely festive season!  ]]> http://www.saep.org/news-238 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201112221324560399.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201112221324560399.jpg Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 In a pilot project from the SAEP Centre for Innovative Education and Community Service, Tom Burgess, an SAEP volunteer and recent law school graduate, has created an after-school programme aimed at introducing learners to legal thinking and the possibility of law as a future career.   As part of the project, on Saturday, 10 December, a moot court competition was held at Intsebenziswano Secondary School in Philippi. Participants included Grade 10 learners from Sophumelela and  Intsebenziswano Senior Secondary schools.   The competition was held...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-237 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201112201324383722.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201112201324383722.jpg Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 To cap off the school year, four lovely graduation ceremonies were held on November 26th for Kiddies Educare, Sakhingomso Educare, Babalwa Educare and Qhamani Educare.     Parents, families, teachers, and SAEP staff members were in attendance and were treated with singing, dancing, and drama performances by the young graduates. Elise Farley, ECD Programme coordinator, has described the day as a resounding success.   SAEP was thrilled to help honour the children and their families in their accomplishments this year, and in what we...]]> http://www.saep.org/news-236 http://www.saep.org/media/thumbs/201112131323784543.jpg http://www.saep.org/media/news/201112131323784543.jpg