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In collaboration with the Maths and Science Leadership Academy (MSLA), Boshof Solar Power has initiated the second and final phase of a STEM training programme for primary school educators and Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, here intheBoshofarea Aimedatencouraging the incorporation of Maths and Science fundamentalsintolearningfromayoung age, and not only at High School level, phase two of the programme benefits educators from Grade 1 up to Grade 3. The training sessions, which took place during the last week of August 2022, at Boshof Combined School, drew nineteen educators, comprising three subject advisors, from Boshof Combined School, BoshofIntermediateSchool,andAramela Combined School. In addition to the Maths and Science Leadership Academy, this programme has been initiated in collaboration with both the Department of Education and Department of Social Development and the training has been provided by LASEC Education Speaking to the Department of Education’s Chief

Education Specialist: Curriculum Management and Support, ECD and Primary Schools, Mrs Amelia Mofokeng, she explains, “We believe that learners will become curious and want to know morewhenexposedtoSTEMconcepts.A questioning and enquiring mind is encouraged, which in return will enhance learning Hence, we hope that the attitude of learners towards the subjects will be very positive and they will want to continue doing the subjects in the future.” The first phase of the programmewasfocusedontheGradeRR and R age groups, to ensure that the foundation years are solid. This programme is an extension of the education partnership, which kicked off in 2015, between Boshof Solar Power and the MSLA, aimed specifically at stimulating the desire amongst learners to study STEM subjects. The programme hasproven to be a success, with regards tobothlearnerattendanceandacademic achievementsandincludedtheprovision of learning materials for allparticipating schools “All the teaching aids and apparatus provided played a vital role

andopenedupanewworldtomeformy classroom I will be using the beads and laces,abacusandpegboardsforrevision andinterventionnextterm,asitwillhelp with pattern, shapes and counting. The geoboardwillassistinrevisingdoubling and halving as well as fractions. We will also use the clock to revise time,” said Vuyelwa Hester Mhlaba, Grade 2 educator at Boshof Primary School The solar plant views this programme as a natural progression, and a key step to driving the uptake and success of STEM in local schools. “We would like to stimulate an interest in Maths and Scienceconceptsfromasyounganageas possible as we have noticed when it comestosubjectchoicetimeinGrade10 very few learners are choosing these subjects for Matric We believe including these subjects until Matric will boost employment opportunities for the learners after school, with our dream being to see a local Boshof learner qualifyingasanEngineerandworkingat our solar plant,” concluded Zuki Ndlela, EconomicDevelopmentOfficerofBoshof SolarPower

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Teachers celebrate awareness and colour the school pink for a day!

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October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and recently the female staff of the Boshof Combined School celebrated this important month by wearing pink to school. Even though it was last month, they only recently showcased the day on social media They wrote: “Thank you to one of our own

teachers,MsBotesforgivingus more information about breast cancerandthankstoMsMarais for the beautiful and delicious cupcakes From our side to the whole Boshof Combined Community, please talk about this. With enough knowledge about breast cancer we can screen ourselves and beat breast cancer in time which canformatANYAGE”

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A logical career

investigating logistics

'The importance of logistics and supply chain management has grown in a really big way,' says Alida Hattingh of Boston City Campus 'In any industry goods need to be sourced, bought, stored and dispatched. This is even more importantinadigitallyrunbusiness.Efficientandeffectivemanagementofall these processes is critical in the business world” Alida is very excited about logistics as a career of the future “While the pandemic has ended, it boosted onlineshoppinginahugeway,andallsignsarethatthepopularityofgetting yourgroceriesandshoesthroughadigitalorderisheretostay Thepandemic showed is that studies, work and clothes shopping can be done more effectively online! I really believe that graduates who are equipped with a comprehensive and integrated knowledge oflogistics willhavedoors opento them” “In the retail sector there are elements that must be almost perfect in ordertoremaincompetitiveandefficient Theseincludecustomerrelationship management,pricing,timinganddelivery,”sheexplains “Itmakessensethen that logistics and supply chain management are critical competencies that contribute tocreating customer satisfaction” Delivering products/services at the promised time; place; cost, and in the agreed upon quantity and quality keeps the wheels turning in this business and career. So what does a job in logistics entail? The logistics sector ensures that goods are available to consumers when and where they need them. When you register at Boston, a chain is set in motion to ensure you get your academic material, notes, text books, registration pack all at the right time and the right place we have over 46 branches so this must be done right! Logisticians oversee important phases of a product's life, including allocation, distribution, and delivery The demand for logistics is currently at anall time high, this might be the career foryou

1 Job growth Logistics is a rapidly expanding field that continues to experience growth even in the height of the recession Now, the field is even morepromising As theeconomy experiences adownturn,retailspaces close,

and online markets increase Therefore so does the need for logistics managers

2. There is a relatively low barrier to entry Logisticsoffersjob seekersthe opportunitytosecureworkwithoutanadvanceddegree

3. Opportunities exist for promotion within logistics and within the company Uppermanagementjobswillbeavailable makesureyoucantake advantagebycontinuingyourstudieswithadegree.

4. Work close to home Sincewarehousesrequirelargespaces, many willbe found outside of the very industrial or urban areas where rent is costly, and maybesituatedclosertoresidentialareas

5 Specialise in an industry Within the field of logistics, candidates can choose an industry that they enjoy such as medical, retail or books Places of employmentalsocan varyfrombigcorporations, smallbusiness, and not for profit organisations The Boston Higher Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will enable graduates to operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows based applications; Understand the implications of basic accounting and value analysis in the reduction and possible elimination of total cost of operations in an organisation: Apply different stock and materials management technologies in order to offer best service to both internal and external stakeholders: understand different sources of vendor information: apply logistics and procurement principles to manage forecasting and time Steady employment and high pay encourage individuals to remain in the field because they find their work so rewarding However,theskillstheydevelopdoopennewandexcitingchallengestothem! These upbeat employees believe in their ability to make a difference in this field,enjoyingthepersonalgrowthanddevelopment Visitwwwbostonacza

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Daai strepie

Kitchen delight

Stuffed

mushrooms

Ingredients

8largeportobellomushrooms

30ml(2Tbsp)oliveoil

1wholeonion,peeledand finelychopped

2wholetomatoes,chopped

10ml(2tsp)Robertsons crushedgarlic

6cupscoarselychopped spinach

30ml(2Tbsp)Robertsons

Braai&GrillAll in One

30ml(2Tbsp)tomatopaste

2.5ml(½tsp)Robertsons blackpepper

250ml(1cup)grated mozzarellacheese

Preparation method

Clean the mushrooms with a paper towel. Remove the stemsand use a spoon to scrape outthegills Setaside Heat theoliveoilin a pan and sauté the onions until soft Add the tomatoesandRobertsonsCrushedGarlic,and cook until the tomatoes are soft and juicy Add the spinach and the Robertsons Braai & GrillAll in Oneandcookuntilthespinachhas wilted. Now add the tomato paste and Robertsons Black Pepper, and cook for a further 5 minutes Lay the mushrooms, hollow sides up, on one side of a sheet of greasedtinfoilthatislongenoughtoenclose allthemushroomsinaparceloncetheyhave been stuffed Fill the mushrooms with tomato and spinach mixture. Top each mushroom with grated cheese. Flip theother side of the foil over the mushrooms and fold over the edges to create a sealed parcel

Place the parcel on the grid when the coals havecooleddown Cookfor20 25minutes,or untilthecheesehasmelted Servewarm

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You don’t have to be a motorcyclist to have heard about the Indian motorcycle manufacturercalledBajaj Bajaj hasbeen servicingtheneedsof the delivery market across the African continent for years, selling more than 5 million units in Africa in the last 10 years Another important thing to note is that Bajaj Auto, the motorcycle division, is just one of the many divisions run by the Bajaj group Focusing on the motorcycle division, they have grown and built their companyoverthelast70years and have now become the world’s fourth largest two wheeler manufacturer and the largest three wheeler manufacturer There’s no denying the fact that Bajaj is a juggernaut in the motorcycle industry with a big focus pointed in the direction of the delivery market across the

A New Lightweight in Town: Bajaj Boxer 150

world. Although very focused onthedeliveryspace,Bajajhas also been in charge of building engines and motorcycles for many European and Japanese motorcyclecompaniesoverthe years. This surely gives buyers peace of mind when investing in their products knowing that quality and engineering are at a high and trusted level So, who are we dealing with in South Africa? They go by the name of TransRev Bajaj; a passionate team who are the sole authorised distributor for the South African region. After slowly growing their footprint in SA thanks to the Qute (four wheeler),thetuk tukRE4sand the CT125, they are now ready for the big leagues Ready to take on the competition, they contacted us to give their new player a test. Welcome to the BajajBoxer150… The Boxer 150 enters its way

into an already very competitive delivery market with importers selling their workhorses like fresh bread at a bakery However, this does not faze Bajaj one bit, with the Boxer bringing its years of experience from upper Africa and India tothe growing South African market With that said, let’s turn the key So, what is the Bajaj Boxer 150 all about? The Boxer is a born and bred city dweller with drum brakes at each end, plush but well damped suspension, a fully enclosed chain guard, standard crash protection, centre stand, USBchargeport,gearindicator and a 145cc single cylinder motor The Boxer is as simple as it gets when it comes to “form vs function” leaving you with a satisfactory feeling once you’ve taken a step back and considered everything. The Boxerfiresupfromacoldstart

with ease (considering it’s a carbureted motorcycle) and idles with little to no vibrations you can hardly tell the bike is running Run the little 145cc single cylinder motor does, eking out 12 hp at 7,500rpmand12.1Nmofpeak torque at 4,500 rpm, not much parked next to a Panigale but right up there with its competitors On the road you find yourself tapping through the smooth 5 speed box with enough low down torque to short shift and lug off idle speeds without any hesitation. The Boxer excels at inner city speeds where 80 km/h and below are expected With that said, the Boxer is more than capable of doing the odd bit of highwaytraveltoo.

The Bajaj Boxer is on sale for R24 999 and sold by Bajaj Clocolan. 073 847 2468 Delivery nationwide