The Windhoek Connection - 5 October 2022

Welcome to the University for Children

Why is the sky blue?

Why do streets get potholes?

How come ants don’t hurt themselves when falling from heights?

How do blind people read and write?

Children have many questions.

This was basis the digital Kinder University of the Goethe Institute was built on - to help children find answers to the phenomena of the world and encouraging them to think creatively.

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The Goethe Institute was founded by the Federal Republic of Germany, to promote the German culture and language worldwide. It offers language classes, promotes the german culture and encourages international cultural exchange.

The German Digital Kinder University, which is a FREE educational online platform for children aged 8-12 years, has been developed with children’s requirements and interests in mind. The project stimulates young students’ curiosity, and is designed to make the learning process enjoyable, is it takes the form of a game, with content children find entertaining. After spending 6-10 minutes attending an interactive class, the child gains access to various tasks.

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These tasks are not just based on the material in the lesson, but prompt the child to make their own causal connections, draw analogies and think creatively.

It is a supplement to, not a replacement for, lessons in school. One of the goals of the Digital University is to demonstrate that everything that happens in our dayto-day lives, no matter how ordinary, has a fascinating scientific explanation to it. The project helps young students develop their views of the world. It helps them to see it through a new lens and supports the understanding of how theoretical knowledge can be used in practice.

Using modern technology, which most children aged 8-12 are already familiar with (primarily for gaming), this facility develops media literacy in a more sophisticated way, providing them with skills that will be useful to them in the future.

Childhood is the best time to learn a foreign language. Knowing more than one language is a benefit in today’s world and for the purpose of scientific communication, German is the second most important language, after english.

The dean of the KinderUni is the brilliant, but sometimes scatterbrained, Professor Einstein. His research associate is Sophie Schlau. They are assisted by Professor Einstein’s beloved invention, JoWo (or JoWoGo), named after Johan Wolfgang von Goethe. The field investigator, Christoph, who originated from the german childhood favorite show “Die Sendung mit der Maus” is also a presenter at the KinderUni.

Through this program, students level up through the ranks, starting as a student and can graduate as a professor. Three faculties are available: “Humankind”, “Nature”, and “Technology”. Each faculty has 25 lectures.

The faculty “Humankind” covers subjects such as medicine, foreign cultures, food, art and sport. The faculty “Nature” deals with plants and animals. The “Technology” faculty focuses on the study of how different devices work.

Getting started is easy: visit kinderuni.goethe.de and create a new account. You can sign up as a student, parent or teacher. While the topic may be the same, teachers and parents have

available to aid the student with the specific topic. Select your faculty

choice and you’re ready to go.

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A “career in science” at the KinderUni develops like this:

1. Student;

2. Attend 3 lectures to obtain a Bachelors Degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Sciences);

3. Attend 2 lectures to obtain a Masters Degree (Master of Arts, Master of Technology or Master of Sciences);

4. Attend 2 lectures to become either a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Technology or Doctor of Natural Sciences;

5. Attend 9 additional lectures to become a Junior Professor;

6. And 3 further lectures to become a Professor.

If a child has already started learning German, Professor Einstein and Sophie use easy-to-follow German terms. To help children understand better, English or German subtitles can be enabled. Similar to the English version, children can also "catch" new

German words on a more advanced level.

This program can also be used to in schools in the following ways:

• Lectures can be used as classroom materials based on the relevant subject theme

• The Kinderuni materials can be part of the students' homework

• The Kinderuni can serve as the foundation for interdisciplinary projects.

The Goethe Institute (Windhoek) is envisioning a series of live classes to take place during 2023. For more information on this, visit kinderuni.goethe.de or contact the Goethe Institute in Windhoek.

Source: kinderuni.goethe.de

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@ The Coast

The Windhoek Connection is a platform for local businesses to reach local residents by means of a weekly newsletter distributed to a large local audience on various platforms. With the upcoming December holidays, many have started planning their break away to the coastal towns.

We have started working on a special issue, titled “Namibia @ The Coast” covering the coastal towns of Hentiesbaai, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

special issue will be released on 1 December 2022 and covers your events, activities, accommodation or any specials you would like to promote, during 10 December 2022 and 10 January 2023. Extensive promotion of this issue will continue until 5 January 2023.

Christmas in

When: 8 of October

Christmas in October

When: 8th of October

When: 8th of October

Time: 09:00 to 14:00

Time: 09:00 to 14:00

Where: At the corner of Slater and Lorentz str in klein windhoek

Time: 09:00 to

Christmas in October

Where: At the corner of Slater and Lorentz str in klein windhoek

Where: At the corner of Slater and Lorentz str in klein windhoek

Busy Brains Klein Windhoek is hosting a fundraiser for the school.

Busy Brains Klein

Windhoek is hosting a fundraiser for the school.

When: 8th of October

Busy Brains Klein Windhoek is hosting a fundraiser for the school.

Time: 09:00 to 14:00

Christmas in

When: 8th of October

When: 8th of October

Time: 09:00 to 14:00

The day will include fun activities for the children such as a jumping castle, face paint and sand art. Market stalls and delicious food and beverages will also be available, with a place to sit down and relax.

Where: At the corner of Slater and Lorentz str in klein windhoek

The day will include fun activities for the children such as a jumping castle, face paint and sand art. Market stalls and delicious food and beverages will also be available, with a place to sit down and relax. Come and have fun, and enjoy this day with us!

Time: 09:00 to 14:00

Where: c/o Slater and Lorentz Street (Klein Windhoek)

Busy Brains Klein Windhoek is hosting a fundraiser for the school.

The day will include fun activities for the children such as a jumping castle, face paint and sand art. Market stalls and delicious food and beverages will also be available, with a place to sit down and relax.

Christmas in October

Where: At the corner of Slater and Lorentz str in klein windhoek

Busy Brains Klein Windhoek is hosting a fundraiser for the school.

Come and have fun, and enjoy this day with us!

The day will include fun activities for the children such as a jumping castle, face paint and sand art. Market stalls and delicious food and beverages will also be available, with a place to sit down and relax. Come and have fun, and enjoy this day with us!

Come and have fun, and enjoy this day with us!

The day will include fun activities for the children such as a jumping castle, face paint and sand art. Market stalls

Busy Brains Klein Windhoek is hosting a fundraiser for the school. The day will include fun activities for the children such as a jumping castle, face paint and sand art. Market stalls and delicious food and beverages will also be available, with a place to sit down and relax.

What’s up? What’s up?

Catch the full listing of all upcoming events in and around Windhoek at windhoekconnection.com.na

Willem Botha Make Up Masterclass, Wednesday, 5 Oct · 12 – 6 PM

Whether you want to learn more about make-up artistry or simply attend a fun day out with friends, we highly recommend the master class for every woman, girl and man passionate about makeup or looking good.

Tickets are available at the MTC Dome Box Office, Webtickets and any Pick n Pay store. N$400 pre-sale; N$500 at the door; N$650 VIP front row seats and goody hamper included.

Drumming Circle at Joe’s Beerhouse, Wednesday, 5 Oct · 6 – 7 PM

Drumming at Joe’s Beerhouse: Every Wednesday 6-7pm. Brought to you by Ongoma Drum Café Namibia. For adults and kids alike. Even for those who “don’t have rhythm”. Especially for those! ;-) Drums are provided. Fun is guaranteed. Entrance is free. Donations are welcome. (Suggested participation fee: N$ 50, kids N$ 20)

Public talk by Tutaleni Ilonga: How To Gamify The Namibian Education System, Thursday, 6 Oct · 7 – 9 PM

How To Gamify The Namibian Education System. - Gamification vs Education - Traditional Teaching Methods vs Modern Teaching Methods - Benefits of Gamifying Education In Namibia

- How Can We Introduction Gamification in Education All events are open for public – everyone welcome! Venue is Namibia Scientific Society, Robert Mugabe Ave 110, opposite National Theatre.

UNAM Performing Arts - Showcase Week, Friday, 7 Oct to Saturday, 8 Oct

The showcases promise a vibrant program with headlining productions per showcase. Tickets for all showcases are available at Webtickets at N$30 for each day and will take place at the NTN Backstage, 19h00.

Sielskos met Hannes van Wyk, Friday, 7 Oct at 3:00 PM to Saturday, 8 Oct at 5:30 PM

Hannes van Wyk laat val die kollig op vroue wat sy lewe aangeraak het, of wat hom aangryp of inspireer. Dis 'n gesprek vol deernis, humor en wysheid wat enige vrou se hart sal verbly. In Windhoek gesels Sanet Prinsloo saam oor "regte kos". Venue: De Kayak

Brendan Peyper - Windhoek, Friday, 7 Oct · 6 PM

Vir navrae en bespreekings, kontak 081 288 2886.

Lente dans, Friday, 7 Oct · 6 – 10 PM

Wanderers Sports Cafe presents Our spring dance met JYED!

Come enjoy good music, nice big dance floor. Amazing specials being offered. Book your table as soon as possible: Single tickets N$85; N$600 for a table of 10

Busy Brains Klein Windhoek is hosting a fundraiser for the school.

8th of October; 09:00 to 14:00 at the c/o Slater and Lorentz Street (Klein Windhoek)

The day will include fun activities for the children such as a jumping castle, face paint and sand art. Market stalls and delicious food and beverages will also be available, with a place to sit down and relax. Come and have fun, and enjoy this day with us!

Windhoek se eie Boeremark! Saturday, 8 Oct · 8 AM – 1 PM

Die boeremark word op die skougronde gehou (lewende hawe kant), vanaf 8h00 to 13h00. Binne parkering beskikbaar vir senior burgers. Ingangsfooi: N$5.00 (Pensionarisse en kinders: gratis)

SPCA Garage Sale, Saturday, 8 Oct · 9 AM – 1 PM

Donate your stuff! If you have stuff lying around, we'll gladly take it off your hands. Drop off deadline: Thursday, 6 October 2022 at 17h00 at 145 Robert Mugabe Avenue or call us on 061 238 654 to make other arrangements.

Windhoek Business Expo, Saturday, 8 Oct · 10 AM – 2 PM

Whether you would like to join us as an exhibitor or attendee, the Windhoek Business Expo will have something to offer you whether it is

• To learn from our incredible speakers;

• To network with fellow entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs; or

• To find and support local and female owned business. We look forward to seeing you on 08 October 2022 at The Barn Conference & Restaurant, 12 Acacia Street, Suiderhof, Windhoek

What’s up? What’s up?

Eat up! Eat up!

Home made Cream Cheese

This homemade Cream Cheese recipe could not be easier to make, because everything you need to make rich, creamy, and tangy cream cheese is most likely already in your fridge.

Ingredients

• 1000ml whole milk (not low fat)

• 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice (lime juice or white vinegar)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt (add more if desired)

Method

• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the milk on med-high. Stirring constantly until it starts to a rolling simmer.

• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the lemon juice 1 tablespoon at a time, in 1-minute intervals. Continue stirring constantly.

• Continue cooking until the mixture curdles. Stir constantly till the mixture has separated completely, this should take just a few minutes. There will be a green liquid on the bottom and thick curdles on top. Remove from the heat. This should happen within a few minutes.

• Lay a sieve with cheesecloth over a large bowl. Pour the curd mixture into the sieve. Let it strain and cool for about 15 minutes.

• Transfer curds to a food processor and process until curds have come together and are totally smooth and creamy. It will take around 3-4 minutes. Keep going if your cream cheese is grainy.

• Add salt and taste. Add more if you want more flavor. Now is also a good time to add herbs, garlic or any other flavors you like.

• This cream cheese must be stored in the fridge. I always use it within 7 days but can last as long as up to 2 weeks.

By Gemma Stafford

Octoberitis: Any medical term ending in “itis” refers to an inflammation in certain places. In this instance, it refers to the inflammation of the last quarter of the year. Its symptoms include irritability, fatigue, a heightened sweet tooth, spontaneous appearance of Christmas decoration and carols. It is usually associated with the term “I’m SO over this year!”.

There is no instant cure for it, and the pressure to get things done is moving towards its peak. All we long for is to go on that well-deserved year-end holiday. But there are certain things we can do to alleviate some of the symptoms. Drink plenty of water, get enough rest and take the occasional walk to rid the biggest frustrations. Chocolate helps, too.

The most important thing, however, is your outlook in life. Remember to look on the bright side.

The below is part of a drive called “Action for Happiness” and I hope it bring you the much needed woema to make it through the last part of this year.

Tuesday, 4 October Wednesday, 5 October Thursday, 6 October

Start your day with the most important thing on your to-do list.

Be a realistic optimist. See life as it is, but focus on what is good.

Remind yourself that things can change for the better.

Friday, 7 October Saturday, 8 October Sunday, 9 October

Look for the good in people around you today.

Make some progress on a project or task you have been avoiding.

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Share an important goal with someone you trust.

Monday, 10 October

Take time to reflect on what you have accomplished recently.