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A Biography of Elvis Blue
Beyond Hallelujah
It has been said that no one covers Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ like Rufus Wainwright. That was of course until Elvis Blue came along. His soulful rendition of the Cohen standard elicits a wave of emotion from even the most stoic listener. But, what the world has begun to realise is that Elvis Blue resonates with a creative force that transcends any cover version – no matter how great the song is.
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ne simply has to listen to the hauntingly beautiful Things My Father Said or Lighthouse or Save Me, or any of his original compositions for that matter, to realise that you are in the company of greatness. Balance this divine gift with great humility, a kind heart and the work ethic of Henry Ford and you begin to understand the soul within this artist. The gifted musician’s journey started when he was a young boy, singing in school choirs, and busking in the streets of Joburg and Scotland. His one and only goal was to make and perform music. After a stint overseas as a street musician, Elvis returned to South Africa where he decided to study contemporary music. After appearing in numerous bands Elvis started a project where he sang under the name MONO. He released three albums under this name. When MONO’s record deal came to an end, Elvis decided that he would move to George where he would become a music teacher, write his own music and live a quiet life. After spending some time in George, Elvis was approached by a UHFRUG FRPSDQ\ ZKR ZDQWHG KLP WR UHFRUG DQ $IULNDDQV DOEXP ³7KH ¿ UVW album I did was under the name Jan Hoogendyk, my real name, and the album did really well. It won an ATKV Lier Toekening Award. His second Afrikaans album, Ontskemer also under the name Jan Hoogendyk, was nominated for a 2010 SAMA Award. While living in George he met the friend whose name he would adopt in 2008. “My wife works at an organisation that is a hospice and children’s home and I met this little boy there when I used to go and play my guitar for them. He really wanted to be a keyboard player, and his name was Elvis Blaauw”, he says. When he passed away in 2009, as a tribute to this amazing young man, Jan Hoogendyk adopted his name and Elvis Blue was born. In 2010, Elvis Blue won the title of Mnet Idol for that year – sharing half WKH SUR¿ W ZLWK UXQQHU XS /OR\G &HOH
Elvis Blue released the album that would change his life as a musician and consolidate all his years of hard work. This album was simply titled Elvis Blue. On the album’s release in November 2010, it shot up the radio DQG VDOHV FKDUWV DQG UHDFKHG *ROG VWDWXV 7KH ¿ UVW WZR VLQJOHV Things My Father said and Lighthouse were massive hits and the third single, Save Me, is currently on playlists across the country. Since the release of his album, Elvis has set himself apart as an exceptional performer of live music, using some of the best local musicians to round out his band on stage, insisting on delivering music with depth to audiences across the country. Elvis is also a dedicated husband and father besides being a world class musician and a household name in South Africa. The success of Elvis Blue over the past few years enabled him to invest in something very near and dear to his heart – The Elvis Blue Music Academy. The Academy was started by Elvis to teach underprivileged children the joy of music. The organisation provides instruments and instruction in a safe, warm environment. “Music has the ability to heal,” Elvis says. “This venture is living proof of that.” The Elvis Blue Music Academy RSHUDWHV LQ WKH :HVWHUQ &DSH *HRUJH DQG LV UROOLQJ RXW LQ Alexandra in Gauteng in the near future. Elvis’ success is due to years of hard work, passion and commitment, and even though the path has been long and sometimes never ending, the real journey has only begun now. There is a lingering feeling of awe when you meet this humble artist. True talent begets respect and admiration. And that’s exactly why Elvis Blue has our country at his feet. H www.elvisblue.co.za Facebook and Twitter – Elvis Blue
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Ed’s Letter Hey everyone, We’ve got lots in store for you in our jam-packed July issue of amawinna! From an interview with Idols winner Elvis Blue, to an exclusive spread from sea-world and our beautiful South African ocean life to super competitions with great giveaways! Following our Youth issue from last month, Mandela Month has come upon us in which the Moral Regeneration Movement compels us to work together as a community and dedicating our time to members of our community in need! This month amawinna went ice-skating with our sponsor Lenovo, and they’ve given us a cool fact sheet about their brand new ThinkPad! If you have any thoughts you’d like to shout out and be heard, send it to us and maybe your letters will get published! Check out our site if you want to submit anything! And lastly, try to get involved in your community and help others out! And of course, have a great month! With love, LYNN Xxxx
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Heads UP ell, it is July already and just about everyone is preparing for mid-year examinations right across the system. If you are a Grade 12 learner you will have been advised about the importance of the results in these examinations for your applications to study at a tertiary institution next year. Remember, initial selections are done by universities and technikons on your results from Grade 11 and H[DPLQDWLRQV GXULQJ \RXU *UDGH \HDU <RXU ¿ QDO UHVXOWV VHUYH WR FRQ¿ UP ZKHWKHU \RX KDYH DFWXDOO\ DFKLHYHG DV \RXU HDUOLHU UHVXOWV suggested. If you haven’t yet made your applications to tertiary institutions, don’t waste any time – do it now. You don’t want to be left standing in long queues next year because you didn’t make your application this year. If you are not sure what to do, ask your teacher for assistance;; alternately, visit the website of the institution you would like to study at – they are very user friendly. Good luck. Thanks. Take care. H
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Amanda Blankfield of Afrika Tikkun and Colin Brown from Deutsche Bank with the 2010 winners from Lincoln Heights Secondary School in KZN.
Afroze Bholat and Ashraf Vahed, from Lincoln Heights Secondary School, after receiving their award.
Youth Citizens Action Programme gains momentum Teenage pregnancy; poverty and hunger; environmental issues; substance abuse; bullying – these are just some of the issues grade 10 learners in all nine of the country’s provinces are tackling as part of the second annual Youth Citizens Action Programme (YCAP).
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he Youth Citizens Action Programme (YCAP), run by Afrika Tikkun in partnership with Deutsche Bank, encourages youth to take action in their schools and communities to address issues of concern DQG UHOHYDQFH LQ WKHLU VSHFL¿ F environment. The best provincial projects are then selected to enter a national competition where the winning teams are awarded resources DQG ¿ QDQFLDO DLG WR LPSOHPHQW WKHLU LGHDV The pilot programme took place in 2010 and was a major success in the four participating provinces: KwaZulu Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng. The Youth Citizens Action Programme gives youth project management skills that helps them WR ¿ QG SUREOHPV XQGHUVWDQG WKHP EUDLQVWRUP solutions and choose the best course of action and then review the impact and results to learn how to improve the next time to contribute to changing their schools and communities for the better. The skills they develop help the youth to become well-rounded citizens who can take action to solve problems without relying on adults.
Heartlines, an NGO that develops tools to promote conversations about putting values into action, wrote the Values booklets that were delivered free of cost to the Provincial Education Departments by RAM Hand-to- Hand Couriers to be used by the learners for the programme. On Heritage Day, 24 September 2011, the winners of the provincial competitions will go to Johannesburg to participate in the National Competition and present their projects to a panel of judges. The winning school will receive R25 000 from Deutsche Bank ZKLOH WKH ¿ UVW DQG VHFRQG runners-up will win cash prizes for their schools as well. Afrika Tikkun Marketing Manager Amanda %ODQN¿ HOG FRQFOXGHV ³7KH RQJRLQJ ¿ QDQFLDO and logistical support from Deutsche Bank is remarkable. And the response from the schools and the support we have received from the Race and Values Directorate of the Department of Education has been fantastic. Some of the projects are truly innovative and we look forward to seeing their impact on the schools and the communities.” H
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he Media Development & Diversity Agency (MDDA) partnered the Institute for the Advancement of Journalism (IAJ) to facilitate basic journalism training under its Media Literacy & Culture of reading Programme in the Eastern Cape and North West provinces. The trainings were held after the MDDA launched The Media Literacy & Culture of Reading Summit in the two provinces. ,Q WKH (DVWHUQ &DSH SURYLQFH WKH ¿ UVW WUDLQLQJ “Teacher-Coordinators Workshop”, was held on 23 – 24 October 2009 in Kokstad at Ingwe Lodge;; attended by eight (8) teacher- coordinators. The second training was attended by 40 learners and 7 teachers;; and they were trained during “Learners and Educators Workshop” held on 6 – 7 February 2010 at Mount Currie High School at Kokstad. The school newspaper project has gained support from the Department of Education in Maloti District in the Eastern Cape. Ms. Thami Tenza and Mr. Pule Matela both attended the summit and provincial training workshops. 7KH GLVWULFW RI¿ FH DOVR SURYLGHG VXSSRUW LQ terms of distributing the invitations to other schools where there were no communication facilities in place.
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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela The IAJ worked with the following schools during the implementation phase:
St. Margaret SSS, Moiketsi Graves SSS, Mt. Hargreaves SSS, Maluti JSS, Pontsheng JSS, Prospect JSS, and all these schools fall under Maloti Education district. The other schools which fall under Mount Frere Education district are E.N Makaula JSS, Zibokwana JSS, Mt Ayliff JSS and Mahamane JSS. These schools have shown a commitment to be part of School Newspaper Project even though some still face challenges in terms of
lack of resources like computers, cameras, printers and other relevant resources needed to run the school newsletter/paper. In the North West province, the approach was expected to be much better as there we lessons learnt from the Eastern Cape province. The unique thing about North West province is that there was buy-in from the Department of Education at the provincial level. Both North West training of Teacher-Coordinators and Learners were launched in two consecutive weekends of 16 & 17 October 2010 and the second leg was on 23 & 24 October 2010 at Ngaka Modiri Molema District –Regional Education Department. All these were made possible by Ms. Nchoe, deputy director of projects and special programme, Ms. Baas, both from Ngaka Modiri 0ROHPD GLVWULFW RI¿ FH DQG 0U (OLDV 0DOLQGL from provincial Communication Directorate. They made time to help in terms of logistic arrangement when the IAJ sent them a request. sent them a request. The following schools were trained during the aftercare support;; Batloung High School, Kebalepile High School, Tshoganyetso High 6FKRRO 0D¿ NHQJ +LJK 6FKRRO 6HWORSR +LJK School, Reikanne High School, Mothibinyane
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High School, Kagiso Barolong High School, Mmoledi High School, Madiba High School and Leteane High School – all these schools are part of Ngaka Modiri Molema district. The Media Literacy Project does not only enhance the accessibility of community based media platform but it also empowers historically disadvantaged communities and it creates a platform for the very communities through school newsletter/paper to experiment with the right to freedom of speech. The School newspaper project is an ideal instrument to be used by the learners in exercising this freedom of expression within the legitimate and controlled environment. The school newspaper project faces the challenges in terms of lack of resources for participating schools particularly in the
Eastern Cape and part of the problem is that some of these schools don’t have electricity. Lack of computers and other equipment forms part of the challenge that implementing partners need to look at and seek interventions. The other challenge that may be indirect is the commitment of the schools to keep the project running beyond MDDA & IAJ support. The IAJ, in an effort to leverage resources has embarked on donate-old computer campaign, wherein the Institute has sent-out letters to different companies to donate either computers or old printers. The campaign has thus-far collected four computers that will be donated to schools later.
The Institute for the Advancement of Journalism would like to thank MDDA for its continued support and funding of this project;; which part of its outcome is School Newspaper Toolkit titled “Starting your own School Newspaper”. This is part of a pledge that the IAJ has taken upon itself when it started with Kidz Radio Toolkit, which is a spin-off of toolkit for kidz radio mentors, which had beenb called Sakaza Mgani and is also supported by MDDA. H
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They were immediately asked to write an article with a title, using right brain methods. Some learners read out these articles. Educators were given books written by Felicity with exercises to develop the right brain. The learners were told how to gather news and were expected to do so prior to the after care trainings to take later. These took place on the 9th June at the King Bhekuzulu High School in Nongoma and on the 10th June at Masibumbane High School in Ulundi. What great days these were for learners and educators when they were refreshed on the method of using the right brain’s creativity, again asked to each write an article on a school function, and then given the rest of the day to work in their school teams to produce their own newsletter! This drew out of the learners articles on subjects that mattered to them. Eighty learners in a class, a shortage of teachers, sporting successes, the destructive effect of drugs, fashion and sporting success, entertainment, dances, jokes and competitions were included to make newsletters that will be read by others in their schools, so helping to increase reading interest. Where there was talent in drawing,
Pitifully she gathers up the last of her prized belongings… These living mementos of the great times, years and moments. 7KHQ VKH GULQNV D ¿ QDO WRDVW WR KHU HQGHG OLIH She savours the last few minutes, pondering how she came to such a dire end, considering the ultimate cost of the timing, her long lost legacy now drained by that sheer moment of bad timing. It is all lost…a repertoire untainted now blemished yet had been so silent. Yet it only took only a split second, a minute, hour… A day, a time, a moment, of unexpected and non countered misjudgement. A moment of carelessness was all it took to end it all. Shamefully disgraced when plans had been set and goals had been made. Dreams had, now dashed. Hopes wished, now banned. Outlawed by her kind, alienated by disgrace, misunderstood and forgotten by many. Cast out rotten for a little act of innocent treachery. Like a puff of smoke that slowly disintegrates and vanishes in wisps of clear space, it was all over. Timing, so precious, yet so deadly. Timing, a savior, and yet an unexpected destroyer. Timing, just how wrong you had been. H Zimangazenkosi Mthimkhulu Rand Private School – Grade12
learners added to the effect of their newsletters with their own illustrations. Titles of newsletters from Nongoma schools were: The Eagle’s Eye, Rise Up;; Umkhanyankude Press;; Ivuna Newsletter and Full Moon. The Ulundi newsletters were: New Day, James News;; Let’s Unite Blog;; and Facing Forward. By the end of the day, happy learners took off a photocopy of their work and the original went back with Felicity Keats Morrison for typesetting and printing. In July, the schools concerned will all receive 100 copies of their own newsletters for circulation in the school. Having learnt how to create a newsletter, these teams are now on their own to produce another two newsletters before September. This wonderful project gives them not only the skills of better writing in all school subjects but can lead to great careers of various kinds in the media. Journalists, script writers, radio interviewers, the advertising industry and television reporting all require a skill in writing. So many thanks go to the MDDA – a fairy godmother indeed - for bringing about this project which so delighted the learners! H
Should any schools be interested in training in right brain creative writing please phone Felicity on 031-4641556 for details
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hulabebuka Secondary School in deep rural Umbumbulu on KZN’s south coast are very proud that one of their members, Sthokozile Mkhize, got an A for English in the 2010 exams. For an orphan in a deep rural school this is an incredible achievement, their Principal says, and in a way can be attributed to this school’s Dancing Pencils Writing Club and their publication in English of “With Pencil in Hand.” Together with the English teacher, Mr Mhlongo’s dedicated effort, Sthokozile’s zeal, enthusiasm and hard work and the motivation provided by his work being published by the Writing Club, this accomplishment became a reality. This is their amazing story. When the Dancing Pencils clubs have their annual book launch, there is always a “give away”, sponsored by umSinsi Press, of a package of 40 books to disadvantaged schools. In 2008, we received an email from Premilla Deonath, principal of
Khulabebuka Secondary in Umbumbulu where some of the classrooms have grass and rocks IRU WKH À RRUV 6KH ZURWH WKDW WKH\ ZRXOG ORYH to be invited to collect books as “there was no electricity, water or telephone at the school and the roads were rough gravel but the learners were thirsty for knowledge.” The upshot was that representatives from 6 Umbumbulu schools were so impressed with what other rural schools were doing at the annual book launch that three of their teachers trained with Felicity as Mentors in the December holidays and went back to start a junior club at Ndlandlama Primary and a senior club at Khulabebuka Secondary. To get funds to have just a few books originated and printed for the launch in 2009, the learners did Zulu dances, washed cars and the Principal took photos when they had a civvies day where learners wore casual clothing and
teachers wore school uniforms! The experience of coming to Durban to launch their two books was huge. They also got to be on TV as “The Power Within” was present to LQWHUYLHZ DQG ¿ OP ,W ZDV WKH YHU\ ¿ UVW WLPH VRPH RI WKHVH UXUDO children had ever been to the city. Besides the Durban City Hall with the book launch and lunch, there were the buildings, the cars, the bay and just the general experience of a city. These rural clubs need sponsors and the Dancing Pencils Literacy Development Project does have a banking account and auditors. (see it on://www. dancingpencils.org.za). The Khulabebuka Secondary School and the Ndlandlama Primary School writing clubs are hoping to publish another anthology of their work this year and have already prepared material towards it. H Check our books and news in our website://www.umsinsi.com
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Aquarist: Ushaka Sea World
Why a career in the Marine World?
I grew up in Sodwana Bay and whilst at school;; during the holidays and over the weekends, I used to assist the divers for pocket money. While I was helping and listening to stories about this fascinating world, I knew nothing about and I GHFLGHG WR ¿ QG RXW IRU P\VHOI
What were your initial challenges?
As you know, most black people are very scared of entering the ocean as they fear sharks and the unknown so when I discussed my dreams with my family they were all against my dreams. This was hard for me as a young boy but I was DGYHQWXURXV DQG ¿ QDOO\ FRQYLQFHG P\ IDPLO\ WKDW I would be safe in the ocean.
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I was very scared and made sure that I stayed in the middle of all the other divers as I worked out that the sharks would not then not be able to see PH 0\ FRQ¿ GHQFH JUHZ ZLWK HDFK H[SHULHQFH and I was very proud that I was able to overcome my fear and venture into an unknown, fascinating world.
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through corals which I found out were not plants but animals and the more I learned the more fascinated I became. It soon became clear to me that there was so much to learn and so many fascinating animals to discover it would take a lifetime to discover a small percentage of what there is to know. So my lifelong journey with the ocean begins. I have been working in the ocean world for 9 years now and I learn something new every day.
What do you like most about your job?
The best part of my day is when I am diving and ZRUNLQJ ZLWK WKH DQLPDOV , DP ¿ OOHG ZLWK SULGH when guests marvel at the animals in my care and I am so happy to share information on my precious animals with them.
What do you dislike most about your job?
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Durban who helped me settle down.
Would you recommend a Career in the Marine World to young people
I would recommend a marine career to anyone who has an adventurous spirit and loves nature and wants to spend their life learning and sharing information with others. Working for an 1*2 LV QRW ¿ QDQFLDOO\ FRPSHWLWLYH EXW WKLV LV compensated for by the sense of pride you feel in working with a group of people who work for the good of all South Africans.
What are your prospects in the future?
A career in the marine world is quite specialised but for those who wish to work overseas, there are many opportunities to work in Aquariums around the world. I have visited an aquarium in America and one day, I am sure, I will visit other facilities around the world.
Describe a day in your life
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Horsefish – protruding mouth. Red steenbras – lives for up to
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Exquisite wrasse – males are territorial and form large harems.
Fransmadam – only grows to 35cm,
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in KZN – found around rocky reefs.
zooplankton – dominant female in a harem will change sex to a male if the harem male is removed.
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Jabulani Siyaya
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My job entails the follo ports on new d compile research re H Conduct research an lating to sustainable re nts me lop eve d d Sustainable Res ovations, initiatives an inn ource Managem t;; ent LandCare Sc resource managemen ooks for SRM;; ientist. ise manuals or handb act pr est e b th The Work I d H Develop issues to landowners ion vat on soil conser o My work involv vide technical advice Pro H es the promotion of LandCare ed for the to instill LandC and farmers. ucation and are ethos and p ntal awareness events rinciples to the d manage environme an re Province. This is pa Pre H youth of Gaute achieved throug ng h school-based Botanical gard Directorate;; rate’s budget;; Permaculture an ens projects to d using the sub-directo excite, make aw d in Nature, Agricu H Assist in preparing an ement forums i.e. Gauteng Environmental are on spark a ltural and Enviro n interest anag nment discipline D Water The job is very H Coordinate water m . satisfying becau tion Task Team;; GDAR se working with ment and Water Pollu ge the thought tha na Ma ;; children is fun t among these ittee;; Gauteng Alliance and children are futu nt ecologist with p Coordination Comm re agriculturalis nstitutional developme d I otential to solve an ity un mm t a Co nd our environmen er Local s old me rewarding. keh ram og Sta pr H ovative tal crisis is mor e);; promote new inn e (Stakeholder dialogu f What to Stud for communities;; ntails procurement o y f the key tasks as it e n records. LandCare is a m ministration is one o atio Ad orm H inf nic tro lec ultidisciplinary co physical and e ncept. I comple in Agricultura goods, maintaining of ted a B-Tech D l Management. eg Im re e po rtant subjects to this exciting ca reer are Geogr carry you thro y aphy, Biology ( ugh science, Mathe What to StudSc Life Sciences), matics and Phy A ience Studies. gr icu al tur ltu sic ra Na al l in Sc Undergraduate ience. A degree 2003 and B Tech degrees includ Nature Conservation in in ma Diplo e but are not lim d a Diplomas/B-Tec lete mp nmental I co ited to: National h: Nature Cons asters Degree in Enviro ervation and A (Plant and Anim 9 and intending to do M 00 in 2 gr icu ltu al Science). ral Managemen t Comprehensiv Management in 2012. d to love e Universities o this position you nee ffer BSc, Majorin Botany and Env effective and grow in be To a wide range of g in atin g icip in art ironmental Scie either Zoology, mental articles and p nce and or Nat ron nvi Economics. g e din rea ural Resource hops. rn environmental works t always demands I lea ting and challenging. I ho ts w How long it lien rs/c The job is really interes lde takeho Takes ct with a wide range of s e does. Preferably a 4 more, that way I intera knowledge in what on year BSc degre how d s an nce ista ass e or B-Tech de of be aling e to de prepares you ad en on wh ect ve exp ha grees are curre to equately and ar ntly trendy, aspect that one needs e favored by m epartment. e d th Discipline is another of ce’ ‘fa ost employers. the re clients as you a Contacts and with the department’s Institutions Tshwane Univ ersity of Techn kes ology: Tel: 012 086 110 2421/2 How long it Ta OHDVW ¿ YH \HDUV 382 5911 or 422. W \RX QHHG WR KDYH D QWLV FLH O 6 SD QFL Unisa: Tel: 086 3UL 7R EH D t. en 670 411/9000;; mental managem University of J experience in environ HB: T Te el:l: 0 011 559 4555/ University of W 2911 or 086 100 itwatersrand: Te 000;; stitutions l: 011 717 6000/ Contacts andre In 14/6462. H ns Co ervation Department of Natu of ity ers Mangosuthu Univ 363 12 OX O B : P : gy olo Techn Africa uth So an Jacobs 4026 Durb 7 27 762 07 76 907 1 9 31 : 03 l: 0 Tel j Te j dra an An Dr Akash 2 0 1 or Fax: 0866 188 za H Email: akash@mut.ac.
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Tell us what you would like to know about environment, agriculture and conservation matters. We have experts ranging from veterinarians to herpetofauna scientists in our midst. Engaging us will make us serve you better. We will also share career opportunities in the department as we go along. H
What to Study
BSC Environmental Sc ience/Management, Na ture Conservation Horticulture, Agricultur e or Botany. Important subjects to ca rry you through this excit ing career are Geography, Biology (Life S ciences), Agricultural scie nce, Mathematics and Physical Science.
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experiences in the international fashion and entertainment industry. Tony Perkins is regarded as one of the most important model scouts in the fashion business. He is known by peers as the ‘best in the business,’ and has scouted for top modeling agencies, including Ford, Next and Vision. He has been instrumental in the development of such well known Hollywood stars as Ashton Kutcher, Molly Sims, Ian Somerhalder (Vampire Diaries), Crystal Renn and countless other beautiful faces gracing the covers of international fashion magazines. “In a nutshell, ‘Gemstones’ aims at bridging the gap between talent, dreams and reality by bringing Hollywood to Africa,” explains ‘Gemstones’ marketing manager Simon Crawford. “Africa has always been the continent of great sportsmen and women and we know that the next biggest stars will come from Africa. The fact that Tony will be here certainly proves that.” In the past, ‘Gemstones’ has partnered with top South African actor/comedian Desmond Dube and
Wilhelmina Models (which sponsored America’s Top Model with Tyra Banks) and held auditions Top Model (models, TV Presenters) in Botswana where selected individuals (fashion designers, singers, dancers), made their way into the ‘Gemstones’ reality TV series to compete and perform. “We have had great success in the past – there’s a lot of talent out there. There is no doubt there are more amazing models, TV Presenters, fashion designers, singers, etc in the other African countries we did not get to. “In 2011, we have put together an auditions SURJUDP WR EHQH¿ W DOO DVSLULQJ PRGHOV WDOHQW QRW just from Africa, but from anywhere in the world- wide-web. Needless to say, we are still looking for the cream of the crop.” Interested in meeting Tony or becoming a ‘Gemstone?’ Email gemstones@gemstonesmtm. com or join the Gemstones MTM Group on Facebook for dates, times and other details. More info: Simon Crawford +27 (0)11 8803123 or +27 (0)833801013
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ourney School of Arts is an arts school for children with Special Needs. The school is run by Kim Rundle (H.DipED) a remedial and art and drama teacher, Jackie Donnelly (a remedial teacher from the UK) and Gemma Donnelly (a.l.a.m. mus.Dip) a professional performer from the UK, credits include (Mama Mia, Footloose, Hairspray, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Boys in the Photograph). Gemma facilitates our part time classes through StageWorx Performing Arts School.
Classes part time at Journey include: H Musical Theatre – Group Tuesday Morning Class H Individual Singing and Drama – Tuesday Mornings and Afternoons H Individual Music Classes – A choice of drums, guitar, songwriting – Tuesday Mornings and Afternoons H Musical Theatre – Saturday Morning Class – (able bodied and special needs combined) H Art and Design – Friday mornings and afternoons H Photography and video editing – TBC on interest H Children’s Television and Theatre Agency H Full Time Educational Special Needs Arts School Children work towards Trinity Musical Theatre and
Performance Arts Examinations, which are internationally recognized. The children are taught by professionals in the performance and television industry. Gemma’s students have gained the highest marks in Johannesburg in Grades 1, 2 and 3 in Musical Theatre, in the last 2 years of examinations. *HPPD DOVR HQWHUHG DQG SDVVHG WKH ¿ UVW 'RZQ DQG Autistic child in Johannesburg into a Musical Theatre Trinity Examination. This year we are entering all Journey Special Needs Students into Performance Arts Grade 1. Other Journey Student Successes include: - Sergeant fu ‘ vuvuzela’ Music Video, The Graeme Watkins Project Music Video and The Wizard of Fu.We are proud to say that Graeme Watkins from Idols and the Graeme Watkins project is one of our school ambassadors as well as Matthew Marinus from the band Sergeant Fu. H
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CYBER-SAFETY DIALOGUE FOR LEARNERS In celebration of the efforts of Dr. Nelson Mandela in protecting children and his work through the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, the Film and Publication Board wishes to invite 3 - 5 learners from your school to join us in a dialogue on Cyber-Safety.
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the Department of Education and schools to consider matters of cyber-safety as an integral part of the life-orientation skills offering in our schools. We wish to extend our invitation to your life- orientation educators who are encouraged to accompany the learners who will attend this important and thought provoking discussion.
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Kobus Wiese, a testament ‘To those who do”!
e are at the beginning of a fundamental shift in the way that teaching and learning takes place – but this should not be seen as a threat to educators, but rather as an opportunity to take on the new challenges that technology and social media tools offer. That was the message from the UK-based social media consultant Jane Hart, who was delivering the keynote address at the bi-annual, three-day Intel “ICT in the Classroom” conference at St John’s Jane Hart. College in Johannesburg. The event drew teachers from across the country to share their practical experience of utilising technology to foster modern learning. ³7KH ¿ UVW VWHS WR WHFKQRORJ\ ZLOO EH WR XQGHUVWDQG WKH FKDQJHV WKDW DUH taking place, and then become immersed in the new social media tools that are underpinning this change in order to work smarter as well as help your students learn smarter,” said Hart, who founded the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies. Intel’s head of Corporate Affairs, Parthy Chetty, says the event not only highlights the fact that the days of “chalk and talk” are being revolutionised, but that there is clear evidence that technology is having ripple effects throughout entire communities where it is deployed. “Teachers are increasingly using education tools such as Twitter, Facebook, online networks, Wikipedia, multimedia software and assessment tool applications to further the learner experience in the classroom,” said Chetty. “What we’re seeing is that where schools use these tools, communities embrace them as well, which leads to a general raise in computer literacy and levels of economic activity.” The event is a joint venture between Intel, which has a long-standing FRPPLWPHQW WR LPSURYLQJ HGXFDWLRQ DFURVV WKH ZRUOG DQG QRQ SUR¿ W organisation, SchoolNet SA, which works tirelessly in South Africa to empower learners and teachers alike. “Today, learners are using technology to learn, and not learning to use WHFKQRORJ\ ± D EDVLF FRQFHSW VLQFH \RX RIWHQ ¿ QG \RXQJVWHUV KDYH QR problem grasping new technology while the older generation initially struggles to come to terms with concepts like social media,” said Chetty. One of the teachers who attended the event is Fiona Beal, of Fish Hoek Primary School in the Western Cape, who is a computer teacher, a senior trainer for SchoolNet SA, and a textbook writer for Vivlia Publishers. “My passion in education is to see ICT integrated with the curriculum in South Africa as it is happening in other countries. We are dealing with digital learners who need to be adequately prepared for their futures in a rapidly changing world,” said Beal. &KHWW\ EHOLHYHV ¿ UPO\ WKDW WHFKQRORJ\ LV D JRRG VWDUWLQJ WRRO to prepare learners for the world teachers prepare their learners for. “Ultimately, our goal at Intel is to produce articulate, numerate, literate and capable school leavers. And to do that, we need to empower teachers and learners alike, giving them the tools they need to absorb and apply more information.” H
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Top athletes from Rand Private School, Luara, Theodora and Head Girl Pasel Tshitshonga.
Valerie Mhere was awarded the best attacker in the girls first netball team for the 2011 season at the annual netball dinner. Seen here is Valerie with her certificate and her brother, celebrity Simba Mhere who is a graduate of Rand Park High School.
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Bradley van der Merwe in Gr 9 was selected to represent Gauteng at the South African Biathle Championship to be held in Cape Town on the 25th June 2011. We wish him luck and know he will do well from Dainfern College!
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During the holidays Donovan Kruger Gr 8 at Dainfern College, sailed in the J22 Nationals and achieved a first place. Left to right: Steve Kruger, Donovan Kruger, Mike Hayton, Ewald Sternagel.
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Jessica Pyper was awarded player of the season for the first girls hockey team at the annual hockey dinner. With her is the sport co-ordinator Mr Johan Strauss.
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At the annual hockey dinner held Friday 18 June in the school hall Jarryd Correia was awarded most improved U14 boys hockey player. Seen with the sport co-ordinator Mr Johan Strauss.
amaWinnas Louw Steyn and James Wepener were awarded joint player of the season for the first rugby team for 2011.
Mr Farone Eckstein, one of the deputy principals and the boys first team rugby coach presents Brendan Campbell with his first team rugby jersey at the annual rugby dinner held 16 June 2011 in the school hall.
Player of the season for the boys first team was awarded to Dylan Bles by the two first team coaches Rob McMullen and Devon McMullen.
The Rand Park U14 rugby team was team of the year - they were undefeated for the season. Seen here with their coached Tyron Fernandes and ex head boy Marc Kruger.
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Hot Stuff! King David High Linksfield are incredibly proud of their netball teams: U14A, U15A, U16A. These three teams were winners of the league. U14A and U16A were unbeaten in the season.
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The week long exhibition includes presentations on financial literacy and financial services as well as professional talks from industry role models. The programme is open to all Grade 10 – 12 Gauteng learners who would like to improve their financial literacy. Globally the professional skills needed in the financial services industry are in high demand! If you are studying Business Economic Management Systems and/or Mathematics, a wide variety of companies from the financial sector will be on hand to share information about career opportunities, bursaries and learnerships. Join us to find out how you can follow a career in finances. For more information or to make a booking please contact Sci-Bono on 011 639 8400 or e-mail bookings@sci-bono.co.za
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