Education

Self-taught teen codes awesome App to help fellow Grade 12’s with finals prep

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 11, 2017August 11, 2017 1,068 0

Lesego Finger used YouTube to learn coding and designed an app to help his fellow Grade 12’s with finals prep, the app has everything a learner might need.   Lesego Finger…

A Zimbabwean man is bringing computer education to rural areas

by Tariro Washinyira August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 661 1

Itai Shumba shared the story of how he created an opportunity for rural children to get a computer education by building a mobile classroom.   Itai Shumba was disappointed after…

Watch: Motivational TEDx Talk on SA Education and how to create more from more!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 13, 2017July 13, 2017 604 0

Bailey Thomson used her TEDx Talk to discuss how the SPARKs learning models deliver high quality education at an affordable cost for all SA children.   The Spark Schools are…

This company is breaking the mold, awarding bursaries in all fields of study

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 5, 2017July 5, 2017 518 1

Sea Harvest decided to break the standard bursary mold and to award bursaries in various fields instead of focusing only on their specific industry!   Sea Harvest is a popular South…

Valuable tips from an ex-teacher on how to deal with a disappointing report!

by Cindy GlassJune 21, 2017June 21, 2017 501 0

Cindy Glass, an ex-teacher and co-founder of the Step Up Education Centres gives valuable and constructive tips on how to deal with a disappointing report.   Waiting to receive your…

Achieving Balance – Finding a work-life balance while studying!

by Roselle Sherriff-Shuping@Monash_SAJune 20, 2017June 20, 2017 442 0

Roselle Sherriff-Shuping, Monash lecturer and student discusses how to find balance in life while studying, working and being a parent!   As an adult, many priorities are vying for our…

The Principal of St Andrew’s College writes heartfelt pledge to assist Woodridge College

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 20, 2017June 20, 2017 1,257 0

The Principal of St Andrew’s College wrote a heartfelt newsletter to show support towards Woodridge College and pledged assistance when the need arises.   Woodridge College all but burned to…

Gauteng school challenge encourages other schools to donate to the Cape Fire victims

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 15, 2017June 15, 2017 800 0

Future Nation Schools is challenging Gauteng schools to keep education alight! The School Challenge is set to collect donations of school supplies for Cape Fire victims.   Future Nation Schools…

Building a new school takes one brick at a time! Here is how you can help!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 12, 2017June 12, 2017 829 0

The community of Ntshongweni has a creche that is in desperate need of upgrading so the Robin Hood Foundation is selling one brick at a time to raise funds!  …

Successful Adulting – How to cope with studying as an adult!

by Wendy Baumgartner@Monash_SAJune 8, 2017June 8, 2017 450 0

Balancing the various priorities that fill your day is one of the greatest differences between studying as an adult and studying when you have just finished school.   Students who…