Inkanyezi Project
LEARNERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
KWAZULU NATAL
In partnership with Zenex Foundation , Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and BankSETA
MAKING THE MOST OF
ACADEMIC CLUBS
Presentation by Mrs ZZ Moodley
New Forest High School
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NEW FOREST VARIOUS CLUB
ACTIVITIES
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Mathematics
Amesa Maths Quiz
Mathematics Olympiads
Amesa Maths Talk and
poster competition.
Bridge Building
SAASTE Olympiads
HIP 2B square
competition
Mintek Science quiz
Eskom Science Expo
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Time of the Writer
Animal Farm
Othello Production
Model UN Debate
Public Speaking
Toastmasters
Reading Buddies
Remedial English lessons
for Juniors.
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A DIFFERENT APPROACH
• Principal’s Idea
• Something different
• Incorporate all
subjects.
• Theme provided by
Inkanyezi – planned a
full Academic
Conference.
• Process across 2
terms.
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ACADEMIC CONFERENCE 2015
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Process
• Market it with teachers.
• Action Plan
• Flexibility
Type of items
No. of learners
Time limit 5-8min
• Monitoring and Follow-up
• Organisation of the
Actual programme of the
Day.
• Managing the Function.
• Relevance to
Topic
• Originality and
Creativity
• Research and
Content
• Presentation
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Teething Problems on 2015
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ACADEMIC CONFERENCE 2016
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Benefits to learners
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Opportunity to research.
Opportunity to work as a team.
Healthy work ethic skills (working late hours)
Close bonds with educators
Extend beyond the scope of their subjects
Brainstorm creative thinking
Healthy competition
Developed friendships -work towards a common goal
Adhere to deadlines
Exposed to other disciplines
Peer motivation
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Benefits to Teachers
Extend learners.
Work with learners and motivate them.
Helps to organise themselves.
Adhere to deadlines.
Nurture and coach learners.
Keep up to date with current trends in their
subjects.
• Benefit from healthy competition.
• Respect and appreciate other disciplines.
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