ALLES Magazine Edition 41 June 2019 by Alles Magazine

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How great is it to be in the Adventure Based Learning Industry of South Africa!

- Rubin van Rooyen

Are you thinking about a career as an adventure or nature guide? The steps are simple and uncomplicated. You need to be at least 18 years of age. a. You need to be found competent against the standards of a valid skills program (or full qualification), receive the certificate (or a statement of result) from a company who is accredited with CATHSSETA to present the skills program you need. A list of all the registered Adventure based Learning, Adventure skills, Nature, Culture and other skills programs registered with CATHSSETA is available from them or you can contact ROAG Academy and they will mail you the document. b. Do your first aid course(normally level 2) c. As soon as you receive your valid CATHSSETA skills program certificate, go the one of the provincial registrar offices, pay the fee (less than R500) and register as a guide in the relevant area of your skills program. d. Go celebrate Advise: a. Contact CATHSSETA and ask if the certification/course, is accredited with them and if your training provider can offer the relevant skills as a CATHSSETA program. If not, ask them to refer you to such a training provider. CATHSSETA phone number: 011 217 0600 BE careful! Some company/person might be accredited as an assessor/provider, but the course itself they offer may be of no value to the NQF/SAQA system. Always ensure that the specific course you enrol into is an accredited CATHSETA course. Ask the question: “Do I receive a CATHSSETA certificate and statement of result for this course?” if the answer is “no” then you might be on the wrong road.

b. Find the process that is directly relevant to your career path, don’t do a course that leads to a course, which will lead you to the accredited course. Do the accredited course first (should it be satisfactory and meet your needs and that of the industry). c. Weigh the options of different CATHSSETA training providers and find a course where the occupational expectations, process, time needed and value is best for your situation and budget. d. Do your course at the company best suited for your occupational training needs If you are an Adventure guide, let’s say Abseil guide, and you want to do a Nature Guide course because you want to develop yourself and/or enhance your client’s experience while they spend time with you in nature, you might as well do you Nature Guide course with ROAG Academy. But if Nature Guiding is the profession/occupation you choose, it is best for you, if you can afford it, to do your Nature Guiding course with a reputable FGASA training provideralthough these courses are very expensive in most cases, their standard of training is so much higher than the average, and Lodges and reserves that offers Nature Guiding as the main attraction, prefers FGASA Guides in general. Similarly, if you choose to be a Mountaineering Guide- If you abseil sites is in and around Gauteng or you barely move above or close to the snowline, doing your course at ROAG Academy is more than sufficient and most probably meet the budget. But if Mountaineer Guiding is a profession/occupation you want to pursue and will most definitely function above the snow line, or venture overseas, you should invest in courses that is presented at such altitudes, as part of the curriculum, like with Venture Forth. Or enhance your ROAG Academy course with an MDT course presented in such an environment. Choose wise! Refer to point “c” above again.

Can training be completed as a Multi Activity Leader in only 10-11 months? With hard work a student can, under the ABL skills program qualify as a Multi Activity Leader, for example: High Ropes, Abseil and Low ropes, within 6-8 weeks. Advise: Allocate the first 6-8 weeks of your program to training, that will leave you with +-9-10 months of having trained, fairly problem free, in this regard ;-) instructors, to be use the rest of the year, and you have given them value for their budget, CV and future. Something else to consider: With one of the Gap Year groups that trained all their students with ROAG, material (theory) is given them as soon as their deposit is paid the previous year, and they start studying the activity manuals before they arrive for the intake. They are then left with only practical training, experience and the assessment for the new year. By end of Feb/beginning March, they ready to rock! Gap-years are so excited to some of these disciplines, that before Christmas they “know it all”, some will even be so “clued up” they’ll ask to volunteer during December programs as assistant’s-free labour for you and an experienced candidate by the start of the course-that’s a win-win situation.

Questions from the industry: My Gap-Year budget is restricted, NQF training is expensive! If you think training is expensive, try having an accident! a. Discuss your training needs with your immediate neighbours in the industry, get some numbers and then ask your training provider for group discount hosted at your place or the training centre. You’ll be amazed in the price difference with group bookings. A training account spread over 10 months might be affordable. b. If your Gap-Year is about personal development, discuss your training needs with the GAP Year students, and their parents/sponsors, find those who might stay more than one year with the centre, group them with those who might stay in the industry for longer than a year (those who want to stay in the outdoor industry as an occupation) and distinguish them from those who are just doing a gap-year for the sake of

personal/religious reasons. The second group might function on a lower budget and be used as normal facilitators/non high-risk instructors. The first group’s parents might, if they know there is a valid CATHSSETA certificate tied to the year’s investment and that it will enhance their child’s CV and future chances of securing an occupation, invest a bit more per month. If you look at advice from HR managers, they are much more likely to employ people with more qualifications than needed, not just for the obvious, but it also proofs that the person is willing to either do over and above the average person or has already prove to work hard and achieve “something” that their peers might not have. In other words, by the time the GAP-Year student leaves you, competing with the masses of matriculant’s that just left school, they are more likely to be employed or inducted, even if they didn’t need the qualification for the position or intake applied for.

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Sasol Young Explorer – Mammals is a beautiful, exciting and multilingual app that introduces young kids (3–8 years old) to the majestic wild creatures of southern Africa. The app seamlessly blends

storytelling and game playing in a fun and educational way, which will keep kids engaged for hours at a time as they develop their reading and learning skills.

Young Explorer is beautifully illustrated throughout, with each animal presented separately and

shown in its natural habitat. It is packed with fascinating facts: where the animals live, what they eat,

Camping outdoors is perfecthow forbigSchool, and Team they are, Church what their tracks look like,buildand when they are active. Calls and videos of animals in ing camps. the wild provide extra entertainment for curious young minds. Challenging, games are thrown into the mix, adding extra fun and pleasure to the We are just 30 km from Somerset West,age-appropriate or 8 km from Grabouw. learning experience. We are right on the buffer zone of the unique Kogelberg & HotThere are four languages in the app – English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans. Kids can read tentots Holland Biospheres. Surrounded by the Cape Pines descriptions, listen to narrations and play games in any of these languages, and easily switch between Forestry pine trees – this is the ideal camping getaway for anyone. them within the app.

Pub date: April 2015 Price: R99,99

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Multilingual app with four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans) Packed with accurate info written by a mammal specialist

Initiative Activities) Language:Courses English, (Brain-Teaser • Tap and listen to text in all four languages Run on a daily basis and are completely IsiXhosa, Afrikaans Low RopeIsiZulu, & High Rope Courses (Teamwork Conquering of • Record and listen toand yourself reading customisable to reach the specific aim Recommended age: 3–8 Fear) • Tap to play calls or watch videos of the camp Designed for: iPad(Teamwork & • Play interactive educational games (with multiple levels of difﬁculty) Jacobs Ladder and Conquering of Fear) Android tablets • Fun Knots for kids to use on their own, with friends, siblings or older family members Raft Building and Learning Rope (Educational Adventure) File size: ± 300 mb • Fosters a love of nature • program that is excellent Paint Ball (Slingshots) • No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases,for advertising or external website linksCorporate Schools, Churches and Map Reading and Orienteering (Educational Adventure (except in the Help section which is Race) protected by a parent gate) Groups Zip-line & Canoeing (Fun Adventure) • Camps supplementing Night Hikes & Sleep outs (Outdoor Fun) Check out our app videos YOUTUBE: the curriculum with outdoor expehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULXN2Enp3k9CMWfWgL48dw Fishing & Swimming (Fun and Relaxing) riences to ensure the best foundation Cycling & Hiking (Outdoor Fun) WEBSITE: www.youngexplorerapp.com for learning Camp Craft & Cooking (How to build shelters, get water, etc.) • motivate sports and work teams to perform By Special Arrangement: optimally together • to get the adrenalin pumping with some fast-paced or Paint Ball (Guns) fear-conquering activities Climbing Wall (Conquer fear) • to learn Drumming (Team build fun) more about the wonders of forest Archery (Team build fun) • , ideal for Kloofing (Outdoor Adventure) sports teams to prepare for an event MEDIA & BLOGGERS: Lazer Tag & Clay Pigeon Shooting (Top-G) while still having fun For further information or to request Flower & Fruit Picking Tour (Educational) • review copies pleasePrograms contact: for a break Joanitafrom Nel the daily routine Eskom Palmiet Hydro Electric Tour (Educational) away JNel@penguinrandomhouse.co.za Wagon Trail Tour (Historical Educational) * Combination of the above 011 327 3550

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The larger of the two campsites and can sleep 148 in army tents on bunk-beds. It has a maximum capacity of 250 people by means of extra dome tents pitched by special arrangement. It includes a fully equipped kitchen making catering a breeze. Pub date: August 2015

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of the twoThe campsites that sleeps up to 54 people on descriptions of the animals – in English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans – are written in easy and accessible IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Afrikaans bunk beds in army tents and to 150 in domevoice-over tents. artists. There are also calls for all the frogs, except one – the only language andup narrated by professional Recommended age: 3–8 voiceless species in It thealso region – while videos for 29 species Maximum capacity is 100 people. features a Marque tent show these delightful creatures in their natural habitat. Designed for: iPad & ‘Quick facts’ about the size, egg type, location and conservation status of each species are revealed by toggling doubling as the Hall for lectures, etc. Android tablets File size: ± 300 mb

between illustrations of the different features on the screen. The app includes a play section with four games: puzzles, memory card games, an animal naming game and a nature cleanup game. There are lots of opportunities to tap, toggle, touch and swipe, listen, watch, and learn. Perfect for pre-readers and young learners, the app will keep kids engaged and help them learn about the fascinating creatures that we share our world with.

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me join o c d n faith a n i t u year o g n i l Step o o -sch our De Applications for our Gap Year for January 2020 are now open! Do you have a heart for people, nature and God? Come learn about all three while having fun, working hard and grow in life skills, people skills and leadership Coddiwomple through the year with:

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Glenrock is set on a large 640Ha Highveld farm, only 2 hours from Durban, and 4 hours from Gauteng.

Teambuilding, Leadership, School Curriculum excursions, Adventure Camps and Group Bonding.

The farm is between Mooi River and Greytown off the R622, about 34km from Mooi River, in the hills above Rietvlei.

Glenrock Game and Trout has 7 fully equipped, selfcatering units and three lovely dormitories.

The beautiful dams are stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout and add to the picturesque surrounds. Glenrock is a fantastic camp destination and boasts with a beautiful EduVenture centre. It caters for young and old and specializes in

A total of 160 people can be accommodated, 80 people in our dormitories and a further 80 people can be accommodated through-out the cottages. Glenrock EduVenture Centre was established in 2007 with the purpose of offering a good quality camp

experience to Schools, Churches and other organizations. The Edu-Venture Centre has grown exponentially over the years and we are very proud to be able to offer so many diverse camps. Our instructors are very experienced and excellent at facilitating groups with teambuilding and leadership camps. The activities on offer are well thought through and will bring out the best in everybody who takes part in these camps.

Office number: 087 808 5757 Besides the Camp facilities we also offer E-mail: douglas@glenrock.co.za some very exciting activities and things to do: Animal Farm; Play Park, 250m Zipline,

Cell: 0822295449 There is also awww.glenrock.co.za very large hall available. This Web: could be used for readings, activities or conferences.

Tree Climb, Hikes, Mountain Bike trails, Fishing, Bird Watching and Game viewing to name a few. We have a large Dining hall with a fully equipped kitchen, we can cater or you can hire the kitchen and cater yourselves.

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Weddings, Reunions, Church Camps, Conferences Corporate Groups, Sport Groups and Birthday Parties. On request we do catering for groups. Guests are welcome to get their own caterers for functions and weddings. Seats +/- 150 guest in our beautiful venue with a unique style, overlooking the Sabie River Valley Accommodation and parking available Magda Nel

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Hidden amongst the majestic Lowveld mountains Window, Sabaan is located 30 km from Sa- tions like God's bie and 15.5 km from Hazyview Bourkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luck Pot Holes, Blyde River Canyon, the Mac Mac Falls on the R536 and many more. With a sparkling clear swimming Sabaan is in close proximity of pool offering spectacular views, a adventures beyond your imaginaplay area with slide, 2 trampo- tion: lines, jungle gym and swings, a Zip lines, aerial cable trails, big tennis court, snooker table, and swings and bridge jumps will get more, Sabaan is the perfect setting your adrenaline pumping, while close encounters with rescued elefor a group getaway. phants and chimpanzees promise With 22 self catering chalets, to be a touching, unforgettable sleeping up to 140 guests, Sabaan experience. is also the ideal venue for family Go hot air ballooning, caving, reunions, church and school quad biking, hiking or mountain biking, to mention but a few. camps and group functions. Catering for groups can be done This region is sure to keep you on request. entertained for days on end. Sabaan is ideally situated for visits to the Kruger National Park and to Facilities at the Resort explore the magnificent Panorama Lapa - The lapa, with braai faciliRoute, with world-famous attrac- ties and fully equipped kitchen, is

ideal available for birthday parties, family gatherings, church & school camps and company functions, at a nominal fee. Swimming pool - The swimming pool is a great attraction for everyone. You can either relax in the pool or take your chance on the famous adventure pole. The pool overlooks the beautiful Sabie Valley. Play Park - The play park is another area where kids of all ages can enjoy themselves at no cost. There are 2 trampolines, a slide, swings, climbing frames and volleyball. Games room - The games room includes a pool table, table tennis, darts and snooker table. Tennis court Contact us for your next tour and group tour.

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A campsite perfect for small and large school, church and sport groups, or for a family to enjoy a holidays in Jeffrey's Bay. Situated in the lovely Jeffrey's Bay, the campsite lies 200 meters from the main beach. It is a secure site, with safe parking for vehicles. Residents can walk from site to all the near attraction like, surfing, super tube, putt-putt, laser games, Billabong Village, craft coffee and beer restaurants, small shops and much more. As organisation we offer the following services: Facilitated programs for - leadership development, team building, rugby clinics, outcome based programs and tours. Catering - selected menu for camps, small functions, conference, platters, etc.

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’n Ervaring sonder weerga! ATKV-Drakensville, geleë in die pragtige Drakensberge, spog met ’n Omgewingsentrum wat ’n groot verskeidenheid opwindende avontuurervarings en ontwikkelingsprogramme aanbied. Ons ervare kursusaanbieders en opwindende reeks aktiwiteite is ontwerp vir skool-, studente-, en selfs kerkgroepe.

ATKV-Drakensville Omgewingsentrum Aksie, avontuur en spanbou in die berge Kursusse en programme Die Omgewingsentrum bied programme aan wat in lyn is met die Nasionale Kurrikulum en kan ’n positiewe bydrae lewer tot die volgende skoolvakke: • Natuurwetenskappe, Geografie, Ekologiestudie, Toerisme, Geskiedenis, Lewensoriëntering en nog meer • Spesiale leierskap- en doelwitstelling-ontwikkeling vir groepe

Enig in ons soort! Ons Omgewingsentrum is uniek aan die Drakensberge met ’n wonderlike uitsig oor die omliggende Wêrelderfenisterrein, uitstekende fasiliteite en ook ’n groot verskeidenheid programmoontlikhede. Alle gidse is geregistreer by die Departement van Ekonomiese ontwikkeling, Toerisme en Omgewingsake.

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At Teen Ranch we offer comfortable, affordable youth accommodation in Port Edward, on the Lower South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, to school, church and corporate groups of up to 180 people. Outdoor challenges await you at Teen Ranch with our adventure centre on a 47 hectare farm. Develop your team - team builing activities - discover your leaders - mould your mentors - plan a group get-away - relax and revitalize Teen Ranch's tropical farm setting, abundant bird life and picturesque dams ensure emotional and spiritual well being, while intellectual and physical growth is challenged by our outdoor adventure centre activities.

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Wild and magical – Travelling iSimangaliso’s Coastal Forest section Many people do not know the origin of the name ‘iSimangaliso’. It is derived from a Zulu proverb – Ubone isimanga esabonwa uJeqe kwelama Thonga (If you have seen miracles, you have seen what uJeqe saw in the land of the Thonga). UJeqe was the late Zulu King Shaka’s insila – a royal aide who keeps the king’s secrets and is customarily buried with him. When Shaka met his end, uJeqe fled his home to avoid burial. His travels took him into the area that is now known as the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which was home to the Thonga people. After enough time had passed to ensure his safety from his supposed fate, uJeqe returned to his people and exclaimed: “I saw wonders and miracles in the flat land and lakes of Thonga.” The name iSimangaliso, referring to wonders and miracles, was thus deemed the perfect choice for this truly remarkable part of South Africa during its rebirth as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site. As for the flat lands of Thonga, these are some of the least known or explored in the Park, but for those who make the long trip to the far north-east of the country, a truly wild and magical escape awaits!

Kosi Bay

The four interleading lakes of Kosi Bay, fringed by exquisite natural forests including five types of mangroves and the largest natural stands of raphia palms, comprise one of iSimangaliso’s four RAMSAR sites – wetlands of international importance. (The Coastal Forest region is also home to two more, being the turtle beaches and coral reefs of Thongaland, and Lake Sibaya). There is little to beat a boat trip on the lakes and connecting channels, and an arranged visit to a traditional fish kraal through the owner is an enlightening way to learn about age-old traditions while also ensuring benefits for the local community. Another highly worthwhile activity is to join a local turtle guide on a beach walking tour between the months of November and March to witness first-hand another miracle – endangered turtles laying eggs or, later in the season, the young ones hatching. Thonga people are warm, friendly and very keen to talk about their traditions which are distinct from other South African tribal customs. Accommodation ranges from the simplest campsites to catered luxury – a perfect example of the latter being the Kosi Forest Lodge on the edge of the Park, where community beneficiation is an integral aspect of the tourism model. This lodge also has an exclusive concession to offer guided canoe trips on the pristine Siyadla River that enters the southernmost of the four lakes that make up the Kosi Bay system, Amanzimnyama. Across the lakes and beyond the dunes lies a wonderful swathe of beach, accessed either by boat or by sand road to Bhanga Nek. The Kosi mouth is also accessible and at low tide, is one of the most extraordinarily beautiful places in the country, blessed with a natural aquarium for safe and shallow snorkelling.

Mabibi

Soft sandy roads cutting through sweeping plains of coastal grasslands dotted by umdoni (waterberry) trees and lala palms lead the explorer from Kosi Bay towards Sodwana Bay, passing numerous small bays that beg to be snorkelled. Midway along this stretch lies the village of Mabibi, and the luxury coastal Thonga Beach Lodge with the adjoining Mabibi campsite. It is here that one can experience one of the most truly wild, barefoot luxury destinations in the Park. The lodge, owned by the Isibindi Africa group, has a proud model of community partnership and is the largest employer in the region, supporting a clinic and school as well as dozens of staff and families. Visitors may experience a number of the Coastal Forest’s attractions here through forest or beach walks, turtle tours, ocean boat trips or canoeing on Lake Sibaya.

Lake Sibaya

South Africa’s largest fresh water lake, Sibaya is also a RAMSAR wetland. Fed entirely by the runoff of rainwater filtered through the soaring vegetated dunes, the lake is suffering the dual perils of lower annual rainfall and higher extraction by neighbouring alien tree plantations as well as increased human settlement. For the first time in living history, the lake has split into two distinct sections. It is nonetheless a region of wild beauty, home to hippos, crocodiles and water birds, and best experienced at sunset. For now, most of the Coastal Forest region is accessible only by self-drive in a 4x4 – apart from arranged transfers to, and local tours by the lodges. But this in itself is a large part of its magic. There is so little of South Africa that is still wild and free – this is one such place and it is just begging to be explored by the adventurous traveller. Visit www.isimangaliso.com for details of licensed accommodation and activity operators in the Coastal Forest section, or more information on the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. General enquiries should be directed to info@isimangaliso.com and media enquiries may be directed to Debbie Cooper at debbie@isimangaliso.com. Newsflash No.: 2019.06.26

A guide for Parents on how to teach your child about Personal Safety

-https://www.saps.gov.za/child_safety/parents/parents.php

* Children must know their full name(s), age(s), telephone number(s) and address(es). Children must know how to contact you, the SAPS or another close relative in an emergency. * When children are alone at home, they should tell people who phone that you are there, but that you are busy and cannot come to the phone. The person who is phoning, can phone back later. Teach your child to end any telephone calls with strangers immediately and hang up the telephone if he/she continues to talk. * When children are at home alone, they should find out the identity of the person who comes to the door, without opening the door. If a stranger is at the door, teach your children to tell the stranger that you are busy and that he/she should go away and come back later. Teach your child not to engage in conversation with the visitor. If the child feels threatened, teach him/her to phone an emergency number. Emergency numbers could be your telephone number at work, that of the police or a trusted neighbour who will be at home. * If it is at all possible, children should play and walk with other children. * Children should always ask your permission before accepting gifts from strangers. * In order to avoid situations where strangers may approach him/her alone, such as an unsupervised play area, empty lots, abandoned buildings, bushy areas of parks or riverbeds, children should run home or to the nearest public place or a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home if someone is following or frightening him/her/them. * Children must know that adults, especially strangers, rarely ask children for help in finding things or for directions. Explain to your child that men and women are strangers.

* Children must know that if he/she/they become separated from you in a store or shopping mall, he/she/they must go to a store employee or cashier for help immediately. * You must know where your children are at all times. Know their friends and be clear with them about the places and homes they may visit. * Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, whether it is running or not. * Listen to your children. Pay attention if they tell you they do not want to be with someone or go somewhere. * Notice when anyone shows your child a great deal of attention or begins giving gifts. Ask your child about the person and find out why that person is behaving that way. * Teach your children that they have the right to refuse any unwelcome, uncomfortable or confusing touch or actions by others and get out of those situations as quickly as possible. If they cannot leave, children should be taught to kick, scream and resist by yelling loudly, "This person is not my father/mother/guardian" and then immediately tell you what happened. * Be sensitive to any changes in your children's behaviour or attitude. Encourage open communication and learn how to be an active listener. If your children tell you about problems, try to stay calm, be reassuring, and non-judgemental. Work with them to get help to resolve the problem. * Practise basic safety skills with your children. Make an outing to a mall or park an educational experience in which your children practise checking with you, going to the bathroom with a friend and finding adults who may be able to help if they need assistance. * Do not let your children wear clothing or carry items that bear their names in public. It makes it too easy for a stranger to approach them. * Develop code words for anyone you trust to fetch your children and teach your children the words. Tell them not to go with anyone who does not know the code words.â&#x20AC;˘

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INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE: WHY IT MATTERS What’s the goal here? To build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Why? Economic growth, social development and climate action are heavily dependent on investments in infrastructure, sustainable industrial development and technological progress.

In the face of a rapidly changing global economic landscape and increasing inequalities, sustained growth must include industrialization that first of all, makes opportunities accessible to all people, and two, is supported by innovation and resilient infrastructure.

So what’s the problem? Basic infrastructure like roads, information and communication

Industrialization’s job multiplication effect has a positive impact on society. Every job in manufacturing creates

one

2.2 jobs in other sectors.

technologies, sanitation, electrical power and water remains scarce in many developing countries. Approximately 1.2 billion people do not have access to reliable phone services. 2.3 billion people worldwide lack access to basic sanitation and almost 800 million lack access to water. In developing countries, barely 30 per cent of agricultural production undergoes industrial processing.

Why should I care? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about our livelihoods. The growth of new industries means improvement in the standard of living for many of us. Also, if industries pursue sustainability, this approach will have a positive effect on the environment. Climate change affects all us.

What is the price of inaction? The price is steep. Ending poverty would be more difficult, given the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role as a core driver of the global development agenda to eradicate poverty and advance sustainable development.

Additionally, failing to improve infrastructure and promote technological innovation could translate into poor health care, inadequate sanitation and limited access to education.

How can we help? Establish standards and promote regulations that ensure company projects and initiatives are sustainably managed. Collaborate with NGOs and the public sector to help promote sustainable growth within developing countries. Think about how industry impacts on your life and well-being and use social media to push for policymakers to prioritize the SDGs.

To find out more about Goal #9 and other Sustainable Development Goals, visit: http://www.un.org/ sustainabledevelopment

EQUALITY: WHY IT MATTERS What’s the goal here? To reduce inequalities within and among countries.

Why? Inequalities based on income, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, class, ethnicity, religion and opportunity continue to persist across the world, within and among countries. Inequality threatens longterm social and economic development, harms poverty reduction and destroys people’s sense of fulfilment and self-worth. This, in turn, can breed crime, disease and environmental degradation.

Most importantly, we cannot achieve sustainable development and make the planet better for all if people are excluded from opportunities, services, and the chance for a better life.

What are some examples of inequality? An estimated 69 million children under five years of age will die from mostly preventable causes. Rural women are three times more likely to die while giving birth than women in urban centres. Persons with disabilities are the world’s largest minority.

We cannot

achieve sustainable development if we

exclude any part of the world’s population.

80 per cent of them live in developing countries. Women and girls with disabilities face double discrimination. These are just a few examples, but it is an issue that affects every country in the world.

Why should I need to care about inequality if I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t face any discrimination? In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world, we are all interconnected. Problems and challenges, be they poverty, climate change, migration or economic crises are never just confined to one country or region. Even the richest countries still have communities living in abject poverty. The oldest democracies still wrestle with racism, homophobia and transphobia, and religious intolerance. A recent UNICEF report noted growing inequality among children in several high-income countries. Global inequality affects us all, no matter who we are or where we are from.

Can we actually achieve equality for everyone in this world? It can be and should be achieved to ensure a life

of dignity for all. Political, economic and social policies need to be universal and pay particular attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized communities. Recent statistics have shown that this is possible. Between 2010 and 2016, in 60 out of 94 countries with data, the incomes of the poorest 40 per cent of the population grew faster than those of the entire population.

What can we do? Reducing inequality requires transformative change. Greater efforts are needed to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, and invest more in health, education, social protection and decent jobs especially for young people, migrants and other vulnerable communities. Within countries, it is important to empower and promote inclusive social and economic growth. We can ensure

equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of income if we eliminate discriminatory laws, policies and practices. Among countries, we need to ensure that developing countries are better represented in decision-making on global issues so that solutions can be more effective, credible and accountable. Governments and other stakeholders can also promote safe, regular and responsible migration, including through planned and well-managed policies, for the millions of people who have left their homes seeking better lives due to war, discrimination, poverty, lack of opportunity and other drivers of migration. To find out more about Goal #10 and the other Sustainable Development Goals, visit: http://www.un.org/ sustainabledevelopment

SUSTAINABLE CITIES: WHY THEY MATTER What’s the goal here? To make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Why? Half of humanity—3.5 billion people—live in cities today, and this number will continue to grow. Because the future will be urban for a majority of people, the solutions to some of the greatest issues facing humans— poverty, climate change,

healthcare, education— must be found in city life.

What are some of the most pressing challenges that cities face today? Inequality is a big concern. 833 million people live in slums and this number keeps rising. The levels of urban energy consumption and pollution are also worrying. Cities occupy just 3 per cent of the Earth’s land, but account for 60-80 per cent of energy consumption and 75 per

5 billion people are projected to live in cities by

2030

cent of carbon emissions. Many cities are also more vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters due to their high concentration of people and location so building urban resilience is crucial to avoid human, social and economic losses.

life expectancy. By choosing to act sustainably we choose to build cities where all citizens live a decent quality of life, and form a part of the city’s productive dynamic, creating shared prosperity and social stability without harming the environment.

I live in a city but I’m not affected by any of these issues. Why should I care?

Is it expensive to put sustainable practices in place?

All these issues will eventually affect every citizen. Inequality can lead to unrest and insecurity, pollution deteriorates everyone’s health and affects workers’ productivity and therefore the economy, and natural disasters have the potential to disrupt everyone’s lifestyles.

What happens if cities are just left to grow organically? The cost of poorly planned urbanization can be seen in some of the huge slums, tangled traffic, greenhouse gas emissions and sprawling suburbs all over the world. Slums are a drag on GDP, and lower

The cost is minimal in comparison with the benefits. For example, there is a cost to creating a functional public transport network, but the benefits are huge in terms of economic activity, quality of life, the environment, and the overall success of a networked city.

• Take notice of what works, and what doesn’t in your community • Advocate for the kind of city you believe you need • Develop a vision for your building, street, and neighbourhood, and act on that vision. Are there enough jobs? Are you close to healthcare? Can your children walk to school safely? Can you walk with your family at night? How far is the nearest public transport? What’s the air quality like? What are your shared public spaces like? The better the conditions you create in your community, the greater the effect on quality of life.

What can I do to help achieve this goal?

To find out more about Goal #11 and other Sustainable Development Goals, visit:

• Take an active interest in the governance and management of your city

http://www.un.org/ sustainabledevelopment

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RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION: WHY IT MATTERS What is the goal here? To ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Why? More people globally are expected to join the middle class over the next two

decades. This is good for individual prosperity but it will increase demand for already constrained natural resources. If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t act to change our consumption and production patterns, we will cause irreversible damage to our environment.

If the global population reaches

9.6 billion by 2050, the equivalent of almost

three planets will be required to sustain current lifestyles

What are some of the current consumption and production patterns that need to change? There are many aspects of consumption that with simple changes can have a big impact on society as a whole. For example, each year about one third of all food produced— equivalent to 1.3 billion tonnes worth around $1 trillion—ends up rotting in the bins of consumers and retailers, or spoiling due to poor transportation and harvesting practices, something that businesses need to address. When it comes to consumers, households consume 29 per cent of global energy and contribute to 21 per cent of resultant CO2 emissions. However, if people worldwide switched to energy efficient lightbulbs the world would save US$120 billion annually. Water pollution is also a pressing issue that needs a sustainable solution. We are polluting water faster than nature can recycle and purify water in rivers and lakes.

How can I help as a business? It’s in businesses’ interest to find new solutions that enable sustainable consumption and production patterns. A better understanding of environmental and social impacts of products and services is needed, both of product life cycles and how these are affected by use within lifestyles. Identifying “hot spots” within the value chain where interventions have the greatest potential to improve the environmental and social impact of the system as a whole is a crucial first step. Businesses can also use their innovative power to design solutions that can both enable and inspire individuals to lead more sustainable lifestyles, reducing impacts and improving well-being.

How can I help as a consumer? There are two main ways to help: 1. Reducing your waste and 2. Being thoughtful about what

you buy and choosing a sustainable option whenever possible. Reducing our waste can be done in many ways, from ensuring you don’t throw away food to reducing your consumption of plastic— one of the main pollutants of the ocean. Carrying a reusable bag, refusing to use plastic straws, and recycling plastic bottles are good ways to do your part every day. Making informed purchases about what we’re buying also helps. For example, the textile industry today is the second largest polluter of clean water after agriculture, and many fashion companies exploit textile workers in the developing world. If you can buy from sustainable and local sources you can make a difference as well as exercising pressure on businesses to adopt sustainable practices. For more suggestions on what you can do please visit: http://www.un.org/ sustainabledevelopment/ takeaction

CLIMATE ACTION: WHY IT MATTERS Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the goal here? Taking urgent action to tackle climate change and its impacts.

Why? Climate change is caused by human activities and is threatening the way we live and the future of our planet. By addressing climate change, we can build a sustainable world for everyone. But we need to act now.

Are peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives really being affected by climate change? Yes. Severe weather and rising sea levels are affecting people and their property in developed and developing countries. From a small farmer in the Philippines to a businessman in London, climate change is affecting everyone, especially the poor and vulnerable, as well as marginalized groups like women, children, and the elderly.

The Paris Agreement has helped open up nearly

US$23 trillion in business opportunities in emerging markets for climate-smart investments

What happens if we don’t take action? What happens if we don’t take action?If left unchecked, climate change will cause average global temperatures to increase beyond 3°C, and will adversely affect every ecosystem. Already, we are seeing how climate change can exacerbate storms and disasters, and threats such as food and water scarcity, which can lead to conflict. Doing nothing will end up costing us a lot more than if we take action now. We have an opportunity to take actions that will lead to more jobs, great prosperity, and better lives for all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building climate resilience.

Can we solve this problem or is it too late to act? We can definitely address climate change, but we have to vastly increase our efforts. Much is happening around the world – investments in renewable energy have soared. But so much more needs to be done. The world must transform its energy, industry, transport, food, agriculture and forestry

systems to ensure that we can limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, maybe even 1.5°C. In December 2015, the world took a significant first step by adopting the Paris Agreement, in which all countries committed to take action to address climate change. Many businesses and investors are also committing themselves to lower their emissions, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes economic and business sense as well.

How much would it cost to solve this problem? In total, public and private sector investment in clean energy needs to reach at least US$1 trillion per year by 2030, and more to build climate resilience. This sounds like a lot, but consider that of the US$1.7 trillion invested in the global energy supply in 2016, nearly 70% was related to fossil fuels. But more and more, governments and businesses are finding that investments

in renewable energy and sustainability are paying off. What’s more is that the estimated costs of mitigation do not account for the benefits of reduced climate change. These include cleaner air, greater food security, more liveable cities, and better health. Investments of only $6 billion for disaster risk reduction over the next 15 years would result in total benefits of $360 billion in terms of avoided losses over the lifetime of the investment. By acting now, we save lives, money, and avoid setbacks in the progress we have achieved to date.

What can I do to help achieve this goal? There are many things that each of us can do as individuals. To find out what you can do, go to: http://www.un.org/ sustainabledevelopment/ takeaction/

To read more about the UN’s efforts on climate change: un.org/climatechange

LIFE BELOW WATER: WHY IT MATTERS What’s the goal here? To conserve and sustainably use the world’s oceans, seas and marine resources.

Why? Oceans provide key natural resources including food, medicines, biofuels and other products. They help with the breakdown and removal of waste and pollution, and their coastal ecosystems act as buffers to reduce damage from storms. Maintaining healthy oceans supports climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. And have you been to the seaside? It’s also a great place for tourism and recreation.

Even more, Marine Protected Areas contribute to poverty reduction by increasing fish catches and income, and improving health. They also help improve gender equality, as women do much of the work at small-scale fisheries. The marine environment is also home to a stunning variety of beautiful creatures, ranging from single-celled organisms to the biggest animal ever to have lived on the Earth–the blue whale. They are also home to coral reefs, one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet.

Over

3 billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihood

Sounds like a worthwhile thing to protect. So whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the problem? Increasing levels of debris in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oceans are having a major environmental and economic impact. Marine debris impacts biodiversity through entanglement or ingestion of debris items by organisms, which can kill them or make it impossible for them to reproduce. As far as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coral reefs are concerned, about 20 per cent of them have been effectively destroyed and show no prospects for recovery. About 24 per cent of the remaining reefs are under imminent risk of collapse through human pressures, and a further 26 per cent are under a longer -term threat of collapse. Furthermore, improper marine management results in overfishing. The lost economic benefits from the fisheries sector are estimated to be around US$50 billion annually. The UN Environment Programme estimates the cumulative economic impact of poor ocean management practices is at least US$200 billion per year. In the

absence of mitigation measures, climate change will increase the cost of damage to the ocean by an additional US$322 billion per year by 2050.

What would it cost to correct this? The costs of taking action largely are offset by the long-term gains. In economic terms, the Convention on Biological Diversity suggests that scaled up actions to sustain the global ocean require a US$32 billion one-time public cost and US$21 billion dollars a year for recurring costs.

So what can we do? For open ocean and deep sea areas, sustainability can be achieved only through increased international cooperation to protect vulnerable habitats. Establishing comprehensive, effective and equitably managed systems of government-protected areas should be pursued to conserve biodiversity and ensure

a sustainable future for the fishing industry. On a local level, we should make ocean-friendly choices when buying products or eating food derived from oceans and consume only what we need. Selecting certified products is a good place to start. Making small changes in our daily lives, like taking public transport and unplugging electronics saves energy. These actions reduce our carbon footprint, a factor that contributes to rising sea levels. We should eliminate plastic usage as much as possible and organize beach clean-ups. Most importantly, we can spread the message about how important marine life is and why we need to protect it. To find out more about Goal #14 and other Sustainable Development Goals visit: http://www.un.org/ sustainabledevelopment

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LIFE ON LAND: WHY IT MATTERS What’s the goal here? To sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.

Why? Forests cover nearly 31 per cent of our planet’s land area. From the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the food we eat–forests sustain us. Think about it. Around 1.6 billion people depend on

forests for their livelihood. Almost 75 per cent of the world’s poor are affected directly by land degradation. Did you know that forests are home to more than 80 per cent of all terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects? And of the 8,300 animal breeds known, 8 per cent are extinct and 22 per cent are at risk of extinction. Biodiversity and the ecosystem services it underpins can also be the basis for climate change

1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelIhood, Including

70 million indigenous people

adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies as they can deliver benefits that will increase the resilience of people to the impacts of climate change. Forests and nature are also important for recreation and mental well-being. In many cultures, natural landscapes are closely linked to spiritual values, religious beliefs and traditional teachings.

What would it cost to correct the problem? The UN Forum on Forests Secretariat estimates that achieving sustainable forest management on a global scale would cost US$70-$160 billion per year. The Convention on Biological Diversity estimates that US$150-$440 billion per year is required to halt the loss of biodiversity at a global level by the middle of this century.

What would it cost if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t correct the problem? Biodiversity delivers multiple services from local to global levels, while responses to biodiversity loss range from emotional to utilitarian. For instance, insects and other pollen-carriers are estimated

to be worth more than US$200 billion per year to the global food economy. Three-quarters of the top-ranking global prescription drugs contain components derived from plant extracts, which would be threatened. Natural disasters caused by ecosystems disrupted by human impact and climate change already cost the world more than US$300 billion per year. Deforestation and forest degradation results in loss of habitat for all species, a decrease in freshwater quality, an increase in soil erosion, land degradation and higher emissions of carbon into the atmosphere. In short, not taking action on forests impacts both the health of the planet and our communities.

What can we do? Inevitably, we change the ecosystems we are a part of through our presenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;but we can make choices that either affirm diversity or devalue it.

Some things we can do to help include recycling, eating a locally-based diet that is sustainably sourced, consuming only what we need, and limiting energy usage through efficient heating and cooling systems. We must also be respectful toward wildlife and only take part in ecotourism opportunities that are responsibly and ethically run in order to prevent wildlife disturbance. Well-managed protected areas support healthy ecosystems, which in turn keep people healthy. It is therefore critical to secure the involvement of the local communities in the development and management of these protected areas. To find out more about Goal #15 and the other Sustainable Development Goals, visit: http://www.un.org/ sustainabledevelopment

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PEACE, JUSTICE, AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS: Peaceful, just and WHY THEY MATTER inclusive Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the goal here? Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Why? Peaceful, just and inclusive societies are necessary to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). People everywhere need to be free of fear from all forms of violence

and feel safe as they go about their lives whatever their ethnicity, faith or sexual orientation. In order to advance the SDGs we need effective and inclusive public institutions that can deliver quality education and healthcare, fair economic policies and inclusive environmental protection.

What needs to be done to address this? To achieve peace, justice and inclusion,

societies are

necessary to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

it is important that governments, civil society and communities work together to implement lasting solutions to reduce violence, deliver justice, combat corruption and ensure inclusive participation at all times. Freedom to express views, in private and in public, must be guaranteed. People must be able to contribute to decisions that affect their lives. Laws and policies must be applied without any form of discrimination. Disputes need to be resolved through functioning political and justice systems. National and local institutions must be accountable and need to be in place to deliver basic services to families and communities equitably and without the need for bribes.

How does this goal apply to me, wherever I live? Crimes that threaten the foundation of peaceful societies, including homicides, trafficking and other organized crimes, as well as discriminatory laws or practices, affect all countries. Even the world’s greatest democracies face major challenges in addressing corruption, crime and

human rights violations for everyone at home.

and animosity, and could give rise to violence.

What would be the cost of not taking action now?

What can we do?

Armed violence and insecurity have a destructive impact on a country’s development, affecting economic growth and often resulting in long-standing grievances among communities. Violence, in all its forms, has a pervasive impact on societies. Violence affects children’s health, development and well-being, and their ability to thrive. It causes trauma and weakens social inclusion. Lack of access to justice means that conflicts remain unresolved and people cannot obtain protection and redress. Institutions that do not function according to legitimate laws are prone to arbitrariness and abuse of power, and less capable of delivering public services to everyone. To exclude and to discriminate not only violates human rights, but also causes resentment

Take a genuine interest in what your government is doing. Raise awareness in your community about the realities of violence and the importance of peaceful and just societies, and identify how you can pursue the SDGs in your daily life. Exercise your right to hold your elected officials to account. Exercise your right to freedom of information and share your opinion with your elected representatives. Be the change – promote inclusion and respect towards people of different backgrounds, ethnic origins, religions, gender, sexual orientations or different opinions. Together, we can help to improve conditions for a life of dignity for all. To find out more about Goal #16 and other Sustainable Development Goals, visit: http://www.un.org/ sustainabledevelopment

PARTNERSHIPS: WHY THEY MATTER What’s the goal here? To revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Why? In 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that aims to end poverty, tackle inequalities and combat climate change. We need everyone to come together—governments, civil society, scientists, academia and

the private sector— to achieve the sustainable development goals.

Why does this matter to me? We are all in this together. The Agenda, with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, is universal and calls for action by all countries, both developed countries and developing countries, to ensure no one is left behind.

Greater effort is needed to align

development cooperation with countrydefined development priorities and results,

particularly in fragile countries

As partners, what would we need to do to achieve the Agenda? We will need to mobilize both existing and additional resourcesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;technology development, financial resources, capacity buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and developed countries will need to fulfill their official development assistance commitments. Multistakeholder partnerships will be crucial to leverage the inter-linkages between the Sustainable Development Goals to enhance their effectiveness and impact and accelerate progress in achieving the Goals.

How can we ensure the resources needed are effectively mobilized and monitored? This will be primarily the responsibility of countries. Reviews of progress will need to be undertaken regularly in each country, involving civil society, business and representatives of various interest groups. At the regional level, countries will share

experiences and tackle common issues, while on an annual basis, at the United Nations, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), they will take stock of progress at the global level, identifying gaps and emerging issues, and recommending corrective action.

What can we do to help? Join/create a group in your local community that seeks to mobilize action on the implementation of the SDGs. Encourage your governments to partner with businesses for the implementation of the SDGs. Register your initiatives on the SDGs Partnerships Platform to inform, educate, network, and be inspired! https:// sustainabledevelopment. un.org/partnerships.

To find out more about Goal #17 and other Sustainable Development Goals, visit: http://www.un.org/ sustainabledevelopment

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Accommodation Three separate camps. Each with its own dining halls, volleyball courts, braai areas, chalets and dorms Two camps have en-suite dormitories. One camp has separate ablutions that has been built wheelchair friendly

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With our years of experience we’ll help you set up the perfect itinerary that not only suits your group – but your pocket too. And remember; we’re always open to negotiations. Visit our website for more photos of activities and accommodation. www.blydeadventurecamp.com

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Higher Ground has been running programmes of therapeutic recreation (adventure camps) for people with disabilities since 2004. We are an NPO and are based in Durban. Our programmes are run at various venues within an hour or two of Durban, and occasionally in the Western Cape and Gauteng. We are passionate about running our 'camps' and feel that the benefits offered to

partially sighted. Participants have the opportunity to take part in The groups that we activities that they never currently cater for are: dreamed they would, or adults who are blind or could. They gain indepartially sighted, adults pendence. They develop with acquired brain in- self worth. They network juries, young adults and offer each other peer with intellectual impair- support. They become ments, tertiary stumore physically active dents who are blind or and enjoy the great outpartially sighted and doors. The opportunities teens who are blind or really are endless! our participants are huge.

A secondary aim is to provide respite to parents and caregivers. They are able to rest and sometimes even have a holiday of their own whilst knowing that their loved one is having a wonderful time and is well taken care of. Volunteers 'staff' the camps. They are what make the programmes amazing and they are just incredible. They take care of any personal care needs our participants might have, assist with getting around and plan and run our activities. They are usually students or young working people who take time off to make a difference in the lives of our amazing participants. As a result they also gain great experience working with people who have disabilities, which we believe is beneficial to their own communities and spheres of influence.

Voortrekker Monument and Nature Reserve School group bookings: Christo Rabie Tel. 012 326 6770 Fax 086 6066 561 E-mail opvoed@vtm.org.za Entrance fees: March 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb. 2017 R45.00 per learner R70 per educator / adult (bus parking, entrance and tour guides are included) School in-visits: R30.00 per learner only Business hours: 08H00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16H00 Language medium: Afrikaans, English, Setswana, SePedi, isiZulu and Tshivenda We are a declared Grade 1 National Heritage Site and the second most visited in South Africa

VISUAL ARTS GRADE 4 - 7 ACTIVITY SHEETS WITH MEMORANDA PER GRADE The following is available for art discussions: Marble frieze: 92m in length x 1.2 m high Colourful tapestry: 30m in length x 1m high Bronze and granite sculptures WH Coetzer oil painting: 10m wide x 4m high We cover the principles of art during the tour: Media from the local environment Technique: Paintings, sculptures, tapestry 2- & 3-dimensional art: Space and depth Texture and material Design and balance Animals and people in movement or static Form, Proporsions, Line work Realism; Stylised realism; Abstract art Colour: shading, contrast, monochrome, Colour mixing, primary and secondary colours Architecture: Decorative and radiating patterns African influences and Monument complex layout

TRADIONAL MONUMENT TOUR - SS THEME FOCUS: ACTIIVITY SHEET PER THEME WITH MEOMORANDUM Grade 1-3

Life during the Great Trek themes: Food, Clothing, Animal care, indigenous games, settlement, hunting, leatherwork Transport (Wagons, oxen, horses) Leadership during the Great Trek and the role women played Early Pretoria history and the GreatTrek Christianity and moral lessons learnt from Great Trek times Central cattle farmer settlement layout and the Monument complex Cultural and religious festivals of the Afrikaner Influences: Africa, Great Zimbabwe and the Monument Nation building; Cultural heritage: Gender stereotyping Colonialisation of the Cape and results thereof Moving frontiers and cultural contact

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SS / VISUAL ARTS SCHOOL VISITS (PowerPoint and ‘hands-on’ objects) ACTIVITY SHEETS PER THEME WITH MEMORADA Term 1 -4

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Programme Traditional Venda OR Zulu culture Life style of the Afrikaner pioneers Early Pretoria history San hunter-gatherers Mapungubwe and Schroda (clay figurines) Timbuktu and Mali (with free posters) The first cattle farmers in southern Africa Colour use (Arts) Explorers from Europe find southern Africa Trade over time Ancient Egypt Democracy and citizenship in South Africa Colonisation of the Cape in the 17th and 18th century Communication over time South African heritage (rock art) SS & Life Sciences Medicine over time Cooperation and conflict on the borders of the Cape Colony of the 19th century

FULL DAY ACTIVITY PROGRAMME ON PREMISES: 08h00 – 13h00 ADDITIONAL ADDED ON ACTIVITIES For R75.00 per learner, we include the following activities for a fully structured morning programme: * * *

Covering the entrance fee, bus parking and trained tour guides Traditional Monument tour with syllabus linking themes Baking bread/making candles/making butter

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Cape horse demonstration Tug-of-war and ‘sakresies’ (bag race) Firing the canon at Fort Schanskop

Voortrekkermonument en Natuurreservaat Skoolgroepbesprekings: Christo Rabie Tel. 012 326 6770 Faks 086 6066 561 E-pos: opvoed@vtm.org.za Kostes: Maart 2016 – Feb. 2017 R45.00 per leerling R70 per onderwyser Sluit toegangsfooi, busparkering en opgeleide gidse in Instappies: R30.00 per leerder Ure: 08H00 – 16H00 Medium: Afrikaans, Engels, Setswana, SePedi, isiZulu en Tshivenda Ons is n verklaarde Graad 1 Nasionale Erfenisterrein en die tweede mees besoekte in Suid-Afrika

VISUELE KUNS GRAAD 4 - 7 AKTIWITEITSBLADSYE & MEMORANDA PER TEMA Die volgende is op uitstalling vir bespreking: Marmer fries: 92m in lengte x 1.2 m hoogte Kleurvolle tapiserie: 30m in lengte x 1m hoog Brons en graniet beelde WH Coetzer olieverf skildery: 10m wyd x 4m hoog Ons dek die volgende kunsbeginsels tydens toere: Media uit die plaaslike omgewing Tegnieke: Olieverf, beeldhouwerke, tapiserie 2- & 3-dimensionele kuns: Ruimte en diepte Tekstuur en materiaal Vorm, Proporsie, Lynwerk Ontwerp en balans Mens en dier in beweging of staties Groepering van figure Realisme; Gestileerde realisme; Abstrakte kuns Kleur: Skaduwerking, kontras, monochroom, Kleurvermenging, primêre, sekondêre en tersiêre kleure Argitektuur: Patroonversiering, uitstralende patrone

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Die lewe gedurende die Groot Trek temas: Voedsel, Kleding, Diereversorging, Inheemse speletjies, vestiging; jag en leerwerk Vervoer (Waens, osse en perde) Leierskap gedurende die Groot Trek die vrouens se rol Vroeë Pretoria-geskiedenis en die Groot Trek Die Christendom en morele lesse te leer uit die Groot Trek Sentrale beesboerstat uitleg en die Monument Kultuurfeeste en religieuse feeste van die Afrikaner Afrika, Groot Zimbabwe en die Monument Nasiebou; Kultuurerfenis; Geslagstereotipering LS Kolonisasie van die Kaap en gevolge daarvan Verskuiwende grense en kulturele kontak

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Program Tradisionele Venda en Zoeloe kultuur Lewenswyse van die Afrikaner pioniers Vroeë plaaslike Pretoria-geskiedenis (SW) San jagter-versamelaars (SW) Mapungubwe (SW) en Schroda kleifiguurtjies (LW) Timbuktu en Mali (SW) en Letterwerk (LW) Die eerste boere in suidelike Afrika (SW) Kleurgebruik (LW) Ontdekkers van Europa vind suider-Afrika Handel oor tyd heen (SW) Antieke Egipte (SW) Demokrasie en burgerskap in Suid-Afrika Kolonisasie van die Kaap in die 17de en 18de eeu (SW) Kommunikasie oor tyd heen (SW) Suid-Afrikaanse erfenis (rotskuns) SW & LW Medisyne oor tyd heen Samewerking en konflik op die grense van die Kaapkolonie in die

VOLLE DAG PROGRAM, GEVUL MET AKTIWITEITE OP ONS TERREIN: 08h00 – 13h00 BYKOMSTIGE AKTIWITEITE Teen R75.00 per leerder sluit ons die volgende gestruktureerde aktiwiteite in ‘n volle oggendprogram: * * *

Toegang, busparkering en opgeleide gidse word ingesluit Tradisionele Monumenttoer met leerplantemas Broodbak / die maak van kerse en botter

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Demonstrasie van die Boerperd Toutrek en sakresies Afvuur van die kanon by Fort Schanskop

From the Union Buildings in Pretoria to Parktown in Johannesburg, fascinating places, attractions and destinations are scattered along Gautrainʼs train and bus routes. Museums, sport stadiums, shopping centres and landmarks are easily

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Park Station: Theme – Mining

Cnr of Wolmarans Street and Rissik Street, Johannesburg Park Station bus routes leads to Parktown and CBD Johannesburg. These routes pass Wits Medical School, Bank City, Boston College and Absa Bank respectively.

Marlboro Station: Theme – Music, Art and Culture South of Marlboro Drive and to the west of the N3, Marlboro, Johannesburg

Marlboro Station offers a shuttle service to Linbro Business Park and Woodlands Business Office Park. In order to use this service, you will be required to purchase a shuttle ticket at the Marlboro Station's bus office.

Midrand Station: Theme – Gateway to Gauteng

Cnr Old Pretoria Road (K101) and Grand Central Blvd, Midrand Midrand Station bus routes leads to Randjespark, Noordwyk and Sunninghill. These routes pass Tilbury Business Park, Vodaworld and Chilli Lane Shopping Centre respectively. Midrand's location is one of its great attributes. It is located halfway between Johannesburg and Tshwane, the two major cities in the Gauteng province. The main artery in Gauteng, the N1 freeway, runs straight through the middle of Midrand. Places of Interest: Gallagher Convention Centre, www.gallagher.co.za

www.gautrain.co.za Call Centre: 0800 Gautrain

South African Lipizzaners, www.lipizzaners.co.za Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary, www.lorypark.co.za Vodaworld, www.vodacom.co.za

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For more information on the Midrand region of Gauteng visit www.midrandtourism.co.za

Hatfield Station:

Theme – Academic Cnr Grosvenor Street and Arcadia Street, Pretoria The station is easily accessible from the N1 and N4 highways, situated within the Hatfield business node. Gautrain bus routes leads to Brooklyn, Lynnwood, Arcadia and Hatfield.

For people on the move. accessible using the Gautrain system and other public transport modes. Your Gautrain Gold Card is your ticket to get to know Gauteng better – just follow the landmarks indicated on the map on the reverse side.

Rosebank Station: Theme – Retail

Cnr of Oxford and Baker Street, Rosebank Rosebank Station bus routes leads to Melrose, Illovo, Hyde Park and Killarney. Take a 5 minute walk to Rosebank Mall for all your shopping needs.

The City of Johannesburg has everything you’re looking for and more! Places of Interest: Constitution Hill, www.constitutionhill.org.za Rosebank Art and Craft Market, www.rosebankmall.co.za Joburg Theatre, www.joburgtheatre.com

Rhodesfield Station: Theme – Industry

Cnr of Anson Street and Ventura Street, Kempton Park Rhodesfield Station bus routes leads to Kempton Park and Emperors Palace Casino. The Gautrain Rhodesfield Station is directly adjacent to the new PRASA Rhodesfield Station, and convenient pedestrian connectivity is provided between the two. The PRASA Station may be used to access Metrorail services. The City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa’s Aerotropolis, home to the OR Tambo International Airport – Africa’s biggest and busiest airport and the manufacturing heartland of Africa. Places of Interest: OR Tambo Narrative Centre, grave sites of the late Oliver and Adelaide Tambo in Wattville. www.newla.co.za

The roof design of the Gautrain station buildings characterises the umbrella canopies of the Acacia tree. The stations express the various meeting places along the Gautrain route. Each station is themed according to its direct environment.

Sandton Station: Theme – Commerce

Cnr of Rivonia Road and West Street, Sandton Sandton Station bus routes lead to Gallo Manor, Rivonia, Randburg and Fourways. Take a 5 minute walk to Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City.

Liliesleaf Farm, www.liliesleaf.co.za Sandton City, www.sandtoncity.com Sandton Convention Centre, www.saconvention.co.za Visit Joburg Tourism for more attractions in Johannesburg. www.joburgtourism.com

OR Tambo International Airport Station: Theme – Tribute to the Nation OR Tambo Airport Road, Johannesburg

A dedicated airport connection between Sandton Station and the OR Tambo International Airport offers world-class convenience for travellers. During peak times, it will take travellers 15 minutes. During off-peak times, it will take 20 minutes between Sandton and the airport. Madiba Freedom Museum, www.southafrica.info Emperors Palace Casino, www.emperorspalace.com Aviation Museum of South Africa, www.aviationmuseum.co.za For more information on the Ekurhuleni region of Gauteng visit www.ekurhuleni.gov.za

Pretoria Station: Theme – Rail History

Cnr of Bosman and Scheiding Street, Pretoria Pretoria Station bus routes leads to Pretoria CBD, Groenkloof and Pretoria Zoo. These routes go past various attractions, museums and parks.

Centurion Station: Theme – Sports

West Avenue and the Gerard Street intersection, Centurion The station is positioned above ground on the east of Centurion Lake close to SuperSport Park, an internationally renowned cricket stadium.

Centurion Station bus routes leads to Highveld, Rooihuiskraal, Wierda Park and Southdowns. These bus routes go past SuperSport Park, Centurion Lifestyle Centre and South Downs College.

Pretoria is contained within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality as one of several constituent former administrations which also includes Centurion and Soshanguve. Places of Interest: Freedom Park, www.freedompark.co.za Voortrekker Monument, www.vtm.org.za Union Buildings, www.sahistory.org.za National Zoological Gardens, www.nzg.ac.za Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, www.menlynpark.co.za University of Pretoria, www.up.ac.za For more information on these and other attractions within the Tshwane region please visit www.tshwane.gov.za

For more information and prices download the Gautrain App

Getting to your destination has never been easier. Gautrain will help you plan your route, assist you with bus and shuttle services as well as assist you with calculating the time and cost of visiting your destination. Finding an event, place or attraction to attend or visit makes travelling a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Log onto www.gautrain.co.za for more information.

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Gauteng (Sesotho for "place of gold") is South Africa's smallest province (17 000 square kilometres) and it includes most of the towns strung east to west along the gold reef, from Springs in the far East Rand to Randfontein in the west. It runs down to the Vaal River in the South, and just beyond South Africa's capital, Pretoria, in the north. For more information visit Gauteng Tourism Authority www.gauteng.net

The Free Park an Voortre Monum Vist www.southafrica.net to to arrange transport to one of South Africa’s World Heritage sites, the Cradle of Humankind.

Sandton Station Bus Routes S2: Gallo Manor S3: Rivonia S4: Randburg S5: Fourways

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Design Quarter Shuttle Service on Public Holidays

A valid Gold Card is required to board a Gautrain bus. This can be purchased at the stations and at selected retail outlets.

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SANDTON Summer Place Hyde Park Illovo Blvd

Melrose Place

Rosebank Mall

College of Digital Photography Joburg Theatre Complex

Constitution Hill

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Newtown Cultural Precinct Reef Hotel

Absa Bank

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Atholl Oaklands

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First National Bank

Standard Bank Art Gallery

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Supersport Park

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Love More Centre Southdowns College

Eco Park Estate Eco Boulevard

Central Park

Unisa SBL Main Entrance African Bank Boulders Shopping Centre

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North-South Commuter East-West Commuter

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Woodbridge Square

Cavendish Glen

Modderfontein Nature Reserve

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Value World Centurion Centurion Golf Estate

Highveld Shopping Centre

Wierdaglen Estate

Waterkloof Airforce Base

Brooklyn Mall

Little Company of Mary Hospital

Protea Hotel Waterfront

Tuks Sports Campus

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Voortrekker Monument Private Nature Reserve

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INITIAL PLANNING o Determine your audience. For whom is this retreat planned: men, women, couples, singles, youth? o Create a theme. Having a central idea makes organizing speakers and activities easier. o Schedule coordinating activities. Choose activities that fit the theme and meets the needs of attendees. o Set a date for the event.

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storytelling and game playing in a fun and educational way, which will keep kids engaged for hours at a time as they develop their reading and learning skills.

Young Explorer is beautifully illustrated throughout, with each animal presented separately and

shown in its natural habitat. It is packed with fascinating facts: where the animals live, what they eat, how big they are, what their tracks look like, and when they are active. Calls and videos of animals in the wild provide extra entertainment for curious young minds.

Challenging, age-appropriate games are thrown into the mix, adding extra fun and pleasure to the

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There are four languages in the app – English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans. Kids can read

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Pub date: April 2015 Price: R99,99

Language: English,

IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Afrikaans

Recommended age: 3–8 Designed for: iPad & Android tablets

File size: ± 300 mb

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Multilingual app with four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans)

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Tap and listen to text in all four languages

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Packed with accurate info written by a mammal specialist Record and listen to yourself reading Tap to play calls or watch videos

Play interactive educational games (with multiple levels of difﬁculty)

Fun for kids to use on their own, with friends, siblings or older family members Fosters a love of nature

No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases, advertising or external website links

(except in the Help section which is protected by a parent gate)

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Pub date: August 2015 Price: R99,99

Language: English,

IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Afrikaans

Recommended age: 3–8 Designed for: iPad & Android tablets

File size: ± 300 mb

Sasol Young Explorer – Frogs is the second app in the new Young Explorer nature series for kids. Colourful, informative and stimulating, Frogs introduces young children (3–8 years old) to 55 of the most common and rare frog species found in southern Africa. The descriptions of the animals – in English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans – are written in easy and accessible language and narrated by professional voice-over artists. There are also calls for all the frogs, except one – the only voiceless species in the region – while videos for 29 species show these delightful creatures in their natural habitat. ‘Quick facts’ about the size, egg type, location and conservation status of each species are revealed by toggling between illustrations of the different features on the screen. The app includes a play section with four games: puzzles, memory card games, an animal naming game and a nature cleanup game. There are lots of opportunities to tap, toggle, touch and swipe, listen, watch, and learn. Perfect for pre-readers and young learners, the app will keep kids engaged and help them learn about the fascinating creatures that we share our world with.

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Multilingual app in four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans) Packed with accurate info written by a frog specialist Tap and listen to text in all four languages Ideal learning tool, especially for children learning to read, or learning a second language Expands kids’ vocabulary in a way that is engaging and relevant to them Record and listen to yourself reading Tap to play calls or watch videos Play interactive educational games (with multiple levels of difﬁculty) Fosters a love of nature No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases, advertising or external website links

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULXN2Enp3k9CMWfWgL48dw WEBSITE: www.youngexplorerapp.com

PRAISE FOR SASOL YOUNG EXPLORER – MAMMALS

“My kids really loved it … fun and easy learning that inspired them to explore further. We really can’t wait for more apps in this series to be – Se7en Blog published.” “This is a brilliant app for kids. It is great for vocabulary stimulation and information building! It kept all three my kids – 8, 6 and 3 years – entertained.”

– Rabia Mohidien, Speech and Language Therapist

MEDIA & BLOGGERS:

For further information or to request review copies please contact: Joanita Nel jnel@penguinrandomhouse.co.za 011 327 3550

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Situated within the beautiful 1,000 hectare Umhloti Nature Reserve, 15 kilometres outside Nelspruit, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) South Africa Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to chimps that have been misplaced from their natural habitats in Africa. Chimp Eden was established in 2006 and is home to 33 chimpanzees. This JGI chimpanzee sanctuary brings the world of chimpanzees closer to humanity through education end eco-tourism. The goal of the chimpanzee sanctuary is to rescue chimpanzees that have survived the bush meat trade, been orphaned, traded in the illegal pet market, or rescued from being traumatised for entertainment in circuses, beach resorts and night clubs.

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Charlie The chimpanzees at Chimp Eden are the lucky ones, living out their lives in a risk free environment and being provided with the necessary attention to recover from the trauma they have experienced. The chimpanzees spend their days in semi-wild enclosures, and show normal social interaction and behavioural patterns as group members. The South African chimpanzee sanctuary is proud to be part of the Jane Good Institute, which is a global leader in the effort to conserve and preserve endangered species and habitats, and in particular chimpanzees.

On your guided tour, each chimpanzee is introduced and their often sad stories are told in an effort to create awareness and educate the guests on the struggles wild chimpanzees face and what we all can do to help save an protect these beautiful creatures for our future generations.

Martha The sanctuary is open to the public 7 days a week. Two chimpanzee families are visited on the 3 daily tours (10:00am, 12:00pm &14:00pm)

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The sanctuary is a non-profit organization and rely greatly on donations from the public and the guests that visit the sanctuary and support us by doing a tour, becoming a chimpanzee guardian or simply buying a unique gift in our curio shop.

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Tour prices

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Adult: R185.00 Pensioner: R145.00 Children under 12: R80.00

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We need your help! Please come visit soon.

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