The Village NEWS 28 Nov-4 Dec 2018

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Ward committee summit

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Pop-up lounge at Grotto

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Book reviews

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Learn local with Hermanus Varsity Writer Hedda Mittner

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t is no longer a question of whether it will happen – it is already happening.” Those were the encouraging words of Prof John de Gruchy, who is spearheading the establishment of Hermanus Varsity, at a meeting held in the Municipal Auditorium on Thursday evening, 22 November. The purpose of the meeting was to give feedback and share information

on the progress that has been made in establishing the Hermanus Varsity Trust (HVT), with the motto ‘Education for Transformation’. Prof de Gruchy emphasised that HVT was initiated by the community for the community and not by outside organisations or the government. Their vision of making quality education available to all applies not only to the youth of Zwelihle but a wide demographic of their diverse target market in the whole of the Over-

strand region, he said. Essentially, Hermanus Varsity (HV) is aimed at those wish to live and learn locally. It will enable people to stay at home in their communities while studying, instead of having the expense of accommodation in other learning centres away from home. It will cater not only for matriculants with exemption who are seeking a university education, but also for municipal oicials, teachers and other professionals who would like to up-

grade their qualiications or embark on post-graduate studies. Education support will also be provided for high school learners. Because of the diversity of educational needs in the region, HVT will bring a diversity of oferings, in collaboration with a diversity of partners, to provide working solutions to beneit all. These will include distance learning, contact learning through tutorship, online learning and evening classes.

The administrative hub of the Hermanus Varsity will be the old Synagogue building and the surrounding area, which includes the municipal precinct and the taxi rank. This area was identiied by the CBD Regeneration Framework report done by GAP Architects in 2016 as a top priority for upgrading and will provide a vibrant public realm with easy access.

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