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in this issue issue
Page 4 Macmillan News
Macmillan bids farewell to Magda Scheepers
Page 6 Personal Wellbeing
7 parts that work together to ensure our happiness
Page 8 TVET Colleges
Approved! New NATED Farming Management N5 textbooks
Page 12 Win, win, win!
Winter warmer hamper up for grabs!
Dear Bookseller
Welcome to issue 6 of the Macnews, our newsletter just for booksellers.
May and June will be very busy because it is procurement time in most provinces, focusing on Gr 1-12 CAPS top-ups and supplementary material for Gr R-12.
Reading is still a serious concern in South Africa. The latest PIRL results released last week show that Grade 4 learners in South Africa have the worst reading ability in the world. Giving learners access to readers is now more important than ever before. In the next few issues of this newsletter, we will focus on all our reading series as well as other readers.
The booksellers in Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal will have the opportunity to view our books and enjoy a cup of tea with members of the Macmillan team at Bookseller Open Days scheduled for the first week of the June/July school holiday. Booksellers in these provinces will receive their invitations soon. We will continue to support booksellers in other provinces with visits and Let’s Talk information sessions.
Macmillan Education proudly announces that the Education Department has approved our TVET First Farming Management N5 books as well as the Building and Structural Surveying N5 book. You can go to page 8 of this newsletter for more information on these books and the link to the new NATED catalogue.
July means price updates! The 2023–2024 pricelist will be made available to all booksellers soon. The pricelist will only be available in a digital format.
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June, encouraging awareness and action for protecting the environment. Read the steps Macmillan Education has put in place to help protect our environment in this newsletter.
Make yourself a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy our newsletter.
Regards, The Macmillan Team
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MACMILLAN EDUCATION
TODAY!
The five pillars of our transformation journey
Macmillan Education South Africa strives to build a transformed, inclusive and diverse organisation.
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It’s time to say Goodbye!
On 31 May the Macmillan Education team will say goodbye to a dear colleague, Magda Scheepers.
Magda is retiring after twenty-one years in the publishing industry, with the last eleven years at Macmillan Education as the sales manager in Gauteng.
The booksellers who know Magda will agree that she is a true professional who gave her customers her all.
Let’s celebrate World Environment Day - 5 June Macmillan goes green!
As we embrace our time on this Earth, we also have to pay attention to the environment and do our part to help reduce global warming. There is now so much attention to this: corporates world wide are allocating time and resources to contribute accordingly.
Here at Macmillan South Africa, and globally through the different divisions of SpringerNature, significant effort has been given to the green elements whilst going about our everyday business.
A lot of the effort has been in the back-end but in time customers are also going to see some of these changes in motion.
We have already successfully installed solar panels in one of our offices in the region which has already contributed to the reduction in fossil fuel consumption and thus helped
contribute to carbon emission reduction.
As we replace equipment used in warehouses, consideration has been given to lithium ion battery technology as opposed to gas and diesel forklifts. These have 0% carbon emission. Other contributions include light sensors in offices and warehouses to reduce unnecessary power consumption, as well as specialised translucent perspex roof panels that allow natural light in and avoids the use of energy consuming bulbs in warehouses.
Another area of concern is the amount of plastic that is overpowering our oceans. As a start, we are replacing plastic packaging tape with paper gum tape that you will soon start to see on the boxes with your deliveries.
Lastly, in order to allow each one of us to contribute in our own ways there is an app that has been
made available to any individual that wants to make a difference. It’s called the GikiZero app and is available to you. The link is below and you are most welcome to visit the site and register. Thereafter, there are hundreds of ways to help save the Earth and each of your contributions can be measured and compared to other users out there. Thousands are already competing on different elements with some as simple as making small changes with plastic items that we use. The link to the GikiZero app is https://zero. giki.earth.
So, give consideration to saving our Earth as we go about our everyday business and let’s each make a contribution to help reduce global warming.
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Our top 10 selling school titles for April
1. Solutions for All English Home Language Grade 8 Reader (eBook)
2. Solutions for All English Home Language Grade 9 Reader (eBook)
3. Solutions for All English Home Language Grade 10 Learner’s Book (eBook)
4. Solutions for All English Home Language Grade 8 Learner’s Book (eBook)
5. Solutions for All English Home Language Grade 9 Learner’s Book (eBook)
6. Imagined World: An Anthropology for Poetry (eBook)
7. Solutions for All English Home Language Grade 8 Learner’s Book (wPDF)
8. Solutions for All English Home Language Grade 9 Learner’s Book (wPDF)
9. Verskuns vir Eerste Addisionele Taal (wPDF)
10. Solutions for All English Home Language Grade 7 Learner’s Book (eBook)
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PHY S I CAL
Wellbeing is the way we feel, how we function on different levels, and how we evaluate our lives. It is a state of happiness, comfort, and physical and mental health. The circle of wellbeing consists of 7 parts that work together to ensure our happiness on different levels.
PHY S I CAL FINANCIAL
EMOTIONAL CIRCLE OF WELLNESS
EMOTIONAL CIRCLE OF WELLNESS
S LAICO
LANOITAPUCCO LAUTCELLETNI
S LAICO
is the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get the most out of our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. Improve the functioning of your body with these good habits:
• Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep is the time for the body to recharge and repair and for the mind to rest.
Emotional wellbeing
Physical wellbeing involves understanding and accepting our thoughts and feelings. We need to build emotional skills, like positivity and mindfulness to help us cope with a variety of situations we encounter in our lives.
Occupational wellbeing
is following a career that is fulfilling and is based on your passions and skills. If you want to experience wellbeing in your career, try the following tips:
LANOITAPUCCO LAUTCELLETNI
• Eat a balanced diet to stay healthy, to function optimally and to ward off disease.
• Keep that body moving – never underestimate the power of exercise.
• Try stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and meditation.
• Use a journal to keep track of your emotions.
• Forgive yourself.
• Choose a career that gives you the opportunity to develop your skills.
• Embrace change.
• Be a life-long learner.
FINANCIAL TIRIPS U A L
Personal Wellbeing
TIRIPS U A L
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Social wellbeing
focuses on creating and maintaining meaningful relationships.
• Schedule regular times to meet with family and friends.
• Make a positive impact on other people’s lives, by doing volunteer work.
• Manage your relationship with technology.
Intellectual wellbeing
refers to the pursuit of activities that involve critical thinking, problem solving or creativity.
• Learn a new skill, take a class or read up on a topic you are interested in.
• Visit a gallery, museum or an exhibit to widen your horizon.
Spiritual wellbeing
is necessary for inner peace and harmony. Cultivate the following practices to give a feeling of meaning and purpose:
• Your core values should be the foundation from which you make decisions.
• Take time to reflect.
• Practise respect, honesty and tolerance towards other people.
Financial wellbeing
is being able to live within your means, make good financial decisions and set financial goals. If your financial situation feels chaotic then practice these skills:
• Draw up a budget according to your needs, income and goals.
• Seek professional help.
• Plan for your retirement.
Sources: SeekPNG: https://www.seekpng.com/ima/u2e6r5y3t4w7e6r5/
Discovery: https://www.discovery.co.za/corporate/personal-wellbeing Starjumpz: https://starjumpz.com/the-importance-of-well-being/ Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/click-here-happiness/201901/what-is-well-being-definition-types-and-well-being-skills Workplace Wellness: https://www.seekpng.com/ima/u2e6r5y3t4w7e6r5/ University of Minnesota: https://hr.umn.edu/wellbeing-program/wellbeing-dimensions
Agencies & Digital
Hodder conference and London Book Fair 2023
Kilayne Pelser, the manager of Agency and Digital Sales, recently had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Hodder Education Conference held at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, followed up by the London Book Fair the week after. The conference, which ran over two days, was filled with product presentations on new and existing products, lots of group activities and getting to know one another over lunch and dinner.
The main aim of attending the Book Fair was to look at any potential partnerships and new products. Kilayne attended meetings set by the Hodder team to explore various opportunities in our market, including eBooks and digital products, assessments, and looking at potential new products on the Hodder Caribbean and Singapore lists.
She also met with Andrew Curtain from Eleanor Curtain Publishers and is very excited about the products they will introduce into their catalogue soon as well as the additions to the ever-popular Flying Start series. We look forward to sharing more information about growing our Agency list soon.
Meet the Agency and Digital Sales team
Email: kilayne.pelser@macmillaneducation.co.za
Email: nicole.smith@macmillaneducation.co.za
Achieving personal wellbeing is a lifelong pursuit that will ensure that you will be able to overcome any difficulties and become the best version of you.
Kilayne
and Digital Sales Manager
Pelser Agency
Cell: 076 994 0985
Sales Consultant
Nicole Smith Agency and Digital
Cell: 082 944 6968
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TVET FIRST News Approved! New NATED Farming Management N5 textbooks The revised Farming Management N5 curricula will be implemented in July 2023 and TVET First has the best textbooks for students and lecturers. Trust TVET First for excellent exam results! A Lecturer’s Guide is available for each subject with comprehensive answers to all Student’s Book activities, a six month teaching plan and lesson plan templates. Gan Krishna, National Sales Manager Email: gan.krishna@macmillaneducation.co.za Cell: 078 804 0592 Jayshil Bhula, Sales Representative Email: jayshil.bhula@macmillaneducation.co.za Cell: 078 803 9903 You are welcome to contact us if you need any assistance or if you would like to know more about our approved titles. CONTACT OUR TVET TEAM Learn more 8
TIPS TO PROMOTE READERS TO TEACHERS
Using these words in your sales pitch can seal a deal. Do you want to know more?
Register now for our Let’s Talk session.
Date: Thursday, 22 June 2023
Time: 14:30 – 15:15
Presenter: Magda Scheepers
REGISTER NOW!
PRODUCT Focus
READERS
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MACMILLAN READERS AT A GLANCE
PHASE PRODUCT
ECD & Grade R Here we Go Series
Available in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana
View more information
FP Snappy Sounds
Available in English
View more information
FP Alphakids Digital Library
Available in English
View more information
FP/IP Thokozani
Available in isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana
View more information
FP/IP Readers are Leaders
FP is available in English, Afrikaans. IP is available in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana
View FP brochure | View IP brochure
FP/IP Flying Start to Literacy
Available in English
View FP brochure | View IP brochure
FP/IP Reading Planet
Available in English
View more information
FP/IP Macmillan English Explorers
Available in English
View more information
IP Reading Worlds
Available in English
View more information
IP Literacy Network
Available in English
View more information
FP/IP/SP Pan Macmillan titles
View Primary School English brochure | Afrikaans brochure
Vew Secondary School English brochure | Afrikaans brochure
FET Approved FET literature titles
Available in English, Afrikaans, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivend ˆ a, Xitsonga
View more information
FP/IP Reading corner resources
ECD/Grade R/
View more information
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THOKOZANI SERIES
Thokozani Series is a locally produced reading series developed by mother-tongue speakers for the Foundation and Intermediate Phases. It is a collection of lively and original Readers and Big Books to help young learners discover the joy of reading and learn more about the world they live in.
The books are available in isiZulu, isiXosa, Sesotho, Setswana and Sepedi.
More about the topics in this series: The texts in this series expose the learners to various themes aligned with the Life Skills CAPS. The series includes age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction texts that will interest learners and spark passion for reading. The stories draw from the real world so that learners can identify with the characters. The series suits South African learners from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Reading levels
The books in this series are graded to cater for different reading abilities. Each grade is divided into Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Readers. This allows learners to progress and acquire reading competence at their own pace.
The use of the Thokozani series in the classroom
This series is suitable for Shared Reading and Group Guided Reading. At each level, learners acquire new reading skills and vocabulary. This series will encourage creative writing by linking to learners’ cultural heritage and real-life related stories. The readers have been beautifully illustrated to encourage discussion and to make them appealing to young children.
Big Books
Big books are available for Foundation Phase (Grades R–3). They are suitable for Shared Reading (whole class) and Group Guided Reading (ability groups).
Grade R Big Books: a selection of the 40 Readers comprising the four Big Books. Grades 1–3 Big Books: all nine Readers comprise the four Big Books.
You can use the information in the links below to… find out more about the series equip your sales team with the necessary product knowledge to promote these books to customers email brochures to your customers to promote these readers. Brochure with sample pages
Grade R Product knowledge sheet
Foundation Phase Product knowledge
Intermediate Phase Product knowledge sheet
Everything
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Thokozani video
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Previous MACNEWS competition winners Congratulations to the following booksellers who took part in our previous MacNews competition. You have each won a meal voucher to the value of R500! 1. Verusha, Premier Book Bazaar 2. Roxy, JH Books 3. Pride Mbongwe, Van Schaik Bookstores Competition It’s competition time! For a chance to win a surprise Winter Warmer Goodie Pack to the value of R500, list ALL the languages in which the Thokozani series is available. Enter now! 12
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Agencies
Contact us
NATIONAL
Sibonelo Mkhasibe
Head of National School Sales
Cell: 066 474 3793
Email: Sibonelo.Mkhasibe@macmillaneducation.co.za
Antoinette de Vries
Head of National Commercial Sales and Marketing
Tel: 011 731 3455
Email: Antoinette.deVries@macmillaneducation.co.za
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Tel: 011 731 3300
Email: customerservices@macmillaneducation.co.za
MACMILLAN TEACHER CAMPUS
Tel: 011 731 3409
Email: za.mtc@macmillaneducation.co.za
TVET COLLEGES
Gan Krishna
National Sales Manager: TVET Colleges
Cell: 078 804 0592
Email: gan.krishna@macmillaneducation.co.za
Jayshil Bhula
Sales Representative: TVET Colleges
Cell: 076 222 2798
Email: jayshil.bhula@macmillaneducation.co.za
EASTERN CAPE
Ayanda Nkunzi
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 082 949 9664
Email: Ayanda.Nkunzi@macmillaneducation.co.za
FREE STATE
Peter Ledwaba
Provincial Sales Manager
Cell: 076 994 0986
Email: Peter.Ledwaba@macmillaneducation.co.za
GAUTENG
Asheena Patel
Provincial Sales Manager
Cell: 066 138 2746
Email: Asheena.Patel@macmillaneducation.co.za
Phathi Kona
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 060 908 8209
Email: Phathi.Kona@macmillaneducation.co.za
KWAZULU-NATAL
Sane Ngubane
Sales and Marketing Manager
Cell: 082 528 3712
Email: Sane.Ngubane@macmillaneducation.co.za
LIMPOPO
Mmatapa Moabelo
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 078 804 0612
Email: Mmatapa.Moabelo@macmillaneducation.co.za
MPUMALANGA
Lillian Vuma
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 078 803 9918
Email: Lillian.Vuma@macmillaneducation.co.za
NORTH WEST
Mmaabo Modisane
Provincial Sales Manager
Cell: 071 399 1337
Email: Mmaabo.Modisane@macmillaneducation.co.za
NORTHERN CAPE
Liezl Abrahams
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 071 441 9144
Email: Liezl.Abrahams@macmillaneducation.co.za
WESTERN CAPE
Liezl Abrahams
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 071 441 9144
Email: Liezl.Abrahams@macmillaneducation.co.za
Tania Zeederberg
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 066 211 4352
Email: Tania.Zeederberg@macmillaneducation.co.za
AGENCY AND DIGITAL
Kilayne Pelser
Agency and Digital Sales Manager
Cell: 076 994 0985
Email: Kilayne.Pelser@macmillaneducation.co.za
Nicole Smith
Agency and Digital Sales Consultant
Cell: 082 944 6968
Email: Nicole.Smith@macmillaneducation.co.za
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