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Career choices, choirs and cracking sports events
There has been news aplenty out of local schools recently – read on for a quick snapshot.
Choosing the right career for you
The Rocking Future career expo stopped at Curro Salt Rock last month, equipping pupils with valuable insights for their future careers.
Hosted at schools across the country by 3RC, the Rocking Future series is free for both schools and pupils. It aims to broaden teenagers' understanding of career possibilities beyond traditional paths.
In addition to public tertiary institutions, the expo features smaller private colleges and niche education providers, helping ensure every pupil can explore options aligned with their unique interests and aspirations.
In 2024 alone, Rocking Future reached nearly 25 000 pupils across the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, including those at Curro Salt Rock, which hosted the event on May 13.
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Battling for Youth Day glory
Maphumulo's young soccer and netball stars showcased serious skill at the district's biggest annual junior sports tournament on June 14 and 15.
The Mzurayza Ingwenya Foundation Youth School Tournament, held in conjunction with Youth Day on June 16, drew widespread support from local schools.
Bukhosini Primary School took the junior soccer honours, while Sakhisizwe High School matched them in the senior division. Isithundu Primary claimed the junior netball title and Khusane Secondary won the senior trophy.
Event organiser Mzuvele Mkhize thanked aQuellé, Pick n Pay School Club, BB Bakeries and other local businesses for the sponsorship and support.
Sport and song shine at winter fest
A chilly morning was warmed by excellent sport and musical performances at Mandini Academy's Winter Sports Day on June 7.
The event brought together five local schools for a series of rugby and netball fixtures, while Mandini Academy also launched its new marching band.
Darnall Primary, Melmoth Primary, Maidstone Primary and Umhlali Prep all travelled to Mandeni to compete in U9, U11 and U13 matches. A special U14 rugby game between Mandini Academy and the KZN Development Team also thrilled the crowd, as did a combined performance by the Soweto and Mandini Field Bands.
'After just four weeks of training, it was amazing to see our learners play brass instruments as well as the marimba,' said Mandini Academy principal, Desigan Pillay.
'Mandini Academy has partnered with the Field Band Foundation and incorporated the teaching of musical instruments into our extra-curricular programme, as well as into our Creative Arts and Life Skills curriculum.'
Pillay thanked the participating schools, as well as sponsors Nashua and CMH Ford Ballito, for their support.
Singing with one voice
More than 600 school choir members joined forces to deliver sonic joy at Curro Salt Rock earlier this month.
The 'Melodic Waves' event drew choirs from junior and high schools from across the province to perform for a packed crowd.
The highlight of the event, however, was the grand finale when all the pupils sang as one to create a unique and memorable performance that thrilled the audience.
'The magic of hearing more than 600 learners sing as one was simply indescribable,' said Curro Salt Rock executive head, Sean Friedenthal.
'It was a goosebump moment, a true celebration of what young people can achieve when they come together with a shared purpose.'
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