by The Learning Trust | Jul 6, 2021 | Blog
There’s a universally-held belief that children are the leaders of tomorrow and need to be nurtured in order to ready them for a secure and successful future. In South Africa, we have over 12 million children attending schools and the assumption stands that access...
by The Learning Trust | Nov 9, 2022 | News
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER Lights On campaign takes over October! In October we celebrated the annual #LightsOnAfterschool campaign for the third time in South Africa. The global initiative which began in the U.S. aims to help raise awareness of the importance of After...
by The Learning Trust | Nov 2, 2022 | #LightsOnAfterSchool
Sunday Independent & Sunday Tribune We when think about education, we often focus on what happens in the classroom. But learner development goes beyond what is taught in school. In SA After school programmes are critical in helping vulnerable learners from...
by The Learning Trust | Nov 2, 2022 | #LightsOnAfterSchool
RSG FM Interview After school programmes help develop learners self-esteem and sense of belonging which are the cornerstones of mental well-being. Supporting learners to believe in themselves encourages them to stay in school – they feel that they belong and can...
by The Learning Trust | Nov 2, 2022 | #LightsOnAfterSchool
Ikwekwezi FM Interview We know that learners struggling with their mental well-being will find it difficult to concentrate at school. They will likely experience reduced self-esteem and confidence, and will begin to see academic performance as futile. After School...
by The Learning Trust | Nov 2, 2022 | #LightsOnAfterSchool
Good Hope FM Interview The rise in reports of mental illness amongst young people is alarming. Over the last few years young people have been and are still dealing with grief, loss of family income, educational setbacks, and doubt regarding their future plans. They...
by The Learning Trust | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog
Despite efforts to invest in education, South Africa’s poor literacy rate remains a long-standing concern. Over the years, government has failed to grow the number of children who can read for meaning. While we cannot deny these existing challenges, COVID-19 has also...
by The Learning Trust | Aug 31, 2022 | Blog
Khanyisa Dube, Head of Model Monitoring at one of SA’s leading banks volunteers as a Mathematics Director at Mihandzu Learning. Her role includes overseeing the running of the Maths programme across the different grades that Mihandzu supports. The 33-year-old holds a...
by The Learning Trust | Aug 23, 2022 | Blog
Mapula Motana is a 29-year-old qualified Mathematics Teacher. Her role at Emagqabini Education Academy is to lead After School programmes, connect with strategic partners, and support volunteer tutors. She holds qualifications in BSc Mathematics & Statistical...
by The Learning Trust | Aug 17, 2022 | Blog
A qualified Tourism student, Sharon Ncube is currently studying Biomedicine at Pearson Institute of Higher Education in Midrand. The 23-year-old part-time Maths and Physical Science Tutor at Transitions Foundation is passionate about empowering the youth through...
