OCTOBER
Thursday 27 – Theo and Nici visited Qhayiya Secondary School in Zwelihle to discuss with a group of matric learners the possibility of studying at tertiary level, and specifically studying teaching with the assistance of OLH.
Saturday 8 - Tutors and students threw Alzeen and Samirah a surprise baby shower at the HUB. Everyone agreed that social get togethers contribute so much to the HUB sense of community!
Monday 21 - Tutors started planning sessions for the Orientation 2023 Programme.
NOVEMBER
Thursday 17 – A BRIDGE DRIVE fundraiser, organised by Dos Southey and Pauline McCarthy, assisted by a team of volunteers, was held at the United Church hall. It was very highly rated by the 100 players who supported it and added a welcome R12 800 to OLH funds. Dr Nici Rousseau was on hand to tell the players about the vision of OLH to create teachers of excellence who will become change agents in their communities, and the practicalities of making that vision a reality.
Saturday 12-18 Students presented their Personal and Professional Development projects which were adjudicated by a panel of tutors. Projects were comprised of a PowerPoint presentation, a poster and a written piece. Students were tasked from the beginning of the year with preparing for the presentation, with the emphasis being on it being a reflective exercise that focused on the not just the children’s learning, but their own growing teacher identity.
Tuesday 29 – The final function of the year will be an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the students and to express gratitude to the staff, volunteers and friends who support the OLH in so many ways.