A big THANK YOU to our Finance Department for this convenient speed-point. Our students don’t have to worry about carrying cash to the Durban & PMB lecture venues for fees payments. Some students also prefer to come to our offices for payments so this will ease their minds from carrying large sums of money.
Getuigskrif van een van ons SCOPE studente, Karin Steyn:
n Mens moet nooit dink jy is te oud of selfs te “dom” om te studeer of iets nuuts aan te pak nie. Nee! Oud of jonk, as jy in n Creche werk of selfs as n assistant en altyd net n “Creche Tannie” was of is, is dit nou tyd dat jy ook by Caversham Education Institute aansluit.
My eerste jaar is pas agter die rug en was waarlik n fantastiese ondervinding. Ek het dames ontmoet, jonk en oud. Ja ek was ook bang en senuweeagtig vir die onbekende. Die inspirasie, die wete dat ek meer kan wees, en die lekker klasgee, was en is ‘n ongelooflike ervaring. Ek is nou ‘n trotse JUFFROU!
Klasgee is deesdae net ‘n plesier, en dit ‘n baie bevredigend om te sien hoeveel die kinders leer.
Net soos ons logo, die Uurglas, voel ek soos n koppie wat oorvloei met Liefde en Entoesiasme. Ek sien uit na nog ‘n jaar van Beplan-Doen-Hersien.
Dit is my laaste jaar saam met hierdie wonderlike dames. Dan kan ek ook sê ek beskik oor ‘n NQF level 5 sertifikaat in VKO.
Van n :
Trotse juffrou en student
CAVERSHAM EDUCATION INSTITUTE WELCOMES YOU!!!!
The Caversham Education Institute team would like to send a BIG WELCOME to all our registered first year students in various branches and a BIG WELCOME BACK to all our returning students. We look forward to another successful year with you.
If you have not registered, please be advised that this is your last chance to register for the 2015 year in any of our 6 branches, namely Durban, Ballito, Port Shepstone, Zululand, Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town. Call us on 031 206 1412 / 2000 for more information.
Caversham’s First Male Diploma Graduate
Thulani tell us a bit about yourself
I grew up in Edendale raised by my aunt who adopted me and she sent me to school. I first went to Bisley and then Northdale Primary. When my aunt passed away in 1999 I went to live with my parents but they couldn’t afford the fees so I went to a Black school. I finished matric but did not do very well and my brother took me to Durban to do my learners licence and a temp job. When my contract was finished my dad knew someone he used to work Mr Miller for in Pelham. He offered me a job to paint the house. I worked for him for 6 weeks and he recommended me. He had a little boy, Byron who loved me and we worked so well together in the garden. He would cry when I left to go home in the afternoon. One day Byron’s dad asked me what I wanted to do and I told him that I wanted to go back to school and then to varsity but losing my aunt I also lost my confidence. He told me that he would like me to go for my dream. “Nothing will stop you but if you’re willing to work hard”. Mr Miller’s wife referred me to Mr Weaver, the principal at Cordwalles who interviewed me and asked me about my past and my dream. I told him that I have my driver’s licence and have saved money and was applying to the Police force. He needed someone to assist with the pre-primary school. He gave me a temp job to look after the garden and cleaning and I accepted it and he sent me to Antoinette, the Bursar and they employed me. After a year they heard that I was helping here and there and Mr Weaver asked if I would like to study further. The school offered to pay for my studies at Caversham and so I started and now I am finished three years.
Thulani it has been such a privilege to have you as a student with Caversham tell us how you came to study with us.
When they asked if I would like to go to Caversham Institute I had never heard anything about it. Carol Ndlovu a past student told me a bit more but said it was only for females that there would be no men so I thought that I’d be intimidated. All I had was a passion for learning about children although I did not know a lot about them. But there was another male the first day that I was there and I thought then it was going to be a good year. I felt I was at home. I knew that I belonged! I remember the first lecture where you had to give your name and talk about yourself as an animal or object and I remember that Jill said she was a spade. My symbol was an elephant because I don’t forget. When time went by I realised that Caversham was not just an institution but is involved in many areas. You not only get the lectures but also the respect. The people there are there for one reason to help the children. That is the thing that makes me feel good about myself.
You are welcomed and I am sure that you will love Caversham and it will help you with all that you need to learn about ECD (Early Childhood Development). I did not know a lot and once I was there I learnt so much. Fist year I did not know how much I would learn but the more I was there the more I wanted to learn and these things could be applied at school. I can identify these issues so it was easy to do my assignments. The teachers helped me also and they showed me so much. At Caversham you’re not left alone to struggle you get all the help that is being offered. 90% of the students would agree that Caversham is the best Institution for ECD.
What do you think about having male teachers in ECD?
I would like to see more male teachers most of the boys/men they will hear that ECD is for female teachers. ECD is not about what gender you are but about your passion. If you like children it doesn’t matter. I would like to stand up and tell all the men who are passionate about children but they have the fear to say that that you can teach young children. I would be proud to stand in-front and tell them that it is fun to be at Caversham.
Have you had any challenges as a male studying and working with young children?
The challenge would be the first day and you see only females you may feel like you’re uncomfortable but as time goes by you realise that we are all there for one purpose. You meet all the ladies and soon relax. In my experience the children are used to female teachers but they welcomed and accepted me and, as they are all boys it’s like they prefer to be taught by males. Their heroes are male so they can identify with a male teacher. If you come to our school and speak to the grade 1 – 3 boys that have been in Grade R and who hear that I will be teaching them sport and bit of Zulu next year they are so excited. The older boys they are asking will I really be teaching grade 1 – 4 and that it is unfair that I won’t teach them. I will also be helping in Grade R they have been so good to me and especially need my help during cycle week.
What would you say to other males who wanted to follow in your footsteps.
Just say go for it and I would stand up and say that if you have that love for children it is fun. Believe in yourself and go for dream and do it. I have learnt so much and had so much fun with all the little boys and I can give my love to the children.
Die Burger Newspaper Feature
Yesterday we were featured in Die Burger Newspaper to promote the Cape Town Branch. Apologies about the poor picture quality, it’s due to the reduction of the advert page from the original size. It appears perfectly on the newspaper.
Caversham Education Institute on the Zululand Observer
We are featured in the Zululand Observer Newspaper today to promote our Zululand Branch registrations. Please be on the look out for another advert coming out next week Wednesday 19-11-2014 on the Bay Watch.
Early Childhood Development Comes To The South Coast
Good news for Early Childhood Development
Caversham Education Institute, in association with the Rotary Club of Port Shepstone, was successfully launched on Saturday 25th October, with 45 persons attending, of all ages and cultures, who were potentially interested in training for the Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development at NQF Level 5.
The presentation was made by Jill Sachs, the Founder and Director of the Institute, at the Port Shepstone Junior Primary School. The meeting ended with a well-designed and easy to follow video of the training provided by the Institute, after which over 25 persons indicated they were interested in enrolling for the Course starting on Saturday 14th February 2015.
The establishment of Caversham Institute in Port Shepstone was made possible thanks to the generous funding of the Durban Thekwini Educational Trust. Also to be thanked are the Port Shepstone Junior Primary School and its Principal and staff for providing the venue and facilities for the Course.
Exciting news for the Port Shepstone area, where educators and more and more parents are well aware of the crucial importance of developing our children at an early age .What better way to help them get a good start in life?
South Coast Herald Newspaper Feature
We were featured in the South Coast Herald Newspaper last week to highlight the Port Shepstone Branch opening. Please be on the look out for another advert coming out this Friday.
School starting age: the evidence
There is an on-going debate about the appropriate age for children to start school. We thought we’d share the below findings in countries such as England and New Zealand. Let us have your thoughts on the matter on the comments section.
http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/school-starting-age-the-evidence
Invitation For The Port Shepstone Branch Opening
We are delighted to announce that Caversham Education Institute is opening its first Centre in the Port Shepstone and we invite those who have a passion for teaching young children to come and hear about the qualifications and short courses we offer.
Venue: Port Shepstone Junior Primary School (11 Connor Street, Port Shepstone, KZN)
Date: Saturday, 25 October 2014
Time: 9h00 – 11h00 (thereafter tea will be served)
PURPOSE IS TO:
- Meet those who share our passion for the education and care of young children and believe that their work does make a difference
- Receive information on the fully accredited NQF level 5 Higher Certificate and National Diploma Courses.
- Hear about our short courses.
- Using the Arts in Teaching and Learning and
- Perceptual Skills – the Foundation to Learning
- Teaching of Rings
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Principals and supervisors of preschools and crèches who would like their centre to be the best it can be.
- Teachers of young children, especially those teaching and caring for children 2 – 6 years of age who want to be highly respected for the excellence of their teaching
- Assistant Grade R teachers who wish be informed, resourceful, knowledgeable
- Those who are simply interested
You are all welcome to come and listen and enjoy tea with us.
If you wish to register for the 2015 Higher Certificate in ECD Course
Registration Forms will be available
Come and be inspired!
For further Information Contact
Jabu – 078-4220047 or 031-2061412
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