President Cyril Ramaphosa, chairperson and co-founder of the Adopt-a-School Foundation, addressed 1 040 guests at the Foundation’s 12th annual ‘Back to School’ party on Saturday 20 October 2018, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre, in Johannesburg.    

The party, one of the biggest events on South Africa’s Corporate Social Investment calendar, brings guests from across the country together to share and celebrate Adopt-a-School Foundation’s triumphs and to raise funds towards various Foundation school development projects. The Adopt-a-School Foundation is a partner entity of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation.   

President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked guests, dressed in their old school uniforms, for their sustained support in 2018. He said that without them, Adopt-a-School Foundation could never have enriched the lives of over 930 000 learners and 7 500 educators through its Whole School Development programme, which aims at improving the governance, academic, infrastructural, social and security environment in schools.    

Every year the ‘Back to School’ party has a different theme. This year the theme was ‘literacy and storytelling’ - something close to the Chairperson’s heart. “Through reading and storytelling, we are able to connect to something bigger than ourselves,” said Ramaphosa. “Books allow us to travel to any and every country, exploring cultures, religions and traditions foreign to our own,” he continued.   

While the evening was one of celebration for what had been achieved, Ramaphosa emphasised that there was still a lot of work to be done. Quoting a recent study which revealed that 78% of Grade 4 South African learners are unable to read for meaning*, he stressed the importance of supporting organisations such as Adopt-a-School, to help improve education standards in South Africa.    

“It is only through collaboration that we can make meaningful and sustainable change,” said Ramaphosa. “The goal is to improve the quality of education, skills development and innovation in our country, which will contribute to growing the economy and alleviating inequality through the creation of employment and improved incomes,” he concluded.   

For the seventh consecutive year, South Africa’s most loved pen, BIC®- through its partnership with the Read Educational Trust - is on a mission to distribute 1.2 million pens to learners at disadvantaged schools across South Africa.

To achieve this, BIC® is embarking on a national educational roadshow, ‘Power Their Potential’, to equip over 500 primary schools in the country’s townships and rural areas with stationery.

According to Lillian Henderson, the Marketing Director at BIC®, “With 55.5% of South Africans living in poverty, according to the latest Poverty Trends Report, many parents are forced to prioritise putting food on the table over purchasing school supplies. For their kids, however, lack of access to essentials like pens is one of the biggest obstacles to school participation and academic achievement. Our aim with our annual pen distribution drive is to make education inclusive for all and promote a culture of lifelong learning.”

Since 2011, BIC® has supplied 7.3 million children with the stationery needed to fulfil their basic educational needs through its ‘Buy a Pen, Donate a Pen’ programme. Now, the children at this year’s beneficiary schools will no longer have to share a pencil or pen, each child will have an equal chance to access a key resource to excel in the classroom.

Henderson adds, “With many schools operating under very difficult circumstances and often lacking basic teaching and educational resources such as stationery, it’s the teachers who often purchase stationery from their own pockets, so BIC® contributes, albeit in a small way, to alleviate their pressures.”

Running alongside the ‘Power Their Potential’ roadshow, a talent workshop has been developed that recognises young talent and inspires learners to get creative.Giving children the right learning tools can make a significant difference to their lives. BIC® wants to help young people pursue the opportunities and talents that will allow them to ‘Power Their Potential’ and future,”

Henderson concludes.  Show your support for ‘Power Their Potential’ by buying any specially marked BIC® ‘Buy a Pen, Donate a Pen’ pack, and in this way you are helping BIC provide the tools the youth needs to change their lives.

For more information visit https://za.bicworld.com/about-us/bic-south-africa.

In celebration of Teacher’s Day on 05 October next week, Adopt-a-School Foundation hosted a teacher-themed Big Books event at Qhobosheane Primary School in Diepkloof, Johannesburg today. This was the first of five such events aimed at developing reading, writing and creative skills in learners across South Africa.

Grade six and seven learners excitedly coloured, collaged and completed activities using Croxley-sponsored stationery at the event. The learners unleashed their creativity in the hopes of having their work added to a children’s book called Thembi Discovers the Magic of Teaching. Participants competed to win a cash prize for their writing and a party for the most creative class. 

“Teachers are arguably the most important factor in a learner’s education. Unfortunately, South Africa is facing a shortage of qualified teachers,” says Banyana Mohajane, head of programmes at Adopt-a-School Foundation. “This, amongst other factors, is a key contributor to poor education outcomes and can be linked to South Africa’s recent global ranking as one of the worst in the world for a reading literacy study**,” she continues.

“The sad reality it that impoverished areas suffer most from teacher shortages, which leads to overcrowding, as one teacher is often tasked with the instruction of more than one class at a time. This, in turn, contributes to an achievement gap that disadvantaged learners may never hope to cross,” says Mohajane. “To help bridge this gap, we employ a unique Whole School Development (WSD) approach to school development. This involves holistically improving the school by focusing on the academic, infrastructural, social, and security environment in which a school operates,” she continues.

Zanele Khubeka, an educator at Qhobosheane comments on the changes she has noticed at their school: “Before Adopt-a-School came to Qhobosheane we lacked motivation and were understaffed, with too few teachers and too many learners. Since they adopted us, we have received planning, infrastructural and resource support. I have never been prouder to be a teacher than I am now, and this is reflected in my instruction and my learner’s performance.”

Since its inception in 2002, Adopt-a-School has focussed on upskilling their 2 335 educators, through the provision of workshops, tools, assessment and guidance. The intention is that this leads to national improvements in reading, writing and arithmetic results. The success of these interventions are clear, with an overall improvement of 8.4 percentage points in all Adopt-a-School’s Matric pass rates over the last seven years. 

“By upskilling, motivating and supporting teachers, we are ensuring a prosperous future for our learners and taking pressure off an already over-capacitated system,” concludes Mohajane. 

On the 27 June 2018, Boitumelo Ngidi (5) from the Mpophomeni Township, in Howick, Kwazulu Natal, was playing with her younger brother Quintin (2), when she accidentally fell backwards into a bath of boiling hot water.

Boitumelo was then pulled out of the water by her mum, Nonhlanhla (29) and immediately rushed to Hilton Life Hospital, the closest emergency hospital approximately 25 minutes away.

Upon arrival, Boitumelo was placed into ICU, after sustaining superficial burns on both her upper limbs and neck as well as ‘full thickness burns’ on her back and buttocks.

“Boitumelo presented with decreased range of motion in the neck, right and left shoulders, oedema in the left hand, poor pain management, inability to sit upright without back support, poor in-bed mobility and poor functional mobility.” – says Occupational Therapist, Nadia De Barros

After 2 weeks, Boitumelo was placed into the Paediatric Ward before being discharged on the 19th of July, as their medical aid could no longer cover the cost of ICU.

“The family has suffered a tremendous ordeal, with Nonhlanhla, carrying a burden of guilt for what has happened to her daughter and the lifelong scars she will have. She has so much love for her daughter and has taken unpaid leave to be at her daughter's side as often as she can. To make matters worse, the family car was involved in a car accident as a result of the stressful situation” – says Boitumelo’s beloved Teacher and Principal at Heritage House Preschool, Karen van Lelyveld

Unable to take public transport due to her fragile state and for risk of infection, the family rely on friends and family to take them to the hospital to change Tumi’s dressing every 2 days, which sometimes isn’t possible.

“Boitumelo has endured so much for such a young child and every time she starts making progress, she gets another infection and skin grafts need to be redone, which sets her back.” - says van Lelyveld

Hoping to raise funds to support Boitumelo’s ongoing medical costs, extensive occupational therapy as well has the psychological therapy her family will need, Boitumelo’s teacher, Karen, set up a campaign on donations based crowdfunding platform BackaBuddy, to appeal to the public for support to overcome the shortfalls of the family’s basic medical aid plan.

The campaign went live on the 17 August 2018 and has thus far raised R 2 604.35 towards the fundraising target of R100 000 with contributions from 7 donors.

Funds generated by this campaign will be directly managed by BackaBuddy NPC and paid directly to the relevant medical practitioners to ensure transparency with donors.

“With surgical intervention that is to follow, Boitumelo will require continued occupational therapy focusing on upper limb rehabilitation and functional rehabilitation until she is independent in the home and school environment. In order to achieve this, she will need to attend occupational therapy sessions 1-2 times a week, purchase pressure garments which cost about R16 000 each, skin therapy products, and possibly splints.” – says De Barros

“Last friday, Boitumelo came to school for an occupational therapy session and stayed for about 2 hours. She is still having difficulty walking and the exercises were noticeably painful for her.” says van Lelyveld

“It has been heart wrenching to see this bubbly little girl in such anguish, but she continues to put on a brave face for her friends who adore her. We hope the public will support our BackaBuddy campaign, so Tumi can get the treatment she needs and return to school full time” – adds van Lelyveld

Support this cause by Donating on BackaBuddy here:
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/helping-boitumelo-and-her-family-heal

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BackaBuddy has raised over R73.5 million for various charities, individuals and causes across South Africa.
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In 2015, Henly Kumwenda (30) and the Kingfisher-Sekanawo team from Malawi, set out to develop an arid piece of land near Lumemo into a camping site to empower the local community.

The community of Lumemo currently faces a number of challenges. Many students are forced to learn under trees due to the lack of infrastructure. Those who are fortunate to have a classroom face over crowdfunding and aren't afforded basic necessities such as desks and chairs.

“Many young girls are entering marriages as young as 13 and a lot of the young men work in tobacco farms as child laborers. With our volunteer programs we hope to address these key issues to allow these 460 students an opportunity to reach their full potential” – says Kumwenda

Henly adds that a lack of education also makes these students vulnerable to their environment.

“In the rainy season, a number of individuals are affected with cholera due to the lack of education around boiling water before consumption that poses a huge health risk.” – says Kumwenda

Hoping to develop the Kingfisher campsite in Thekelo, Henly set up a campaign on donations based crowdfunding platform, BackaBuddy, to appeal to donors locally and abroad for support.

Funds raised will be used to build 2 bathrooms, 3 sleeping rooms and a communal kitchen area for volunteers and is estimated to cost approximately R250 000.

“My vision is that this piece of land will not only be a camping site, but a space where volunteers from all over the world can come to Malawi and invest time into developing and improving our vibrant local community through their efforts. We will also welcome holiday makers for a small fee, which will contribute to paying school fees of orphaned children in our village” says Kumwenda

The campaign went live on the 19 November 2015 and has thus far raised R 193 643.50 with contributions from over 103 donors.

It hass taken nearly 3 years to fund the project, which still needs approximately R60 000 to complete, but Henly hasn’t lost sight of his goal.

“I have a vision to help my people and show them what can be achieved when people work together and the many doors that can be opened through education. I reluctantly had to drop out of college because I couldn’t afford to study further and I wish I had been given an opportunity like this” says Kumwenda

In anticipation for the long awaited campsite, Henly, together with his 5 volunteers have developed a number of programs to teach art, maths, English and physical education.

“From the bottom of my heart, I am forever grateful for the generous donations to our BackaBuddy campaign and for the impact it has had on my community. We hope the public will continue supporting our project so that we can continue building our dream brick by brick and introduce the world to Malawian hospitality.” - says Kumwenda

Kumwenda currently manages a hostel in Muizenberg in the Western Cape.

The Kingfisher team is currently assisting 27 high school students and 1 university scholar with their education fees and has thus far provided over 2400 school students with stationery equipment.

The Kingfisher team have raised over R93 127 for their campsite building this year.

Continue supporting this campaign by donating here: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/kingfisher-volunteer-campsite

True to their nature of being a community focused Shopping Centre, Park Boulevard Shopping Centre, and their tenants, are gifting Golden Hours School with a sensory garden, as part of their on-going community outreach programmes. Specifically created to heighten one’s senses -  touch, smell, sight, taste and sound – with the help of the immediate environment and natural organisms around it, sensory gardens are incredibly beneficial for people of all ages, particularly those with sensory processing issues, including autism and other disabilities. 

The students at Golden Hours School will most certainly enjoy all the benefits and joy that the sensory garden will bring to their lives.   Following several meetings with the school, and armed with a host of ideas, a currently open space has been earmarked for the garden installation. The first section of the garden, will be a sensory path measuring about 20m, which will incorporate different learning and sensory aspects, such as sight and feel.  Within the sensory path, hopscotch will be incorporated, using paving stones, which the children can also draw on with coloured chalk, and a ‘balance ‘beam made from cobble stones, various stones and textures.

Wind chimes and colourful decorations that will twist in the wind, will be added to planted indigenous plants, and a water feature will be added to the area, creating enchanting, yet soothing, component. 

Children can also look forward to a mud kitchen zone, made from recycled plastic! As the name suggests, they will be able to ‘cook’ delicious looking meals made from mud and water. The kitchen will be fully stocked with all the necessary gadgets and utensils, making it feel even more realistic. Alongside the mud kitchen, there will be a stone pit that will enable the children to feel the different textures, sizes and weights of the stones while playing with their trucks and gardening tools.   

Last but not least, see and smell boxes that will allow the children to experience herbs, plants and flowers and enjoy a wide variety of smells, textures and colours, have been included. No two sensory gardens are ever the same, as each is created according to its unique surroundings and available space. 

Principal, Rowan Hornby is ecstatic that the Centre has chosen her school for this project, and cannot wait for their precious young charges to start playing: “We at Golden Hours School are thrilled by this sponsorship afforded to us by Park Boulevard Shopping Centre and know that the children will enjoy many hours here gaining much joy from the experience. Something like this sensory garden is exactly the kind of stimulation that our children need, and what better way to experience this, than in the fresh air!”

Our Grade 9 learners are currently standing at the crossroad of having to make subject-choices. This, in itself, does not seem to be too big a deal... EXCEPT that the subject choices that they make now will impact their path into the future.  In addition, many, if not most, Grade 9 learners are not yet sure of what they want to do when they have finished school.

Cindy Glass, Director and Co-founder of Step Up Education Centres explains “Learners who are sure of the career they wish to pursue will inevitably source subject-packages that support their requirements for Tertiary entrance. We need to remember that career choices are infinite in number and, as a part of the human species, we also know that we can change our minds about where we want to go many times over.”

So, how can we help our not-sure-of-career-children make the most out of the subjects offered at school and how would they know that they have made the most effective subject-choices? Cindy offers the following tips:

1. Talk to your child about career choices and discuss what they may wish to pursue in the future. Keep an open mind. There are many paths that lead to success.  Listen without judgement, your intention will be to assist your child in making subject choices that will support a variety of options.  Ask:  What would you like to spend every day doing? Work together to learn about the daily activities of potential career-choices.  Would this make you feel happy and fulfilled?
   
   
2. Discuss their strengths and weaknesses. What subjects do they enjoy most?  Why is this? What subjects do they get the best results in?  Why is this? Which subjects best suit their learning style?
   
   
3. Encourage your child to focus on what they enjoy most. Once such a subject-package has been identified, do some research. What career options can be supported by those subjects?
   
   
4. Do not allow your child to choose subjects based on peer pressure or on a negative teaching experience.
   
   
5. Be careful of making a choice based on it being an ‘easier’ option. It is important to keep the mind challenged to avoid boredom and a loss of interest.
   
   
6. Seek advice from a teacher. The more information you have regarding the subjects on offer, the better you are able to make an informed choice.

Cindy concludes by saying “When all is said and done, encourage your child to choose subjects that will add value to their life, in whatever direction they choose to go.  If they choose subjects that they are passionate about, or at least have a strong interest in, they can’t go wrong!  There are many paths to success, school subjects are just one of them. Best wishes!”  

About Step Up
Established in 2016, Step Up Education Centres is a dynamic after-school remediation and tutoring franchise with a difference. Step Up offers children an opportunity to succeed in a schooling system that is, at times, very unsympathetic.  From the moment, a child walks through a Step Up Education Centre door they feel different.  They no longer feel silly or stupid. They no longer feel misunderstood. They no longer feel judged. After just one lesson they feel hope. They see possibility. After a few sessions, they walk taller, feel smarter, do better. Why? Because Step Up believes that every child has potential… and our passionate educators will not give up until they reach it!                                                                                                                                               

Press release disseminated on Behalf of:
Cindy Glass
Director and Co-Founder of Step Up Education Centres

Disseminated by: Carmen White
Account Manager
Sam Watt Marketing Communications
081 260 4011

The world is spinning with new technologies and we, the human inhabitants, are the willing prey! Cindy Glass, Director and Co-founder of Step Up Education Centres says “With ever-increasing time spent on smartphones, iPads and in front of live-streamed TV, we are in danger of losing our humanness. Teeny toddlers, vulnerable teens, exhausted parents and even bored grandparents can be seen, heads-down, shoulders bent and disengaged from the real world as they spend endless hours scrolling through their devices. Losing a smartphone is a big deal and people often feel a loss which is akin to losing a much-prized body part!”

Cindy highlights the following negative effects of too much screen time and says that they are serious enough for us, as parents, to STOP and take note!

• It affects cognitive development in young children as it literally effects the way in which our children’s brains develop!
• Too much screen time stifles creativity, imagination and playfulness which are essential to the wholesome development of children.• Concentration, critical thinking, memory and other learning skills are effected as children focus mindlessly on information (whether real or not) as it just pours effortlessly into their subconscious!
• It affects mental and physical health as people become increasingly inactive and detached from the real world.
• It will harm your relationship with your children. With parents and children spending too much time on their devices, they run the risk of losing the positive human connections that are key to happy relationships! Children feel unacknowledged, unheard and unnoticed and this leads to negative behaviours, anxiety, stress and depression. 

Cindy goes on to explain “We cannot ignore the dangers of too much exposure to the non-real world that the internet offers. We cannot afford to lose the beauty of life because we did not take a stand against the media (in all its forms)!”  Consider the following tips in reducing the amount of screen time that you allow for yourself and your children:

1. You have to set the example. Your children are more likely to do what you do, rather than what you say. You cannot expect your children to reduce their screen time if you do not do the same!
2. Have dedicated no-go-zones for devices. Family activities, mealtimes and even when driving in a car can be cell phone free zones.
3. Get outside! Plan activities that involve getting into nature- it is great for the soul and it will increase all the happy-hormones in your bodies!
4. Encourage your children to get involved in activities beyond the school environment-sport, drama, music and art are great examples.
5. Very young children need to play with their hands and bodies, not on a device.

Cindy closes by reiterating “Remember, as parents, we must set the example. REAL people, real love, real joy, real honesty and integrity cannot be experienced through the internet!” 

About Step Up

Established in 2016, Step Up Education Centres is a dynamic after-school remediation and tutoring franchise with a difference. Step Up offers children an opportunity to succeed in a schooling system that is, at times, very unsympathetic.  From the moment, a child walks through a Step Up Education Centre door they feel different.  They no longer feel silly or stupid. They no longer feel misunderstood. They no longer feel judged. After just one lesson they feel hope. They see possibility. After a few sessions, they walk taller, feel smarter, do better. Why? Because Step Up believes that every child has potential… and our passionate educators will not give up until they reach it! 

Press release disseminated on Behalf of
Cindy Glass
Director and Co-Founder of Step Up Education Centres

Disseminated by: Carmen White
Account Manager
Sam Watt Marketing Communications
081 260 4011

“On the eve of what would have been Nelson Mandela’s centenary, we encourage all South Africans to take the spirit of giving back beyond 67 Minutes and into their everyday lives,” says Donné Nicol, Chief Executive Officer at the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation. “For the past 22 years our partner entity, the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET), has instilled the belief that every individual has the ability and potential to make a positive impact,” continues Nicol.   

CRET,  a bursary fund started by President Cyril Ramaphosa that was originally funded by money he earned at public speaking events, goes further than supplying financial support to its students by instilling values of civic mindedness and community service as well. This holistic approach produces young people committed to making South Africa a better place. 

“The programme, which has assisted 132 students to date, has seen many of its beneficiaries go on to do inspiring community development work in South Africa. The CRET alumni have also taken it upon themselves to start the ‘Alumni Fund’, which has already funded the studies of two more promising students,” says Chantel Oosthuizen, Executive Director of CRET. 

Twice a year, CRET students and a number of alumni and staff, take part in the organisation’s ‘Vacation Programme’, that spans three days and helps students to build and foster relationships. One day of the programmes is dedicated to community service, where students and alumni carry out the organisation’s ethos of compassion.   

Last month, 60 CRET students and several alumni and staff, cooked, cleaned and volunteered their time at the Abangeni Enkosini Orphanage in Alexandra as part of the programme. “I am grateful to the CRET family for promoting a culture of giving back through their many interventions. I will hold this experience dear to my heart and continue to give back in the same way they have given so generously to me,” says Letlhogonolo Masilo, a 4th year BA Governance and Political Transformation Studies student at University of the Free State. 

“It is through first-hand experience of platforms such as this and others like CRET’s ‘Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day’, ‘Tracker Men in the Making Day’ and many more, that beneficiaries are inspired to carry on the commitment to giving back into their everyday lives. Since the organisation’s inception, we have inspired students and alumni to start and lead bridging institutions, volunteer programmes, fundraising and charity organisations,” says Oosthuizen.    

“Although we have a great focus on and respect for education, it is going to take more than academics to create a better future for South Africa. Our country needs a group of leaders that are hardworking, passionate and kind; which is what we hope to achieve by instilling this philosophy into all of our students,” Oosthuizen concludes.   

For more information on the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust please visit the Cyril Ramaphosa website http://www.cyrilramaphosafoundation.org/cret/. CRET can also be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and at 011 592 6560. 

To become inspired, we need to inspire others.

Remember that what we teach others, we teach ourselves. Imagine, then, the benefits of being an inspiration to your children!  It is a win-win in that what you give, you will receive!!  Cindy Glass, Director and Co-founder of Step Up Education Centres says “Parents tend to forget that they wish to be happy, joyful and inspired as much as they wish this for their children-and yet, who could be a greater source of inspiration to your children than you, the parent?”

Cindy goes on to explain “As a parent, you are your children’s first and longest-lasting teacher.  When you are inspired you will find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. You will want to become a source of inspiration for others - and most especially - for your children. Living from a place of inspiration will result in a life where there are no limitations to what you could achieve. Love, joy and peace will become the building blocks on which you create possibilities, meaning and purpose! You do not need any qualifications to become an inspiration to your children (or others). You need only be human, with a willingness to give to others the inspiration you wish for yourself!” 

Inspired people

• Stay detached from the negative opinions of others
• Seek positive solutions to inevitable life-challenges
• Are self-aware, self-motivated and are able to positively manage their emotions
• Are more productive, enthusiastic and passionate
• Seek ways to be of service to others-joyfully and without expectations of reward Inspire others 

Cindy gives the following, easy-to-implement steps to inspire your child by being the inspiration

Inspiration through kindness. Random acts of kindness- a gentle word of encouragement, helping someone in need, a friendly greeting to the car guard, helping an animal-will inspire you and your children in ways you cannot imagine!

Inspiration through gratitude. Make it a daily habit to voice what you are grateful for. Take a look at your life—yes you have difficulties, hurts and challenges—but look deeper.  Teach your children the powerful gift of gratitude.  It will change your life!

Inspiration through generosity. Find ways to be generous. It does not have to be monetary. Giving of your love, joy, time and compassion are beautiful ways to inspire your children to do the same.

Inspiration through listening. Listen to understand, without having the need to interrupt or negatively impact the trust you want to build with your children. Inspire your children to listen, without judgement to others as you do with them.

Inspiration through being peaceful. Find ways to teach yourself to seek peace in your life. Yoga, meditation, exercise, reading uplifting books—whatever it takes.  There is no greater gift than peace!

Inspiration through passion. Being excited about life is infectious. Voice your excitement for positive progress in your children’s lives-no matter how small- and seek to find positive growth points in your own.

Cindy concludes by saying “You need to BE inspired to inspire others.  What you teach your children, you teach yourself.  It is a win-win for all!”

About Step Up
Established in 2016, Step Up Education Centres is a dynamic after-school remediation and tutoring franchise with a difference. Step Up offers children an opportunity to succeed in a schooling system that is, at times, very unsympathetic.  From the moment, a child walks through a Step Up Education Centre door they feel different.  They no longer feel silly or stupid. They no longer feel misunderstood. They no longer feel judged. After just one lesson they feel hope. They see possibility. After a few sessions, they walk taller, feel smarter, do better. Why? Because Step Up believes that every child has potential… and our passionate educators will not give up until they reach it!                                                                                                                                               

Press release disseminated on Behalf of
Cindy Glass
Director and Co-Founder of Step Up Education Centres

Disseminated by
Carmen White
Account Manager
Sam Watt Marketing Communications
081 260 4011