Pebbles Project

The following was posted on 22 October 2007 by Pebbles Project for special-needs children, an organisation which is a fan of the MTN Sciencentre's activities.

The project organisers traveled to London to partake in the Wines of South Africa Mega Tasting. Pebbles had a stand at the show with application forms for Sponsor a Child and the first ever Pebbles Christmas cards, featuring three of the children Pebbles supports in their red Christmas hats.

Pebbles raised a total of R200,000 over the week they were there. The money raised from this London tour will enable Pebbles to implement weekly educational trips for the crèche and afterschool children. These trips mean almost 80 children a week can visit places such as the MTN Science centre, the Spier Cheetah outreach programme, the Nature Reserve and have fun yet educational days out.

For more information email sophia@pebblesproject.co.za or visit www.pebblesproject.co.za.

Jozi FM

Ruby Frans of the MTN Sciencentre, seen here with her son Chad-Lee (is that the right spelling, Ruby? was a guest with DJ Mandla on Jozi FM on Tuesday night.

Jozi FM is a Johannesburg-based radio station. The interview went out at 10h30 pm.

The topic was indigenous knowledge.

Jozi FM is one of South Africa's best-known community radio stations.

Based in Soweto, the station grew out of the struggles against apartheid and was first granted a licence a decade or so ago.

Checkmate

Ever seen the 2005 made-for-television American movie KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTH BRONX starring Ted Danson?

Danson starred as English teacher David MacEnulty (right) in this true story of heroism and inspiration, depicting one man’s struggle to better the lives of underprivileged children from part of New York City. By teaching these children chess, he transforms their lives and the lives of thousands of other kids, their families, and their neighborhoods.

Now meet the man himself: David MacEnulty! MTN Sciencentre is proud to invite South African teachers to a free two-day workshop at our premises in Canal Walk Shopping Mall in Cape Town.

Dates & Time: Friday 24 August, 3pm – 7pm Sunday 26 August, 9am – 5pm

David MacEnulty has been teaching chess in New York City for the past sixteen years. He took on the task of teaching chess to at-risk children at a large elementary school. MacEnulty learned that chess provided an extraordinary educational tool to build student self-esteem and the skills critical to success in academic life and beyond. MacEnulty is also the author of three children’s chess books for Random House. His various life experiences have allowed him to serve as a motivational speaker with a tremendous amount of stage presence. He is a gifted speaker with a wonderful and inspiring story to tell.

Please confirm attendance before Thursday 23 August 2007 and let us know whether you will attend one or both days.

RSVP: lente@netpoint.co.za (021) 705-7863 or 084 710 2434

And enjoy this still from the movie!