Entries by Jolande Swartz

Sifunda Kunye Literacy Project

Literacy advancement is a founding tenet of the Sifunda Kunye Educational Project. Though it started small, the Literacy Project is now a robust portfolio of various programs and truly one of our most valuable endeavors. The Literacy Project began in 2009 as a small Saturday morning book club, conceived by our original project manager and […]

Chess Committee

President: Nkomo Siphesihle Vice President: Moss Babalwa Organizer: Roqo Avuyile Secretary: Pase Hlonela Committee Member: Adams Achumile At the moment the club has 21 active members and a standing committee comprising of five members. We meet every Wednesdays during sports time that is from 12pm to 2pm.For now, since we still awaiting equipment we meet […]

Mine Shaft Head Gear

What is a mine shaft? A mine shaft is a structure used to carry miners and minerals to/from the work level. A mine shaft has structural members that work in different ways. Mine shafts are made out of steel and iron to make them strong. Members of the mine shaft Members of the mine shaft […]

2015/2016 Annual Matric Oral Presentation

Six of our industrious learners taking part in the 2015/2016 annual matric Oral presentation were outstanding in public speaking and were adjudged the best school amongst the 16 school in the circuit. The garland performance of learners like Gcilitshana Sibonise , Luyolo Maweza, Lulama Maweza and Likhona Mkiva, to mention but a few, were just […]

St Matthew’s Literacy Centre Launch!

Why are Literacy Centers vital in our lifetime? For young children, the world is filled with wonder. Everywhere they look, there is something new to discover, and each discovery gives rise to new questions. Children use what teachers in Reggio Emilia, Italy, refer to as “one hundred languages” to share their wonder and their questions […]

Environmental Awards Competition

On 13 August 2015 Gcilitshana, Mahola, Hangana, Makhuzeni, Gladile, Tyali and Mpana took part in the Environmental Awards Competition representing St. Matthews High School Geography Learners. The results were announced at 16H15(Regent Hotel) that we managed to place second in the Regional phase 2015 and won R15000 for our school. When I first heard the […]