WATCH: High 5 Show at SPARK Alberton teaches kids valuable life lessons
The High 5 show brought powerful lessons of kindness, bravery and resilience to SPARK Alberton on September 10.
SPARK Alberton hosted the High 5 Show, giving learners an afternoon filled with inspiration, fun, and life lessons, on September 10.
The interactive theatre performance, held from 13:00 to 14:30, formed part of a nationwide roll-out of the High 5 shows in major SA cities between July and October.
The shows were created in 2024 by educator and creative mind Kay Cheytanov after witnessing the painful impact of bullying on her daughter.
@albertonrecordSPARK Alberton hosted the High 5 Show, giving learners an afternoon filled with inspiration, fun, and life lessons, on September 10. The interactive theatre performance, held from 13:00 to 14:30, formed part of a nationwide roll-out of the High 5 shows in major SA cities between July and October.
Determined to turn that experience into something positive, Cheytanov developed the High 5 concept to help learners cope with stress and anxiety in today’s digital world.
With over 25 years of experience in youth education and empowerment, she continues to motivate and inspire children across SA.
At SPARK Alberton, Li Sihlali, Liané Nieuwenhuys and Keanu Buys hosted the event, guiding learners through meaningful discussions and activities.
They reminded the audience that every child is unique, that safety is something we can create for ourselves, that resilience helps us bounce back from challenges, and that bravery and self-acceptance are powerful tools for growth.
The show introduced learners to five everyday superpowers: kindness, resilience, safety, bravery and self-acceptance.
Children were encouraged to share stories of times they had been kind, acted bravely or felt safe.
Interactive games reinforced these lessons.
@albertonrecordThe shows were created in 2024 by educator and creative mind Kay Cheytanov after witnessing the painful impact of bullying on her daughter.♬ original sound – Alberton Record
In one activity themed You’re Unique, a blindfolded twin had to identify his sibling by recognising a whispered number among a group. He succeeded, demonstrating the message that “no one can be you”.
In another game, two learners carried school bags, one heavy, one light, while racing around.
The hosts explained that just as some people carry heavier loads in life, kindness is vital because we never know the struggles others may face.
The event left learners with valuable tools and a reminder that their inner superpowers can help them face challenges with courage and kindness.
