Pupils urged to enter museum passbook competition
Pupils are encouraged to take part in the Passbook Competition, which aims at promoting museums in Durban and surrounds.
LOCAL school pupils are encouraged to participate in the Durban Local History Museums Passbook Competition.
The competition is open to pupils from Grade 4 to Grade 11 and requires them visiting three participating museums. The competition runs until 31 August. Participating sites include the Bergtheil Museum, Old House Museum, Cato Manor Heritage Centre, Pinetown Museum, Palmiet Nature Reserve and the Mariannhill Monastery. The aim of the competition is to promote the museums through experiential learning.
The passbook (‘dompas’), once a hated symbol of apartheid, has been creatively adapted for the competition. Worksheets created are in line with Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS). Facilitating learning as well as developing empathy and an appreciation of the value of the participating sites has been the hallmark of the competition. Pupils will have to get their passbooks stamped at the participating sites.
The competition consists of a lucky draw segment and an essay writing segment. The prize for the winning school is R10 000’s worth of IT equipment sponsored by Durban West Community Tourism Organisation.
For more information, contact Mary Lange on 082 652 7091, email: marylange7@gmail.com or marylange@telkomsa.net
