Interactive theatre experience educates at Umdoni Christian Academy
The engaging programme focused on building emotional resilience and mental well-being, teaching learners' essential values such as kindness, safety, bravery, resilience and self-acceptance in a fun and captivating way.
Umdoni Christian Academy recently hosted an inspiring event where Grade 1-6 learners were treated to a powerful and interactive theatre experience.
This was presented by the High 5 team from 3RC Education.
The engaging programme focused on building emotional resilience and mental well-being, teaching learners’ essential values such as kindness, safety, bravery, resilience and self-acceptance in a fun and captivating way.
This collaboration has equipped learners with the necessary skills to navigate their emotional landscape, fostering a supportive environment where they can thrive.
At 3RC Education, motivation and inspiration drive daily efforts. For 25 years, the organisation has dedicated itself to guiding Grade 12 learners in exploring their future studies.
In 2024, the High 5 programme debuted in over 20 schools across Gauteng, and its overwhelming success has encouraged expansion into major city centres throughout South Africa.
The genesis of High 5 stems from a deeply personal experience of 3RC’s owner, Kay Cheytanov, who faced challenges with her daughter, struggling with bullying and low self-image, which led to serious mental health issues.
This experience ignited a passion to address the mental well-being of younger children, recognising that Generation Alpha is currently facing a mental health crisis, with anxiety and depression rates alarmingly high due to societal pressures.
To combat these challenges, High 5 is built on the values listed above.
Through dynamic theatre productions, the programme guides children in understanding and embodying these values, equipping them with strategies to cope when these principles are challenged.
Umdoni Christian Academy is excited about the positive impact of the High 5 programme and looks forward to continuing its partnership with 3RC Education and Medihelp Medical Scheme to nurture the emotional resilience of its learners.
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