EDU INFO 2021

Kuswag Skool se Redenaars moes  hierdie jaar onder vreemde omstandighede hulle voorbereide toesprake lewer om sodoende vir ATKV-deelname te kwalifiseer. Hierdie kompetisie moes noodgedwonge vanjaar ‘n Covid-baadjie aantrek, wat vir beide organiseerders en deelnemers ‘n enorme uitdaging was. Tot ons vreugde het ATKV alle Afrikaanse skole verras met die nuus dat die kompetisie wel virtueel sal plaasvind. So ‘n aanbieding was totaal buite ons leerders se gemaksone, omdat hulle voor ‘n videokamera moes optree en hulle is aanlyn beoordeel.

Afgesien van hierdie vreemde omstandighede het Kuswag Skool se leerders hulle uitstekend van hulle taak gekwyt!

Kuswag Skool spog met niks minder nie as nege deelnemers in die Top-10 in KZN, in hulle onderskeie kategorieë.

Marizé Oosthuizen, ‘n Graad 1 leerder, het negende plek in KZN in die Graad 1-3 kategorie behaal. Dit is ‘n pragtige prestasie vir ‘n jong leerder!

‘n Graad 5 leerder, Isabella Cromhout, spog met ‘n eerste plek in KZN in die Graad 4-5 kategorie en Henk Brouwer, ook ‘n Graad 5 leerder het ‘n pragtige sewende plek behaal.

Drie Graad 7 leerders, Mia Bosman, Christian Rix en Kyla Bosman het onderskeidelik tweede, vierde en vyfde plekke in die Graad 6-7 kategorie in KZN behaal.

Shiloh Van Zyl, ‘n Graad 8 leerder het derde plek in KZN behaal in die Graad 8-9 kategorie terwyl Pieter Van Romburgh (Graad 9) ‘n sewende plek en Silke Bester (Graad 9) ‘n agtste plek in KZN behaal het. Baie geluk aan ons leerders met hierdie spog-prestasies!

After weeks of staying at home due to the restrictions put in place to lower the Covid-19 curve, you may notice that your child lacks energy and lust for life. According to experts, the pandemic has not only affected the wellbeing of adults but of children, too.If your child or tween is drowsy, unable to concentrate, and uninterested in things, they might be suffering from lockdown burnout. Let them know that it’s okay to feel however they feel – whether that’s scared, worried, angry, or sad – during these uncertain times.

 

There is a ray of hope at the end of the tunnel. When you can’t change a situation, experts say the only thing you can change is your perception of it.

 

Keep important relationships alive and well. Encourage your tween to talk to their friends whether by phone or online. Remind your tween to concentrate on what they can control right now, rather than what they can’t, such as Covid-19. Help your tween stay active. Walking, meditation, gardening, drawing, and baking can keep your child busy. Lastly, remember…The only way forward, at the end of the day, is to help your child gradually reclaim control of their daily life, one step at a time. This includes prioritising sleep, nutrition, exercise, self-compassion, gratitude, and connection. If your child starts small, it will add up and they will regain their momentum. It’s also fine if your tween has an off day now and then. Simply encourage them to start over the next day.

 

Can your child listen and follow instructions?

Can your child sit still?

Can your child tolerate frustration and not getting his/her own way?

Can your child accept and follow rules?

Can your child hold a pencil and draw simple drawings?

Can your child cut with scissors and paste things?

Can your child write his or her name?

Can your child copy basic shapes?

Does your child know the alphabet?

Can your child count at least to 20?

Can your child recognise shapes and colours?

Does your child separate from you easily?

Can your child dress independently and pack a bag?

Does your child know to ask for help?

Can your child ask to go to the bathroom?

Can your child go to the bathroom independently and wash his/her hands?

Can your child play with other children?

Does your child smile at possible new friends?

Can your child play and take turns with other children?

Can your child talk with other children and adults?

Can your child walk, run and climb easily?

Can your child skip and balance on one leg?

Can your child go without a midday rest?