Newsletter February 2025

We're in full swing at the Learning Tree.

The Learning Tree After School Centre in Stanford is buzzing with creativity!

This month, the kids have been crafting, playing movement games and diving into storytelling to spark their imagination and develop new skills.

Huge thanks to our amazing team and Rotary Stanford for their ongoing support, including daily fruit and sandwiches for the kids and - a rainwater tank for better water management!

Early Learning Programme: The Magic in Our Hands

Hand development is key to young children's growth.

At Die Bron and Masakhane Primary, our Early Learning Programme this month, uses fun activities like painting, play dough, and games to enhance fine motor skills, creativity, and understanding of the world.

Penny Whistles in Stanford: Keeping Tradition Alive

The Die Kop Youth group playing the penny whistle and recorder, continues to keep the penny whistle tradition alive under the mentorship of Jack Lerole Junior.

Thanks to MIAGI, Music is a great investment - and Funimfundo for their support!

Arts & Culture Event - A Night with Siphokazi Jonas

On April 26, 2025, poet Siphokazi Jonas performed her beautiful poetry and storytelling from her award-winning debut, Weeping Becomes a River.

Sixteen local youth artists were given the opportunity to attend the event and be inspired by her work.

Thank you BETRAG, NSM ART, Rockpool Media, Fynarts and Grootbos Foundation, for making this event happen and giving the young artists the opportunity to be part of it.

Nolundi’s Journey at Bridges for Music Academy

We’re incredibly proud of Nolundi, our STAR Search finalist who was awarded a scholarship to the Bridges for Music academy in Cape Town.

She’s diving into music production, yoga, and meditation, and recently performed at the Baxter Theatre in the Western Cape's Department of Culture, Art and Sports (DCAS) Drama Festival.

Click here to read more about how you can support Nolundi

We are excited to see where this opportunity leads her and, as a trailblazer, how it will inspire many more young people from the Overstrand through our arts and cultural programs.

While Nolundi's tuition is covered, we need your help to support her living expenses so she can continue this journey without financial worry.

Every contribution ensures Nolundi can stay near the Academy, fully immerse herself in her studies and reach her full potential.

If you would like to support Nolundi’s journey or get involved, please do contact us - or click on the button below to donate - please say "for Nolundi" and enter your name and email address so that we can send you a Section 18A tax receipt for your donation.

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Nedbank Limited
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Account number:  115 897 0595
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