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Dove and the Department of Basic Education Join Forces to Empower South African Girls

Dove and the Department of Basic Education Join Forces to Empower South African Girls

Dove, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE), has once again taken a bold step to inspire and empower South African girls in commemoration of International Day of the Girl Child. a day dedicated to recognising and celebrating girls’ resilience, potential, and rights. This was done through a 2-day workshop on 25 and 26 October in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.

WWE Mania is back in full swing

WWE Mania is back in full swing

The minute we talk WWE in our home, John Cena’s infamous ‘you can’t see me’ is always the first thing that comes out of Jay’s mouth. It’s iconic! Seeing my hubby play with kids and doing a tombstone while wrestling each other is another fond wrestle mania which gets us all giggling and enjoying the family time. It’s crazy how something I grew up with is still something that gets re-enacted in our home almost 20 years later. WWE definitely…

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Disney+ Launching in South Africa – Full Viewing List

Disney+ Launching in South Africa – Full Viewing List

Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, has confirmed launch dates for the 42 countries and 11 new territories set to launch this winter. The streaming service will launch in South Africa on 18 May 2022. South African pricing has also been announced at R119.00 per month, or R1 190.00 for an annual subscription. Subscribers will have access to Star Wars’ “The Book of Boba Fett” and both seasons of “The Mandalorian”. In addition, Disney+ will be the home of the entire Skywalker saga,…

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Taking a thematic approach to learning a new language

Taking a thematic approach to learning a new language

In South Africa, most children are required to learn a second language (called the First Additional Language – FAL) at Foundation Phase level (Grades 1-3).  For the vast majority of non-English Home Language (HL) speakers in our multilingual society, English, becomes the Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) from Grade 4.  The National Curriculum Statement (NCS)’s Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Foundation Phase English FAL concedes that “this (transition) will require high levels of literacy, and especially a…

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Getting the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Experience

Getting the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Experience

The excitement around getting this vaccine was felt throughout our school from the moment we heard teachers would be elegable next. We got forms we needed to complete to let the department of education know if we are interested in getting the vaccine which at the time was only available to over 40’s. To our surprise it was approved for all teachers a few days later and an email came through saying I would be part of the first batch…

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Things to Do in Knysna | Activities & Attractions in South Africa’s Gem

Things to Do in Knysna | Activities & Attractions in South Africa’s Gem

Knysna is the heart of the Garden Route, central to many beautiful, exciting and inspiring activities. Why not rent a car with Avis and get around to all of these wonderful things to see and do? A Not only does Knysna offer its own charms, including the lagoon, the estuary and the waterfront. The towns of Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield and George are close by, and extend the mood and atmosphere of Knysna accordingly. So there’s a lot to do and…

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A must have for every home: Braun No touch + touch forehead thermometer with Age Precision.

A must have for every home: Braun No touch + touch forehead thermometer with Age Precision.

I don’t know about you but a child with a fever worries me every time. The worst being while my kids are sleeping. I’ve been introduced this amazing device from Braun and it has helped put my mind at ease when the kids are sick. I am so impressed by this device that I can safely say it is definitely a must have product in every home.

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