1. MAKING THE MOST OF ACADEMIC CLUBS
Inkanyezi Project
Learners in Public Schools Programme
KwaZulu Natal
In partnership with Zenex Foundation , Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and BankSETA
MAKING THE MOST OF ACADEMIC CLUBS
Presentation by Mrs ZZ Moodley
New Forest High School

2. NEW FOREST VARIOUS CLUB ACTIVITIES
Mathematics
Amesa Maths Quiz
Mathematics Olympiads
Amesa Maths Talk and poster competition.
Bridge Building
SAASTE Olympiads
HIP 2B square competition
Mintek Science quiz
Eskom Science Expo
Time of the Writer
Animal Farm
Othello Production
Model UN Debate
Public Speaking
Toastmasters
Reading Buddies
Remedial English lessons for Juniors.

3. A DIFFERENT APPROACH Principal’s Idea Something different
Incorporate all subjects.
Theme provided by Inkanyezi – planned a full Academic Conference.
Process across 2 terms.

4. ACADEMIC CONFERENCE 2015

5. Process Relevance to Topic Originality and Creativity
Market it with teachers.
Action Plan
Flexibility
Type of items
No. of learners
Time limit 5-8min
Monitoring and Follow-up
Organisation of the Actual programme of the Day.
Managing the Function.
CRITERIA FOR SCORING
Relevance to Topic
Originality and Creativity
Research and Content
Presentation

6. Teething Problems on 2015
Powerpoint presentation done on different versions.
Sound cord problems.
Scoring rubric discrepancy
Need for a break.
Mentor Supervisor view their item.

7. ACADEMIC CONFERENCE 2016

8. Benefits to learners Opportunity to research.
Opportunity to work as a team.
Healthy work ethic skills (working late hours)
Close bonds with educators
Extend beyond the scope of their subjects
Brainstorm creative thinking
Healthy competition
Developed friendships -work towards a common goal
Adhere to deadlines
Exposed to other disciplines
Peer motivation

9. Benefits to Teachers Extend learners.
Work with learners and motivate them.
Helps to organise themselves.
Adhere to deadlines.
Nurture and coach learners.
Keep up to date with current trends in their subjects.
Benefit from healthy competition.
Respect and appreciate other disciplines.