LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMES - INTERACTIVE FORUM THEATRE-IN-EDUCATION
Programmes created for the empowerment of SA youth from all socio-economic backgrounds, (Forum Theatre is a technique referred to in a UNICEF publication called "Children First"). Young people learn to identify, debate and deal with choices, responsibilities and pressures they face everyday.
IT'S YOUR LIFE (HIV/AIDS AWARENESS PROGRAMME) 2015
National Children's Theatre touring company visited 20 primary and secondary schools in Soweto, Diepsloot, Alexandra, Tembisa, Benoni, Orange Farm and Sebokeng to present IT'S YOUR LIVE (HIV/AIDS AWARENESS PROGRAMME). NCT would like to thank American Embassy for the grant and as well as the Gauteng Departmen t of Education, principals, teachers and learners for their support. This programme was seen by 6284 learners. The aim of this project was to assist in the social development of the community by empowering young people with knowledge about HIV/AIDS through drama.
NCT visited the following schools
WEEK ONE:
East Rand School of the Arts, one performance, 02/02/2015
Phomolong Secondary, one performance, 02/02/2015
Tiakeni Primary School, one performance, 03/02/2015
Wisdom and Knowledge College, one performance, 03/02/2015
Fons Luminis, one performance, 04/02/2015
Moletsane High, one performance, 04/02/2015
Rabasotho Secondary, one performance, 05/02/2015
Kwa-Bhekilanga Secondary. one performance, 05/02/2015
Tshepho Themba High, one performance, 06/02/2015
Bernato Park High, one performance, 06/02/2015
WEEK TWO:
Igugu Primary, one performance, 09/02/2015
Donaldson Primary, one performance, 09/02/2015
Tshedimosho Primary, one performance, 10/02/2015
I.H. Harris Primary, one performance, 10/02/2015
Ekuphumeleleni Primary, one performance, 11/02/2015
Usindiso Primary, one performance, 11/02/2015
Gazankulu Primary, one performance, 12/02/2015
Ahanang Primary, one performance, 12/02/2015
Thathani Primary School, one performance, 13/02/2015
Tshilidzi Primary, one performance, 13/02/2015
TOUR PICTURES
IT'S YOUR LIFE HIV/AIDS (AWARENESS PROGRAMME) 2014
Through the power of edutainment, National Children’s Theatre (NCT) in partnership with Gauteng Department of Education presents IT’S YOUR LIFE (HIV/AIDS AWARENESS PROGRAMME) to school learners in Mamelodi, Soweto and surrounding areas. This programme was seen by 2,583 learners.
The production has been made possible by part of a grant of R3 million from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).
DATES: 10 February to 21 February 2014
TARGET MARKET: Grade 6 to Grade 9
Schools targeted: 20
AREAS: Soweto and Mamelodi
NCT visited the following schools in Soweto:
Isulihle Primary School, two performances, 10/02/14
Parkdale Primary School, one performance, 11/02/14
Eldorado Park Primary School one performance, 11/02/14
Floridalaan Primary School, two performances, 12/02/14
Tshilidzi Primary School, one performance, 13/02/14
Tiakeni Primary School, one performance, 13/02/14
Thathani Primary School, one performance, 14/02/14
Nhluvuko Primary School, one performance, 14/02/14
NCT visited the following schools in Mamelodi:
Emthunzini Primary School, one performance, 17/02/14
Bohlabatsatsi Primary School, one performance, 17/02/14
Sikhanyisele Primary School, one performance, 18/02/14
Bajabulile Primary School, one performance, 18/02/14
Motheo Primary School, one performance, 19/02/14
Mononong Primary School, one performance, 19/02/14
Ezazi Primary School, one performance, 20/02/14
Refentse Primary School, one performance, 20/02/14
Boikgantsho Primary School, one performance, 21/02/14
Balebogeng Primary School, one performance, 21/02/14
THE REVEALERS (AN ANTI-BULLYING PLAY) 2014
Adapted by Doug Wilhelm and Lindsay Berdan from the novel by Doug Wilhelm
National Children’s Theatre (NCT) in partnership with Department of Education presents The Revealers, An Anti-Bullying Play to school learners in Mamelodi, Soweto and surrounding areas. This production was seen by 4,834 learners.
The production has been made possible by part of a grant of R3 million from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).
DATES: 24 February to 7 March 2014
TARGET MARKET: Grade 7 to Grade 10
Schools targeted: 20
AREAS: Soweto and Mamelodi
NCT visited the following schools in Soweto:
Jabulani Technical Secondary School, one performance, 24/02/14
Letare Secondary School, one performance, 24/02/14
Lancea Vale Secondary School, two performances, 25/02/14
Topaz Secondary School, two performances, 26/02/14
Kliptown Secondary School, two performances, 27/02/14
Missourilaan Secondary School, two performances, 28/02/14
NCT visited the following schools in Mamelodi:
Modiri Technical Secondary School, one performance, 03/03/14
Bonalesedi Secondary School, one performance, 03/03/14
Stanza Bopape Secondary School, two performances, 04/03/14
Japhta Mahlangu Secondary School, two performances, 05/03/14
Mamelodi High School, two performances, 06/03/14
Phateng Secondary School, two performances, 07/03/14
"I'm a Special Person" deals with bullying. Anything that impacts on a person's space and self esteem must be addressed.
"Picture This: Teens, Aids and Drugs" - The gap between awareness and behaviour is dangerously big. This production empowers young people to make the right choices for themselves. Programmes are staged at the NCTT theatre and toured nationally.
