The year has started with positive energy and great news! We are incredibly proud to share that our resource centre in the heart of the Stanford Community – The Learning Tree – has received a Gold Certificate from the Western Cape Government’s Department of Education and is now officially registered as an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre, in addition to our existing Partial
As the year comes to a close and we begin wrapping up our programmes, we find ourselves reflecting on where it all began… Fifteen years ago, everything started with one child. A little boy was referred to me for occupational therapy. He had never attended preschool, had no exposure to early learning and no parent
Our Early Learning Programme at Die Bron Primary and Masakhane Primary schools, is thriving and continues to run weekly with the support of our two dedicated Facilitators who provide engaging early learning activities at both sites. We also work with learners attending the Okkie Smuts Primary School in the framework of our Early Learning Programme.
Our team at the Learning Tree After-School Centre completed two Wordworks early literacy courses last month – Every Word Counts and Little Stars – and now, they are bringing the Little Stars stories to life for the children- through engaging storytelling and activities which support not only literacy development but also creativity. The children who have been participating in our after-school music groups for a number
Spring is here 🌸 and bringing with it – a season of growth, creativity and celebrations for our NPO. As our village bursts into life with the vibrant Fynbos flowers and the “Chelsea Flowers in Stanford” (a recreation of South Africa’s internationally acclaimed floral display at the London RHS Chelsea Flower Show) during the “Stanford in Bloom” spring
In April, our team at the Learning Tree participated in multiple enriching training opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to continuous learning and development. A highlight this month was a two-day after-school training camp hosted by the Enlighten Education Trust – in collaboration with the Department of Social Development in Hermanus. The training covered essential topics such as
A new and EXCITING collaboration – Creative Skills Factory is a participant in a new collaboration in the Overstrand with WOMAD South Africa.A collaboration aiming to nurture young South African talent and provide a rich, inclusive cultural experience for children and youth – and we are so excited to be part of it. WOMAD is an acronym
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
As we step into a new year, we are excited and committed to our founding vision: using creativity as a powerful tool for transformation.This year, we return to our roots with a deep focus on the individual – one child, one creative spark, one meaningful change at a time. In 2025 we reaffirm our belief that by focusing on the
October held more excitement for the Stanford children in the week leading up to the annual Festival of Community Arts. Creative Skills Factory’s children’s drama and music Showcase and Celebration performance was held on Saturday, the 5th October, and it was as magical as it was last year. In the week leading up to the
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