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.
The Penny Whistle in Stanford: Keeping Tradition Alive
The Die Kop Youth penny whistle and recorder group 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. 16 local youth artists have been given the opportunity to attend the event and be inspired by her work. Big thanks to BETRAG, NSM ART, Rockpool Media, Fynarts, and the 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
We’re incredibly proud of Nolundi, our Star Search finalist, who’s been 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 for the DCAS Drama Festival.
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.
If you’d like to support Nolundi’s journey or get involved, please contact us.
Join our Circle of Friends in 2025
Our “Circle of Friends” initiative is for anyone who would like to make regular monthly deposits by debit order or scheduled payments. These payments can be made via our our Payfast account accessible by clicking on the “Click to donate” button, or directly into our bank account (details below).
Our bank account details are –
Nedbank Limited
Account name: Creative Skills Factory NPC
Type: Current account
Account number: 115 897 0595
Branch code: 198765
Ad-hoc donations can be made to our bank account or via our Payfast account.
As we are a Public Benefit Organisation – Creative Skills Factory can provide our donors with SARS Section 18A tax receipts for donation tax deductions.
Thank you for being part of the Creative Skills Factory family.
