In February this year, an after school chess club at Ukhanyo Primary School was formed, after a donation of chess boards by the Rotary Club of Claremont. The club has successfully taken off since then and has brought many unforeseen … Continue reading →
The Learning Labs were originally established at Ukhanyo Primary in an effort to raise the standard of Maths, Science and English teaching and learning in these subjects. Pass rates were low and teachers and learners were struggling with issues such as … Continue reading →
Over the last few years, we’ve shared with you the wonderful progress and results of our Maths Lab at Ukhanyo Primary School. Since the inception of this Maths Lab in 2015 (set up by volunteers Scott & Laurie) we have seen … Continue reading →
Earlier this month we said goodbye and thank you to Scott and Laurie Smith who have now returned home to the United States after managing the Maths Lab at Ukhanyo School since 2015. The project has been a fantastic success, … Continue reading →
The Maths lab at Ukhanyo School continues to produce extremely encouraging results. Following on from the practices developed last year, each day starts with a “morning dance”, and then learners work for 10 minutes on revision sheets that cover concepts … Continue reading →
We were delighted to recently welcome some of the local and international staff of the Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) to Ukhanyo School last week. RGA are an international global life and health reinsurance company with operations in 27 countries, … Continue reading →
Earlier this year we reported that the maths lab at Ukhanyo School was ready to receive learners. Thanks to the generous contributions of our donors and the skilled craftsmanship of Masicorp volunteer Paul Dibble, the Lab environment is inviting and … Continue reading →
We’ve been happy to welcome Jane Philippi, from our U.S. Masicorp Board, for a recent two-week visit. Jane, who has been involved with Masicorp since 2002, came to see her many friends here and also to view progress on various … Continue reading →
There is no escape from the fact that Mathematics is a problem subject area for South African learners. While many schools across the country have reported good matric pass levels, the national press has been quick to report that mathematics … Continue reading →
