Motivational Seminar: 100 Grade 12 learners
Report written by: Nthombikhona J. Ngozo
Learners from Greenfields Secondary School were listening to the speakers during the motivational session at Maths Centre, Head Office in Braamfontein
Motivation is a psychological feature that evokes a desire to achieve a certain goal. Hence it is very imperative for the learners to have this intrinsic motivation. Motivation Seminar addresses the intrinsic motivation in learners and force them to take owners of their own progress.
Left: Maths Centre personnel was explaining what is inside the “survival pack” and how learners can utilize each item. Right: Learners from project schools were going through what was inside the “survival pack” bag
Left: Audrey Hutton from the Department of Education (DOE) Ekurhuleni South addressing learners about the DOE strategy for 2019. Right: Sibusiso Khumalo is a Maths Centre Alumna; he completed Grade 12 in 2017. He is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at WITS University
The EOH Trainer was explaining to the Grade 12’s the Maths Centre campaign Youth² Dare to be Different and about setting targets for the 2019 academic year
Learners were given an opportunity to reflect on themselves, challenges they are facing and how they are going to address them. Lastly they were given a road map which is a clear indication that from their journey they still have to face many challenges and what matters the most is how they address those detours
During the road map discussion leaners were given an opportunity to share their life experiences and how they managed to overcome them
Learners were reflecting on the challenges they are facing and how they can address them
Grade 12 learners were asked to read the Pledge, before signing it
The event was a success. Leaners were motivated and they enjoyed the motivational session. From the guest speaker they learned that challenges will come and they must remain resilience. They also learned that the right attitude can take them the long way. They also need to strive for greatness. “Challenges will come and go”, she said, “but like a storm and as a marine you must remain calm and listen to your captain and your fellow marines.” Awareness and pass percentage were also addressed by the DoE representative and their expectation from the leaners.
Road maps were discussed, targets were sets and the pledges were read and signed by the learners.
