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MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL
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Mathematics was introduced by Professor Peter Dankelmann from the University

OF THE SPEAKERS

of Johannesburg; Robyn Carnie from Wits presented a Chemistry show, and Tony
Voorvelt from Wits brought a telescope to the school for solar observation. Clive Reid

Sacred Heart College Junior High School held its third Mathematics and Science

from Snake City introduced the learners to his charges, and Jenni Wanting

Festival from Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 April. Professor Graeme Bloch

from D.A.R.E (Drug Assessment Rehabilitation and Education) covered

from Wits and the renowned Doctor Ridwan Mia, one of Sacred Heart College’s

the detection and addiction of drugs, as well as dealing with peer pressure.

celebrated alumni, agreed to open the Festival. Zuki Mpiyakhe, from the Academy
of Science, South Africa, closed the Festival with a presentation.

Sacred Heart College learners had the unique opportunity to build their own
telescopes with the South African Agency for Science and Technology

“It was a privilege to have speakers of such calibre at our Festival,” said Doctor

Advancement (SAASTA). SAASTA took the learners on an Observatory tour,

Danelle Badenhorst, the High School laboratory technician. “The Festival was fun

which exposed them to different concepts of Science and Technology under the

and educational. There was a variety of exciting workshops, demonstrations and

main themes of astronomy, astrophysics and optics, through different exhibits and

presentations, and the Science projects of our learners were judged and put on

displays.

display.”
“The Mathematics and Science Festival is a wonderful learning opportunity,” says Lamorna
Learners enjoyed an array of exciting activities and lessons, such as model building

Cantin, High School Science teacher. “It provides an opportunity for learners to participate

with Willie Viljoen (the Manager of Technolab at the University of Johannesburg),

in different experiences provided by experts. The topics presented are an extension of the

and a lecture about Paleo fossils by Dr Ian McKay from Wits. The complexity of

curriculum. The Festival is an enriching event which can spark a lifelong interest in the Sciences.”

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