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True Love|Truelove EDU-2022

HELLO!

Congratulations on getting yourself a copy of TRUELOVE Education magazine. The mere fact that you picked this issue is indicative of your commitment to your child’s educational journey. I use the phrase “educational journey”, because it is a complex journey that demands meticulous planning, attention and care. Being a parent is a blessing; I’m sure we all agree on how much we love our bundles of joy. It is also the hardest job in the world. We are responsible for actual human beings, their futures, and the lasting impressions they will leave behind. Now, we can’t control what our children eventually become, but we can position and prepare them for the future. That means investing in a good education for them. That is quite literally our best bet as parents.…

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True Love|Truelove EDU-2022

DIGITALLY SAVVY PARENTING

Parenting is hard – whether you’re an experienced mom or a newbie about to give birth. We could learn a thing or two when it comes to raising tiny humans, and if we want to give our kids the best start in life, we need to embrace all the tools at our disposal. This includes navigating myriad apps, books, and podcasts. We’ve done the work for you, with this great selection of tools to help you get through your parenting journey. APPS: THE HAPPY CHILD - PARENTING APP grants you access to cutting-edge research and tips that will help you raise a happy, well-adjusted child. Years of research and findings in psychology, neuroscience, and paediatrics are curated into one app, and it’s totally free. This customised, science-based app offers short…

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True Love|Truelove EDU-2022

UNDERSTANDING AUTISM

Nomthandazo Mkwae is a 39-year-old mother of three. She lives in Pretoria and has twin boys, one of whom is autistic. She shares her journey of confusion, explaining what it’s like raising an autistic child, finding acceptance, and navigating her way through everyday life. “My son, Zanempilo, behaves differently towards everyone he interacts with, and our mornings are hectic because every day when I wake him up to get ready for school, he cries hysterically. For this reason, my neighbour reported me to the complex’s body corporate, telling them that I was an abusive mother and smacked my child. She didn’t realise that I was dealing with a child who has special needs and behaves differently from the usual. I was informed about this, and so I explained the situation…

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True Love|Truelove EDU-2022

YOUR CHILD & THEIR GENDER

“You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.”- Kahlil Gibran For the more philosophical and literature loving parent, this famous quote inspires discourse and lofty ideals of enlightened parenting …until your child’s school sends an email asking you if you’re comfortable with some girls in your child’s lower grade group using the boys’ bathroom, and vice versa. “It was a bit surprising, actually,” says Zinhle Gumede*, who’s asked to stay anonymous to protect her and her family’s identity. “It’s not something I had a problem with. In fact, I didn’t really care once I completely understood that email.…

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EVERYONE’S self-care LOOKS LIKE THIS

THE SNUGGLES ARE CALLING Cooler weather is here and what better way to spoil yourself than with a warm and fluffy blanket? Volpes’ new range includes lightweight and shimmersoft styles, cotton, and the ultimate in luxury blankets, and are available in myriad colours. This range is the perfect companion for those chilly winter evenings, and quality family time. Available on www.volpes.co.za. TRIED-AND-TESTED FOOTBEDS FOR LITTLE FEET Getting something for your little one, even when you planned to only shop for yourself, is second nature. So why not grab something from BIRKENSTOCK’s relaunched Kids Collection? The range for little feet offers fun prints, high energy colours, year-round wear ability, the best materials, and essential support for growing feet. Parents don’t have to look far for this stylish, comfortable, mini-me BIRKENSTOCK range,…

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KWAZULU NATAL

GRANTLEIGH HIGH SCHOOL Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 91% Fees: Start from R38 340 for Group 3 and go up to R108 660 for Grade 12 Admissions: All applications are done online, and the school’s website has more information needed Address: District Road P386 Mposa, Mbonambi Website: https://www.curro.co.za/schools/grantleigh-high-school/ Email: info.grantleigh@curro.co.za Tel: 035 580 1581 Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GrantleighSchools Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grantleigh_students/ DURBAN GIRLS’ COLLEGE Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 97% Fees: Start from R65 400 for Grade R and 00 and go up to R130 500 for Grade 8-12 Admissions Online application forms and fees are available on the website Address: 586 Musgrave Rd, Essenwood, Durban Website: http://www.dgc.co.za/ Email: admissions@dgc.co.za Tel: 031 268 7200 Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DurbanGirlsCollege/ REDDAM HOUSE UMHLANGA Matric pass rate:…

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NORTH WEST

LEBONE II COLLEGE OF THE ROYAL BAFOKENG Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 94% Fees: Start from R 67 584 for Grades R-6 and go up to R90 482 Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available for download on the website, with guidelines on required documentation and files Address: Farm Morgenzon, 261 JQ, Phokeng Website: https://www.lebonecollege.co.za/ Tel: 014 566 1510 Email: admin@lebonecollege.co.za Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LeboneCollege/?ref=br_rs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lebonecollege/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/search?q=%4 0LeboneCollege&src=typd PECANWOOD COLLEGE Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 88% Fees: Start from R39 600 Grade 0000 and go up to R109 500 for Grade 12 Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available for download on the website, with guidelines on required documentation and files Address: Corner of Oberon Drive and the…

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NORTHERN CAPE

ST PATRICK’S CBC Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 82,5% Fees: Start from R27 830 for ECD centre level and go up to R87 550 for Grade 12 Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available for download on the website Address: 170 Du Toitspan Rd, Belgravia, Kimberley Website: https://stpatricks.co.za/ Email: info@stpatricks.co.za Tel: 053 831 1558/9 Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stpatrickscbckimberley/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stpatrickscbc/…

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EASTERN CAPE

ST GEORGE’S PREPARATORY Fees: Start from R33 000 for Group 4 and go up to R75 000 for Grade 7 Address: 8 Park Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available on the website Website: https://www.curro.co.za/schools/st-george-s-preparatory/ Email: info.stgeorges@curro.co.za Tel: 041 585 4825 Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stgeorgesprepschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgesprep/ MERRIFIELD PREP SCHOOL AND COLLEGE Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 98% Fees: Start from R40 983 (annually in advance) for Grade 000 and go up to R109 896 (annually, in advance) for Grade 12 Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available for download on the website Address: Corner N6 and Bonza Bay Road, East London Website: http://www.mpsc.co.za/ Tel: 043 748 6094 Email: info@mpsc.co.za Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Merrifield-College/116778885039575 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/merrifield_college/ QUEENSTOWN GIRLS’ HIGH…

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THE KING & his princesses

It’s a sunny Friday morning in the West Rand and our team is preparing to meet entrepreneur, community activist, and marketer, TT (short for Thato) Mbha, for a first-time cover shoot with him and his daughters – TJ (10) and Tumi (6). He has agreed to be on our cover because of his conviction that it’s important to raise bold, powerful, pioneering women. This is a sentiment we share as we talk about children – girl children specifically – and preparing them for this new normal in a world that is still largely more accepting of men’s progression, even at the expense of all our daughters. At the shoot, we are hosted by the Magic Company – a gaming arcade and bowling alley at Silverstar Casino, where we finally meet…

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your HOME language

Should schools offer tuition in African languages? This is a conundrum being weighed up by parents in all parts of South Africa. “One of the biggest problems private schools have is that when they do provide African languages, only a handful of children attend the classes. So for business reasons it doesn’t really make sense for them to continue to offer African languages. Also, Black children and their parents opt to do Afrikaans as opposed to African languages,” says Bethesda Ndlovu*, a 39-year-old Johannesburg mother to 12-year-old son, Sipho*. “At our school, they specifically got in a Zulu teacher, yet my son is the only one doing isiZulu in his grade. Yet there are plenty of African kids.” Bethesda isn’t the only modern-age parent to deal with this reality. She…

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True Love|Truelove EDU-2022

SLEEPOVER 101

SLEEPOVER READY? AGE-APPROPRIATE Social worker and parenting expert Joey Dlamini, who is also a mom of three, says that, according to Fran Walfish, author of The Self-Aware Parent: Resolving Conflict and Building a Better Bond with Your Child, sleepovers are a big step for children of seven to nine years old. So, you can start from any point between those ages. This view is also supported by Supernanny expert, Dr Martha Erickson, who says that sleepovers and slumber parties are big events for kids, as it’s an opportunity for them to feel grown-up, while having fun. “It’s an individual decision, and it also depends on the type of relationship you have with the other child’s parents,” says Dr Erickson. “Parents can consider the following factors before deciding if their child…

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ONLINE vs IN CLASSROOMS learning

The global COVID-19 pandemic came in 2020 and completely changed life as we know it. Distancing ourselves from others became the new norm. At some point, children were no longer required to go to school. Education can be paused for some time, but cannot be stopped completely. This is why schools, colleges and universities resorted to digital means to impart training and lessons instead of doing them face to face in classrooms. While the physical classrooms remained closed, virtual classrooms were in full operational mode. Parents all over the country got a taste of what teachers go through with their children daily. “My daughter was doing Grade 11 at the time, and she’s on a scholarship, so that worried me – I was not going to let anything jeopardise that.…

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LUNCHBOX TREATS

CHICKEN WRAPS Time: 20 min Nutritional value: Chicken is an excellent source of amino acids, which our bodies use to build muscle tissue and promote healthier bones. INGREDIENTS ▶ 2 cups cooked chicken (preferably rotisserie) ▶ 3 cups butter lettuce ▶ ¼ cup rosa tomatoes, halved ▶ Salad dressing ▶ Large flour tortillas (or tortillas of your choice) ▶ Half a red onion ▶ Parmesan shavings (optional) METHOD 1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients. 2. Warm up the tortillas in a nonstick frying pan for 5 seconds each side. 3. Lay your tortilla on a chopping board, add filling to the centre, fold, and cut in half. HAM CLUB SANDWICHES Time: 15 min Nutritional value: A good source of carbohydrates and calcium. INGREDIENTS ▶ 1 baguette▶ 1 tablespoon olive…

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WESTERN CAPE

RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ SCHOOLS Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 98,8% Fees: Start from R48 906 for Grade R and go up to R61 500 per annum for Grades 8-12. Boarding: (in addition to school fees) R56 000 per annum Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available for download on the website Address: Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town Website: https://rondebosch.com/high/ Email: admissions@rondebosch.com Tel: 021 686 3987 Socials: https://www.facebook.com/rondeboschboys/ BRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 94% Fees: Start from R49 130 for Playschool and go up to R134140 for Grade 12 Boarding: R114 560 Admissions: Admission to Bridge House is given on the basis of an interview with the head of the school. The child’s latest school report from his or her previous school,…

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FINDING THE RIGHT ECD CENTRE FOR YOUR CHILD

You’ve heard the saying, “Having a child is like having your heart walking around outside your body”? As a parent, you’ve probably felt it, too … Nothing is more nerve-racking than the end of maternity leave and sending your baby into the arms of strangers. But, parents need to work and children need to be cared for and stimulated so, the best solution for more parents is often an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre. These centres are for children aged from birth to six years. It’s the crèche, nursery school, home-based care from a day mother – it’s where your child gets care, support and training that’s appropriate for their age and developmental stage. New legislation for ECD Centres came into effect on 1 April – now all centres have…

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Balancing your child’s INDEPENDENCE with their SAFETY

Being a parent is one of the hardest but most rewarding jobs. Remember how their little arms felt around your neck, or how they’d gaze up at you with complete trust …? You swore to always protect and keep them safe, but, what about when you have to protect them from themselves? Children need more independence as they grow, and trying to balance this with the urge to keep them safe is a tricky one. As much as we want to keep them locked up and safe behind high walls, electric fences and alarms – you can’t. But you can educate them, and yourselves. Edith Kriel, a highly respected social worker and the Founder of Jelly Beanz, a children’s organisation working with abused and neglected children, says, “We have to…

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Tackling BULLYING

Bullying has become an increasingly alarming problem in schools. We’ve seen countless reports of a child having taken their own life, and then it has been found out that they’d been bullied, ridiculed and humiliated by peers. Children have different personalities: while it may be easy for some to open up to their parents or teachers, others find it difficult to speak up about being bullied. This is why parents and teachers need to be on the lookout for signs that children are being bullied, or are bullying others. “When you know the type of person your child is, you will spot the signs almost immediately – they go through a shift of personalities, or their habits change,” East London-based psychiatrist, Dr Nombulelo Madala-Witbooi, tells us. “Although not all children…

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FAMILY TRAVEL!

KLASERIEDRIFT MISAVA It is an exclusive, 5* safari camp located in the heart of the Greater Kruger National Park. Nestled on the banks of the Klaserie River, the area is known for its superb game-viewing, abundant flora and fauna, and diverse topography. From the spectacular pool deck, guests can enjoy panoramic views over the African bushveld, looking out for herds of elephant, giraffe, and plentiful game below. Featuring six stunning suites, the camp prides itself on an intimate, family-friendly setting. The four garden-view suites – including inter-connected family suites – are visited by winding pathways set amongst wild gardens of succulent aloes and bushwillow trees. Inside, a charming and authentic African style meets modern luxury, with all the amenities expected of a five-star hotel. For unrivalled views along the bountiful…

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THE GOOD SCHOOLS’ REPORTS

“One of the best investments we can make in a child’s life is high quality early education”-BarackObama RODEAN SCHOOL Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 100% Fees: Start from R91 947 for Grade 0 and up to R176 204 for Grade 10-12. Admissions: Roedean’s main points of entry are: Grade 0 for St Margaret’s and the Junior School Lower V (Grade 8) for the Senior School. Address: Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown, Gauteng, South Africa Website: http://www.roedeanschool.co.za/about-roedean/pta/contact-us/ Email: roedean@roedeanschool.co.za Tel: 011 647 3200 Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RoedeanSchoolSA/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roedeanschoolsa/ Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/roedeanschoolsa SACRED HEART COLLEGE Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 92% Fees: Start from R53 625 for crèche and go up to R130 898 for Grade 11-12 Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are…

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MPUMALANGA

PENRYN COLLEGE Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 96,12% Fees: Start from R30 100 for preschool and goes up to R98 100 for Grade 12 Admissions: Online application and fee structure are available on the website Address: Boschrand Farm, R40, Mbombela Email: info@penryn.co.za Tel: 013 758 9000 Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PenrynCollege/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/penryncollege/ UPLANDS COLLEGE Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 93% Fees: Start from R29 500 for Grade 0000 and toddlers, and go up to R105 500 for Grade 12 Boarding: R100 000 (excluding tuition) for Grades 8 to 12 Address: Danie Joubert Street Extension, White River Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available for download on the website Website: uplands.co.za/uplands-welcome Tel (College): 013 751 3141 (Preparatory and pre-preparatory): 013 751 3806 Email:…

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FREE STATE

ST DOMINIC’S COLLEGE WELKOM Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 81% Fees: Start from R37 070 for preschool and go up to R76 120 for Grade 12 Address: 85 Jan Hofmeyer Road, Jim Fouche Park, Welkom Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available for download on the website, with information on required once-off fees, documentation, and files Website: https://www.stdominicscollege.com/ Tel: 057 352 3905 Email: admissions@dominic.co.za Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/st_ dominics_college_welkom/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stdomswelkom…

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LIMPOPO

STANFORD LAKE COLLEGE Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 93% Fees: R 106 642 for tuition and R91 825 for boarding Admissions: Application forms are available to download on the website. Each child applying at Stanford Lake College must write a placement test when the child is in Grade 7 Address: A22, off the R71, Magoebaskloof Website: https://www.slc.co.za/ Email: info@slc.co.za Tel: 015 276 6103 Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stanfordlakecollege/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stanfordians/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/stanfordians PEPPS POLOKWANE PREP SCHOOL AND COLLEGE Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 84% Fees: Start from R36 300 for Stage 4-5 (ECD) and go up to R66 000 for Grade 8-12 Admissions: Application forms are available to download on the website Address: Plot 1, Myngenoegen, Polokwane Website: http://www.pepps.co.za/ Tel: 015 263 6236…

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