Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world Nelson Mandela
If its to be, its up to me Katie Holmes posts an inspirational quote from a friend she met while visiting Lalela Project
Zimasa Dyani and Melikhaya Mdubeki with Katie Holmes and erzner
Smiling for a photograph with Silikhamva High School student, Luvo Nguqu
The Art Of Me Exhibition at The Lalela Project Gallery: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela
Lalela Projects Tribute to Mandela Exhibition was on display for 67 days at One & Only Hotel Cape T own.
G ENIN N OP IO IT IB EXH
I was inspired and felt overwhelmed when I thought about all the things that Nelson Mandela did for all of us. - Athenkosi Mboxela
Mandela Day in partnership with One & Only Hotel Cape Town
WRITTEN BY ATHENKOSI NgULO (GRaDE 10) On Mandela Day this year the Lalela Project team arranged an event with One & Only Cape Town. The AGhigh school students were given the opportunity to visit the hotel on this day. Nothing could stop us from the excitement of being invited to attend this event. We were given 67 minutes of training in different aspects of the business, including computers, fitness and culnery arts. Being able to spend the day at One & Only Hotel learning all sorts of things was awesome. We also had the opportunity to meet and speak to Sol Kerzner, CEO and founder of Kerzner International. He shared with us how he was able to reach success. He started from humble means but through consistent hard work and dedication he was able to become a successful businessman.
Computer Training
Music Fun with Johnny and Julie Blundell from the Rhythm Workshop
...under the inspired leadership of the Rythm Workshop team of Johnny & Julie Blundell & Vuyo Katsha. All these sounds combined created an amazing harmony. - Melikhaya Mdubeki, grade 10
WRITTEN BY SamaNTHa MSELO (GRaDE 11) The second part of Lalela Project Leadership Year Programme see the leaders engaged in Community Outreach Projects.The Leaders implemented projects within their schools that addressed social issues which we thought needed to change. Using the Arts as a tool for social change we had to design a campaign and present it to our schools. During a workshop with Adam Thomas of Learn to Lead we had to choose the specific issues we wanted to address in our schools. The Leaders representing the Hout Bay Communities chose racism as a topic and the Leaders representing the Masiphumelele Community chose
the safety of learners within the school. With the assistance of the Lalela Project team we compiled a survey, which we handed out to all the learners at our schools to determine if the issues were a concern for other learners as well. With overwhelming evidence from the survey we presented our campaigns to our respective principals who instantly supported the efforts. 2013 saw the launch of the Community Outreach Projects for the current leaders who will continue their campaigns in 2014. It has been a great year for the leadership team of 2013. We look forward to welcoming new leaders in 2014!
Lalela Project Leadership Programme is made possible through our partnership with Learn to Lead. We would like to thank Adam Thomas for his continued support.
ART OF SCULpTURE
WRITTEN BY EZILE MaQHINa (GRaDE 8) One of the many exciting projects we did this year in our Lalela Project workshops was to create human figure sculptures. We learnt about sculptures and how to use new materials like wire to create them. Working with the wire was hard and frustrating at times but in the end it was wor th it when we produced sculptures that are extremely interesting to look at.
I joined Lalela Project last year with my best friend, but when he moved away I stopped coming to Lalela Project. My teacher reminded me about Lalela Project and encouraged me to join again. I joined Lalela Project again and it opened up new opportunities for me. I entered the Peace Poster competition where I was one of the winners for Hout Bay Lions Club. My poster gave
me the chance to speak about the things that are important to me. My art is my expression of the world around me. My poster was about bullying and global warming. I believe that people should be treated equally and respect the world and keep it clean.The peace poster inspired me a lot. After completing it I knew I had a talent for art. My art teachers were a part of my inspiration, they gave me the courage to achieve my goals. I am much braver now because of Lalela Project.
Melikhaya and Simamkele on the plane to New York WRITTEN BY MELIKHaYa MDUBEKI (GRaDE 10) I cant even explain the happiness I felt when I was selected to go on the trip to New York. I delivered a speech about Lalela Project to 300 guests at the fundraiser. I was a little nervous but I got support from the LP team.
NYC!
Visiting Columbia University made me want to go study there. Since returning I have put action to my words and have worked hard at achieving at school. I won a bronze medal at the Eskom Science Expo and was chosen to represent the Western Province in a Science Fair in Pretoria.
Simamkele Benani and Melikhaya Mdubekis first time flying was made possible by SAAs generous sponsorship of their tickets. We would also like to thank the following companies for their sponsorship of the Lalela Project Hamptons Fundraiser: Colin Cowie Celebrations, One&Only Hotel, Singita Game Reserves, Delaire Graff Estate, Dom Perignon, Madiba Restaurant, Tequila Avion, Mulderbosch, Starr African Rum, and Double Cross Vodka.
WRITTEN BY APHENDULE SIXISHE (GRaDE 11) Lalela Project leaders worked with Learn To Lead on a campaign called Racism Under My Feet that aims to rid schools of racism. We were priveledged enough to have South African actor and producer, Colin Moss, help put our play together. We then presented it to the entire school. It was extremely well recieved by the school learners.
WRITTEN BY ELLIE MBUNDa (GRaDE 8) Ron Kunene, original Lion King (Broadway) cast member, came to visit the Lalela Project students at Silikamva High School in November this year. Having the opportunity to meet Ron Kunene was extremely exciting.We were able to learn so much about him as well as our history. The most important thing I learnt from him was that I must not give up hope.
Lalela Project students paint a mural at Kronendal Primary for World Aids Day
Partnerships
Recently the David Rattrray Foundation hosted a year end ceremony for the students attending Lalela Project in Oscarsberg Primary School in Rorkes Drift, KwaZulu Natal. Throughout the year Lalela project had captured the schools imagination thus many children, parents and staff were in attendance to celebrate the students achievements. The event was filled with artwork, singing and dancing that was enjoyed by all. The advantages of Lalela Some thoughts are too numerous to mention: from parents and Staff increased self-awareness, self-confidence, attention to school work, attendance at school, general happiness, improved writing skills and their artistic expression is amazing!
Our huge growth from 500 to over 1000 students is due in part to our amazing partners and collaborations. We are extremely thankful for the support during 2013 and we are looking forward to an even better 2014. - Cat Rieper, COO, Lalela Project
Its been a year since Lalela Project launched a pilot art workshop as part of the ABF after care programmes in Mannenberg and Nyanga.This has been an exciting partnership and we look forward to its continued growth.
Siyolisi Bani (Assistant Art Facilitator at Lalela Project) assisting students in a workshop
WRITTEN BY NONcEDO MgOmENI In 2011 I joined Lalela Project, little did I know that this decision would impact my life so tremendously. In 2012 I graduated from Lalela Project. In 2013 Lalela Project offered me an amazing opportunity to start working for them. Not only was this a chance for me to gain some valuable work experience but to also help current Lalela Project students with the
challenges they face and giving them the same confidence that I received through Lalela Project. It feels so good to be a part of Lalela Projects team. Working at Lalela Project I found a voice to speak in front of people. I found a love for teaching children. Lalela Project is my home. It is the place where I learnt to express my feelings through art. Nkosinathi Maqoko and Ncedo Jako graduated from Lalela Project in 2012. Even though they are no longer Lalela Project students they still regularly visit Lalela Project offices, programs and events. This year saw both Ncedo and Nkosinathi complete their first year of Radiology at Cape Town University of Technology. Ncedo hard at work in the labs
Lalela P ro Because ject and One& O Skoti, O of my shepards nly Hotel made liver Nuro w m ck, Cat ith loving, kindt e the person I a a R m you for p ieper, Andrea K nd caring heart today. s - Loyis aving my erz erry T way- Sfi ner, T orok, tha o so T yuka nk
Zimasa Diyani, Sfiso T yuka and Yolanda Baloyi employed at One & Only Hotel Cape T own
The Lalela Project Team wishes you a happy holiday and a wonderful 2014!
Lalela Project would like to thank Castle Framing, City Sightseeing (Hop on, Hop off Red Bus), the Broadway Association (NY), Empowers Africa, Iziko SANG., the National Arts Council (NAT), and Singita for their support. South Africa tel 021 790 1108 email cat@lalelaproject.org address Studio 4A, Mainstream Mall & Village, Main Rd & Princess Dr Hout Bay, Western Cape, 7806 New York email info@lalelaproject.org address 5 Hanover Square, Suite 2013, New York, NY 10004