Newsletter April 2019

EEESAY NEWSLETTER

ENTREPRENEURIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL EMPOWERMENT FOR SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH

APRIL 2019

I learnt so much in EEESAY; how to communicate, how to deal with different people. As the leader in our group I had many things to check up on. My motto was “there is no obstacle that can hinder me from achieving my goals”. I knew all we had to do was work together. Imitha Timla Alumni: Phakamani High School M y V o i c e , M y F u t u r e : H o w s c h o o l b u s i n e s s e s e n a b l e l e a r n e r s t o b u i l d s k i l l s t h a t p r e p a r e t h e m f o r f u t u r e s u c c e s s In this edition of the newsletter we focus on the skills that young people gain through the EEESAY project; we reflect on both the soft skills acquired and the impact of practical application in the school businesses. The EEESAY team is so excited about this final year of preparation for the EEESAY learners to go forward into their futures.

EEESAY has helped me a lot especially since I am a business studies learner. It has helped me experience the bigger picture and changed how I see the business. Zinathi Maswana Sobantu High School I can be an entrepreneur because of the skills that I learnt on the EEESAY programme. Gqotolo Snalo, Mzontsundu Senior Secondary School

F I R S T T E R M 2 0 1 9 H I G H L I G H T S

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School WhatsApp groups set up Base line data collections District workshops Educators reached Learner workshops Learners reached

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CONTENTS

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The value of a good business plan Soft skills for the 21 st Century work place

The business of learning Updates from the field Profiles EEESAY Awards Noticeboard

EEESAY is a three-year project funded by the European Union Delegation to South Africa and implemented by Teach A Man To Fish and WESSA

The value of a good business plan

Helps you identify what you have that you can use to generate an income

Helps you identify what skills you have – and need – to generate an income

Resource assessment

Helps you to identify as many business possibilities as you can

Helps you make the best choice that can lead to a successful business A Better Way Plan helps you plan an environmentally sustainable business Helps you find ways to raise the money that you need to start the business Helps you to see if you have a good product that people will buy Helps you make sure that you offer a better product or service than your competitors Helps you examine the external threats to your business and identify opportunities

Choose a business idea

Our better way plan

No waste / litter

Low energy & water

No Pollution

Helps you identify how much money you need to get started

Start up capital

Helps you plan where and how to sell your product or service Helps you know how, when and where to sell and identify your competitive advantage Helps you identify the internal strengths and weaknesses of the business It shows you what has to be done routinely: Every day - Every Week - Every month

Market Research

Marketing Plan

SWOT Analysis

Helps you organise who will do what, when and how

Operational Plan

Helps you plan how leadership roles can rotate

Organisational structure

Organise who will do what – and for how long

Helps you work out how to keep track of stock, purchases, income and expenditure – and profits

Organise your finances and administrative tasks

Financial Plan

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T h e a b i l i t y t o w o r k w i t h o t h e r s t o w a r d s a s h a r e d g o a l

T h e m o r e o f t e n t e a m m e m b e r s c o l l a b o r a t e a n d s h a r e s u c c e s s t h e m o r e t h e y g a i n c o n f i d e n c e

• Able to work with others in a constructive way. • Able to focus on own contribution • Able to encourage and support others to make their fullest contribution. • Understand strengths and weaknesses in others and divide roles accordingly • Able to avoid and manage conflict • Able to evaluate team performance to drive future improvements

P h a k a m a n i H i g h S c h o o l , I n d o n s a H i g h S c h o o l , D N C C o m b i n e d a n d I m p o l w a n e H i g h S c h o o l The business teams at these three schools are learner-led and the learner leadership

F u n d a n i H i g h S c h o o l The business team members were so successful at presenting their business idea to the school management team that they were able to get them to provide the R2000 needed to kickstart their school tuck- shop. A m a h l u b i H i g h S c h o o l The business team members demonstrate clear and engaging presentations in public – e.g. when they present their business at workshops and other events. T h e m o r e o f t e n b u s i n e s s t e a m m e m b e r s p r e s e n t t h e i r e x p e r i e n c e s , t h e b e t t e r t h e y b e c o m e a t i t

TEAMWORK LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION PROBLEM SOLVING

T h e a b i l i t y t o s u p p o r t , e n c o u r a g e a n d m o t i v a t e o t h e r s

teams motivate and get others involved in the business.

• Able to focus on and articulate own emotions and identify those of others • Understand everyone’s strengths and weaknesses • Self awareness of own leadership approach to motivate the team • Confident about taking the lead on a team task • Able to motivate the team to complete the task or project successfully

T h e m b e l a H i g h S c h o o l ,

This school recently joined EEESAY, and the business team managed to set up, run and generate profits that are used for a social enterprise in the school (see page 6).

T h e a b i l i t y t o t r a n s m i t i d e a s t o o t h e r s

S e s i y a b o n g a H i g h S c h o o l

• Able to articulate oneself to a group • Able to order and convey points in a logical way • Able to deliver interesting and engaging presentations through thoughtful use of tone, detail and language • Adapt the presentation to the audience reaction • Confident in presenting in a range of contexts

The learners at Sesiyabonga developed problem-solving skills by overcoming challenges. They discussed their challenges and found ways to resolve them by working together. B u l e l a n i H i g h S c h o o l The business was facing a serious challenge with learner drop-outs and the business team members found a way to address the problem and enable the business to continue.

C a t h c a r t H i g h S c h o o l The Dancing Tastebuds

T h e a b i l i t y t o l o g i c a l l y t a c k l e c h a l l e n g e s

business team demonstrate strong leadership and team working skills. The business is led and driven by learners, providing an excellent opportunity for learners to practice and hone their soft skills.

• Finding a clear answer to a simple problem • Seeking out information that helps solve a problem • Identify different solutions to a problem and evaluate options • Explore the deeper causes and effects of problems • Listen to capture key information and make informed decisions

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P a r t i c i p a t i n g i n a s c h o o l b u s i n e s s i m p r o v e s t h e e m p l o y a b i l i t y o f l e a r n e r s .

H a v i n g t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o l e a r n - b y - d o i n g t h r o u g h t h e p r o c e s s o f l e a r n i n g f r o m m i s t a k e s a n d l e a r n i n g h o w t o i t e r a t e a b u s i n e s s p l a n e n a b l e s l e a r n e r s t o d e e p e n t h e i r l e a r n i n g e x p e r i e n c e i n a w a y t h a t i s n o t p o s s i b l e t h r o u g h l e a r n i n g f r o m a b o o k . T h e c r i t i c a l t h i n k i n g , c r e a t i v i t y , t e a m w o r k a n d p r o b l e m - s o l v i n g s k i l l s g a i n e d a r e a n i m p o r t a n t p a r t o f p r e p a r i n g y o u n g p e o p l e f o r t h e w o r l d o f w o r k a n d / o r f u r t h e r s t u d y .

EEESAY has helped me to start my own business, for example I’m able to help my grandmother with her business of selling eggs. I have gained skills to manage my financials and take care of the things that I'm selling. Taliwe Nkosinathi learner at Abambo Agricultural High School, Eastern Cape.

EEESAY helps us as teachers by providing learners with practical experience. It has helped learners want to be more involved in entrepreneurship. Mr Nkabini, Drakensburg Comprehensive High School, Kwa-Zulu Natal .

In 2018 learners participating in the school business across all EEESAY schools scored an average score of 66% for Environmental Knowledge and 61% for Business Knowledge .

Participating learners also showed an improvement in all four livelihood skill areas.

T h e E E E S A Y p r o g r a m m e h a s h e l p e d m e t o b e a b l e t o i n t e r a c t w i t h d i f f e r e n t a t t i t u d e s f r o m c u s t o m e r s a n d t o g a i n e x p e r i e n c e o f b e i n g a l e a d e r . F u r t h e r a s a g a r d e n s u p e r v i s o r , I a m m o r e c o n f i d e n t a b o u t w h a t I l e a r n d u r i n g m y a g r i c u l t u r a l l e s s o n s a n d I g e t t h e c h a n c e t o a p p l y w h a t I h a v e b e e n t a u g h t . M a b o m b a Z i z o , L e a r n e r a t E k u p h u m l e n i H i g h S c h o o l , E a s t e r n C a p e

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The SkillsBuilder Framework breaks down each of the four skills into fifteen teachable and measurable steps. Learners from the business team are assessed along side a control group of learners (also studying the same business subjects); data is collected at the start and end of each year and the results are compared. The results on below and the table below show there is a clear advantage for learners to participate in the school business.

HOW

Skills Builder Framework

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T H E R E S U L T S

67 School Visits

303 Learners

SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONAIRE

EDUCATOR ASSESSMENT

Included a control group of learners who were not in the EEESAY programme

COMBINED SCORE

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W e a s k e d e d u c a t o r s t o t e l l u s w h e t h e r o r n o t l e a r n e r s i m p r o v e d a r a n g e o f w o r k r e a d i n e s s s k i l l s . T h e r e s p o n s e w a s v e r y p o s i t i v e w i t h t e a c h e r s s u p p o r t i n g t h e d a t a w e c o l l e c t e d t h r o u g h t h e S k i l l s B u i l d e r F r a m e w o r k . B e i n g a s h y p e r s o n w h o d o e s n o t e a s i l y s o c i a l i s e w i t h p e o p l e , E E E S A Y h a s h e l p e d m e l e a r n h o w t o c o m m u n i c a t e . A n o n y m o u s , Y o u t h A d v i s o r y P a r t i c i p a n t 2 0 1 8 .

I am a geography teacher and I have seen the impact EEESAY has had on learners who are part of the school business. Learners have shown an improvement in their tasks, they are more responsible and creative, they work as teams and show leadership skills. Ms Miranda Mahlathi, Fundani High School, Eastern Cape.

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They also had a market day in March and promoted their businesses during assembly. They rotate new team members in the roles every week.

WB Rubusana learners have been working hard on their business.

W e t h o u g h t o f r e d u c i n g o u r p r i c e s t o m a k e o u r s b e t t e r t h a n o u r c o m p e t i t o r s ’ b u t t h e n w e r e a l i s e d t h a t i f w e d i d t h a t , w e w o u l d n o t m a k e a p r o f i t . W e d e c i d e d t o h a v e p r o m o t i o n s i n s t e a d .

We've elected six managers who will facilitate the overall operations of the business. Two team members with one management member sell for a week, from Monday to Friday, and that team will balance the stock and income for the week before handing over to the next group. The stocktaking takes place on Friday so that the hand-over to the next team is complete.

Mana High School business team members decided to open a restaurant for the last day of term. The are hoping that they will be able to sell everything and not have any left overs. The last time they did this they made a turnover of R685 Thembela High Schools business team has 60 members in Grades 9 to 11. They are supported by two enthusiastic and dedicated educators, Miss Khoza and Miss Mlangeni. W e r e a l l y m a d e a d i f f e r e n c e i n o u r s c h o o l t h a n k y o u E E E S A Y f o r a l l o w i n g u s a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o e x p l o r e m o r e i n l i f e

This time we have a lot to sell e.g. food, drinks, sweets, and more because we have done our research about what our customers like the most and that is what we are going to sell. They held a market day where they sold snacks, vetkoek and ice blocks, and made R700 profit. Of this income they kept R200 to buy more stock and used R500 to buy uniforms for learners who are in child-headed homes.

O u r d r e a m i s t o o p e n a m o b i l e k i t c h e n

We started the year by recruiting new members and allocating them in our different departments. A lot of new people wanted to join because of the achievements of last year's team. We've come up with other recycling ideas to implement. We are now filling 2 litre bottles with non-recyclable waste to make eco bricks that we are going to use for building outside our eating area. We are also planning to use 2 litre bottles as little vases for plants to put around the school as well as in classrooms

T U R N I N G T R A S H I N T O E C O - B R I C K S

Mr Stamper shows how to fill an eco-brick

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E E E S A Y m a d e o u r t e a m t h i n k o u t o f t h e b o x . T e a c h e r s a n d l e a r n e r s a r e s o o v e r w h e l m e d w i t h t h e p r o g r e s s w e h a v e m a d e s o f a r , a n d t h i s p r o j e c t m a d e u s r e a l i s e t h a t , g i v e n a c h a n c e , o u r l e a r n e r s a r e i n d e p e n d e n t t h i n k e r s . W e t h a n k E E E S A Y f o r t h e w o n d e r f u l o p p o r t u n i t y w e h a v e b e e n a f f o r d e d b e c a u s e i t h a s m a d e u s t o s e e t h e h i d d e n t a l e n t s o f o u r l e a r n e r s . M i s s D a c a

.“ The Joe Slovo Freedom School fun run/walk fundraising event was held on 9 March, with 34 participants from the school, including the school principal (see Page X) and many people from the community. The business team members stood on the side of the road in every kilometer to serve water to the runners.

H o w t o r a i s e m o r e t h a n R 2 4 0 0 i n o n e d a y

Total Income: Total Expenses:

R3017.59 R597.59 R2420.00

Total Profit:

1 st Prize: A towel set valued at R250

3 rd Prize: Pen & notebook valued at R80 Winner: Liyema Mabombo - Gr 10 learner

2 nd Prize: Airtime valued at R100

Winner: Mzamo Tyhala -a community member

Winner: Usiphendule Qhele – a Gr 8 Learner

L E A R N I N G A B O U T T H E V A L U E O F G O O D M A R K E T R E S E A R C H

When we asked the team about how they managed their team rotations, Wanele had this to say: Firstly it was hard understanding one another but now we've learnt to listen to each other. What helped us was sitting down and realizing where our ideas were headed and what the outcome would be

This time we have a lot to sell e.g. food, drinks, sweets, and more because we have done a research in our school like what do they like most and that is what we r going to sell it to them

M y e x p e r i e n c e a t t h e E E E S A Y p r o g r a m m e h a s b e e n q u i t e e d u c a t i o n a l b e c a u s e n o w m o r e t h a n e v e r I u n d e r s t a n d t h a t e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p c o m e s w i t h b e n e f i t s a n d o n e d a y I w o u l d l i k e t o b e o n e , s o m y e x p e r i e n c e h e r e h a s b e e n e d u c a t i o n a l . A s e k h o n a N t s h e l u F u n d a n i H i g h S c h o o l I now understand and know about customers needs and I know how to start a successful business. I am selling my own products outside the school. Nolutshungu Thulani WB Rubusana High School

I’m grateful to the EEESAY project for giving me the opportunity to be a better person with much needed skills. Gogi Sifiso Isihoboti High School

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EEESAY’s purpose is to prepare young people for their future. We share with you the story of Imitha Timla, who attended Phakamani High School up to the end of 2018, was part of the business team. She is now studying in Cape Town.

I N S P I R A T I O N A L E D U C A T O R S

When we asked her about who inspired her at school, Imitha said: “Miss Phumeza Mbada was more than being a teacher to me. She was always by my side. She was the best part of my high school. She had that strong feeling about me. She gave me confidence, to believe in myself. She cares a lot about her students and when it comes to teaching and she really knows what she is doing. She is one of the world’s best teachers.”

Imitha Thimla was a leader in the Phakamani Senior Secondary School business. She says she loved being part of the EEESAY programme and that she learnt a lot; how to communicate with others, and how to deal with different people. She also learned that by working together any obstacle can be overcome. She also had this to say:

“ W o r k h a r d t o m a k e y o u r d r e a m c o m e t r u e . K e e p w o r k i n g h a r d b e c a u s e o n e d a y i t w i l l p a y y o u i n r e t u r n . T e l l y o u r s e l f t h a t t h e r e i s n o l i m i t t o w h a t y o u c a n a c h i e v e . S u c c e s s i s o n t h e m o u n t a i n s o y o u h a v e t o c l i m b t h e m o u n t a i n . ”

LEARNING ABOUT THE VALUE OF ITERATION

Siyabonga Mngomezulu (19) joined the Amazulu High School business team in August 2017 and was part of the team working on the business idea and first business plan. The school team planned and set up a business called Amazulu crafters – selling art work and decorated jewellery boxes. He also had this to say:

Siyabonga MngomeZulu

“ T h e a d v i c e I w o u l d s h a r e w i t h t h o s e i n t e r e s t e d t o s t a r t a b u s i n e s s i s t h a t i t m a y n o t b e e a s y w h e n y o u s t a r t , b u t i f y o u p u t y o u r m i n d t o i t , a n d h a v e d e d i c a t i o n , i t i s a l l p o s s i b l e a n d n o t h i n g c a n s t o p y o u . ”

In 2018, when Siya and his school team compiled their market research, they realised that selling art work was a niche market and so they decided to diversify by starting a tuckshop business. Siya Became a Deputy General manager and was responsible for the production team. He says this role developed both his leadership and his communication skills.

THANK YOU The EEESAY project would not be possible without the support of both the Department of Education and a number of organisations who are willing to invest in quality learning for South African youth. We thank the following organisations:

The European Union Delegation to South Africa The Department of Education Van Neste Foundation

The Marr Munning Trust D G Murray Trust Social Capital Foundation

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E E E S A Y ’ S I N S P I R A T I O N A L E D U C A T O R S EEESAY schools are blessed with dedicated educators who go above and beyond the call of duty. The EEESAY team is delighted to share with you some messages from the winners and runners up of the 2018 Inspirational Educator awards.

All schools who submitted business plans and annual reports were eligible to submit nominations for these awards. The awards went to: • Miss Sibisi of Mana High school (KZN) • Mr Stamper of Cathcart High School (Eastern Cape) These two inspirational educators were each awarded R4000 cash. The runner-up awards winners, who each received a cash prize of R2000 went to:

Miss Sibisi, pictured left, says I am so thankful for the opportunity EEESAY gives us, because I did not know my abilities as a teacher.

Mr Stamper, pictured left, says It's moment's like these that gives me courage to continue doing my work with diligence.

A big thank you to the EEESAY team for making our job a very exciting one. A big thank you to my colleagues and management in Cathcart high for allowing us be used by our learners in achieving their goals .

I am so excited to continue participating in this project for us educators to discover ourselves more as people. Our team wants to take this business to greater heights and provide tangible business experience.

Mr Dlalisa – AmaZulu High School Mr Majola – Sobantu High School

A s a t e a c h e r I w a n t t o l e a v e a l e g a c y o f a p o s i t i v e c h a n g e o n m y l e a r n e r s , t o i n s p i r e t h e m t o s e e t h a t i f y o u a r e d e t e r m i n e d a n d w o r k h a r d , a n d i f y o u a r e p a s s i o n a t e a b o u t s o m e t h i n g , i t c a n y i e l d m a n y b e n e f i t s . M s s S i b i s i

Keep a look out for the 2019 nomination forms which will be circulated soon

Educators from the participating EEESAY schools nominated learners for the awards and motivated why these learners were selected. There was a first prize and runner-up prize for each province. We hope you will be inspired by these four remarkable young people who are making a difference in their schools. T H E L E A R N E R AWA R D S

I have been a leader in our school business for the last two years. I have gained leadership, public speaking and management skills, and how to be organised. Participating in the school business enables you work with other people and improve your team work abilities as you work together on identifying different ideas you can adopt to successfully run a business. Another side of EEESAY involves the development of your entrepreneurial skills , so if you are a person who wishes to have businesses in the future, you can join the school business and you will not regret it! Njabulo Luvuno – Tshanibezwe High School You can never win a competition without entering it. My teacher entered me and I was thrilled to be nominated. I believe I won this prize by fully dedicating myself to the EEESAY project. To do this I had to cut down on many things. I joined the EEESAY project because I was eager to make changes in the school and the environment. I urge you to join EEESAY as this is the project that will welcome you and open doors for you in your future endeavours! Zenande Bacela – Cathcart High School

F I R S T P R I Z E W I N N E R S R E C E I V E D R 2 0 0 0 C A S H

Samadla Ndlela Tshanibezwe High School (KZN)

Zenande Bacela Cathcart High School (Eastern Cape)

R U N N E R - U P W I N N E R S R E C E I V E D R 1 0 0 0 C A S H

Njabulo Luvuno Phendukani High School (KZN)

Sinombulelo Makabane Sobantu High School (Eastern Cape)

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Workshops and Events

Term 2:

School workshops : Keeping the right records in the right way (for learners and educators) Workshop 6 : Cascading the EEESAY Footprint into other schools (for educators)

Term 3:

Field visits Endline data collection

Term 4:

Networking & Celebration event (Final date TBA – could be at the end of Term 3)

Watch this space for information regarding this year’s awards!

EEESAY is a three-year project funded by the European Union Delegation to South Africa and implemented by Teach A Man To Fish and WESSA

This project is made possible through additional support from:

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