Newsletter September 2018

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AMAHLUBI HIGH SCHOOL

Amahlubi learners were taught by a community member how to make beaded pens and cultural items that they sell to local tourist centres in Bergville as well as to the school choir. The learners are very proud of their new skills and they make time to work on their crafts at home and at school. The business is progressing well and the learners are gaining valuable business experience.

AMAZULU HIGH SCHOOL

Amazulu High School, with one of the largest business teams in EEESAY, focuses on arts and crafts. Their team produces paintings and crafts, such as decorated jewellery boxes, that they market locally. After the Business Expansion Workshop, the team realised that their products have a low demand, and so they decided to expand their business. They now also have a tuckshop so that they have an on- going turnover.

Endakane learners raised enough capital in one day to start their beading business. They sold scones that learners baked at home, held a car wash and offered hair cuts. The school business has been supported by a community member who is helping them with craft skills. ENDAKANE HIGH SCHOOL

INDONSA HIGH SCHOOL

NCEDOLWETHU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

The learners in this business struggled when their educator in charge left the school. Despite these hurdles, the learners have persevered in making their beaded items, such as…, which they sell to… The Tholithemba school business team is making use of old plastic containers, unused cardboard and other waste material to make their products. The business operates during sports times. THOLITHEMBA HIGH SCHOOL

The learners of this school raised funds by themselves. They have acquired beadwork skills from home and have passed these to their peers. The Indonsa learners demonstrate what is possible when young people are determined to succeed.

PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL

Phendukani learners create a beaded jewellery range including necklaces and earrings. The business team makes sure that they are always updating their designs to follow the latest trends to keep their customers interested in their products.

ST OSWALDS HIGH SCHOOL

St Oswalds has been working setting up their business but their biggest challenge has been a number of changes in their support structure. Despite this, they continue to do their best.