Archive for the ‘Accolades’ Category

Hawston Steel Pan Band play at World Cup

June / july 2010 – The Hawston Steel Pan band, taught and mentored by the Enlighten Music team, played at various World Cup venues, which included 14 performances. This was hugely exciting for the band members and required extra hard work and commitment from all parties involved.

Open Day 25th March 2010

The Enlighten Open Day, held on 25 March 2010, turned out to be a huge success. The afternoon kicked off with a very special ceremony where Henri Kuiper, the founder of EET, was honoured as the Life President of EET. Angela Heslop, Vice-Chairperson of EET, paid tribute to Henri who has, together with a committed team, established a credible and effective educational NGO in Hermanus. During the latter part of the afternoon, many visitors could enjoy what Enlighten has to offer. All venues were prepared and the EET facilitators were “on duty” to talk to the visitors. The afternoon was enjoyed and appreciated by all.

Lois Kleyn, Henri Kuiper, Angela Heslop, Allan Powell

Technology Trainees Graduate

All 32 Enlighten ACE Technology trainees attended their final Certificate ceremony on the 6th of February at the MTN Science Centre at Canal Walk. This was a joyous occasion as the Enlighten Marimbas were invited to entertain the guests. Special thanks to Bets and team for all the effort. New shoes for the marimba performers were bought with a special donation from Rotary.

End of Year Functions

The last major event of the year for Enlighten was the Merit Awards ceremony which was held on 2nd December.  This is our opportunity to acknowledge individuals who have done excellent work in the various projects or who have contributed to the promotion of the work of Enlighten.

A small end-of-year Staff Function took place on the 3th December for staff, trustees and spouses to celebrate the end of a very rewarding year.

Enlighten Marimba Performance

The marimbas performed at the fundraising effort for the Cancer Association held at the home of Liz and Francois Marais.  The marimba group received many compliments, not just on their playing but on their behaviour as well.

Enlighten Mosaic Winner

Sandi Mdekazi – First Prize Winner of R40,000

Sandi Mdekazi, a 27 year old living in Nyanga, attended a Community Art Project (CAP) proramme in Woodstock for 2 years after he matriculated in 2000. It was here that he learnt mosaic skills and connected with his teacher Lovell Friedman who has employed Sandy on an adhoc basis to assist with the installation of a few public mosaic works in the Cape Town area. Sandy who is passionate about art makes his frugal living by selling mosaic mirrors and hearts at Gugo Sthebe Community Centre and occasionally at Spier Estate. He is currently gaining further mosaic skills training on a 3 month course at the Spier Academy.  Sandy dreams of holding an exhibition of his mosaic work which may come true now that he has some funds to buy materials and to rent some studio space.

Sandi Mdekazi

The Winning Entry

Winner page 1

Winner page 2