Siyakhathala (‘We Care’) is aimed at nurturing learners who can engage with the education system with confidence and assists caregivers who are involved in their children’s school careers. Siyakhathala runs as an after-school ‘learning gym’ for the large number of at risk children in the school. Each cohort is chosen across four grade three classes at Siyazakha Primary School. By conducting the Learning Gym in this year group, the year prior to the transition to English as the language of learning, SAEP aims to raise literacy levels in home language (in this case, isiXhosa), as research shows that taking on a second language is then boosted. In its programme, Siyakhathala: • Concentrates on literacy by holding Reading Groups within each session as well as some Free Choice Reading. A vibrant story-time is included each week, because there is little better than being read to! • Develops learning habits in the learners that will equip them to succeed as resourceful, reflective and resilient learners. • Uses circle time activities as an opportunity to develop the learners’ emotional vocabulary and give them useful ways to deal with social and emotional aspects of their lives in a positive way.

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