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Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club hosted the annual Teachers’ Conference at Bundles of Joy Childcare Centre in Macassar on Saturday 14 March.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It aimed to support and uplift Foundation Phase teachers across the Helderberg. The event was opened with a welcome address by Gail Sykes, president of Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club, after which master coach Ren\u00e9e Lighton delivered an impactful presentation entitled “Learn. Play. Create”.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachers then had the opportunity to participate in a meaningful workshop presented by representatives of the South African Institute of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, which focused on mindfulness and well-being.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The teachers and school principals attentively listening to one of the speakers during the conference.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The session offered participants practical tools and gentle reminders about the importance of caring for their own mental and emotional health while supporting the learners they serve every day, a powerful and grounding experience for the teachers, because when teachers are supported entire classrooms benefit.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the conference there was also an opportunity for school principals and their representatives to join Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club for a valuable discussion session. Together they explored the real needs within local schools and shared ideas on how Rotary can partner with teachers to make a meaningful difference in their communities: listening, collaborating and working together for stronger schools and brighter futures.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To wrap the event up those present took to the floor for some line dancing. “Laughter, music and a few new dance moves brought the day to a joyful close,” a statement from the local Rotary club read. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It was a wonderful experience for everyone involved, a perfect reminder that connection, fun and well-being are just as important as learning. All in all, a fantastic day shared with these incredible educators!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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