{"id":50742,"date":"2023-10-12T08:02:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T06:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/programme-helps-shaping-brighter-futures-20231012\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T15:47:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:47:15","slug":"programme-helps-shaping-brighter-futures-20231012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/programme-helps-shaping-brighter-futures-20231012\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme helps shaping brighter futures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Essential reading, mathematics and handwriting skills are at the centre of a learner readiness programme implemented at three primary schools in the Gamagara district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme utilises movement-based learning techniques rooted in neuroscience research, and is designed to help foundation phase learners to develop proficiency in key subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_99e36239\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/9546\/60d571f1de27490fa41a8ff994b574b8.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/177f92a132094268bffa1d8060a174d2.jpg\" title=\"Learners of a primary school occupied with the NeuroNet Learning Programme.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Learners of a primary school occupied with the NeuroNet Learning Programme.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">Photo: Supplied<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This NeuroNet Learning Programme is funded by Reisa Solar in collaboration with Siyawela Ready to Succeed, the implementing partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this, seven community members have also been empowered with valuable skills and work experience, enhancing their employability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme offers a comprehensive range of curricula, catering for learners from pre-school to Gr. 4. 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