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Graduates: Mind the Gap!
Learning Valuable Skills in the Professional Post-Pandemic World Whether you’re part of the class of 2021, or still figuring out which degree to pursue, you form part of the unique group of post-covid young professionals. With this comes the responsibility of figuring out how to set yourself up for success amid this ‘new normal’ – […]
Tutor of the Month: January 2022
Moretlo M. is our January 2022 Tutor of the Month! Moretlo joined BrightSparkz in April 2020, and has completed over 120 hours of concessions facilitation. Moretlo matriculated in 2011 with excellent results, which led her to complete a Higher Certificate in Business Principles at Varsity College, majoring in Business Management & Entrepreneurship. After this, Moretlo […]
Tutor of the Month: November 2021
Mushfiq M. is our November 2021 Tutor of the Month! Mushfiq joined BrightSparkz in July 2020, and has completed over 80 hours of concessions facilitation. Mushfiq matriculated in 2017 with excellent results. He then went on to study towards a Bachelor of Education at the University of Johannesburg, majoring in History and English. Mushfiq is […]
Implementing Study & Organisational Skills: Achieving Learner Success
Implementing study & Organisational Skills: Achieving Learner Success Organisational skills are a consistent work in progress that affect both adults and children alike throughout their academic and professional careers. The lack thereof creates barriers that influence an individual’s productivity and time management development. Therefore, remaining organised is one of the most vital aspects of student […]
Tutor of the Month: October 2021
Mandisa G. is our October 2021 Tutor of the Month! Mandisa has been a BrightSparkz tutor since November 2019. She has completed 114 hours of tutoring to date! Mandisa (English, Zulu, History & Geography) Mandisa matriculated in 2013 with studious results including having passed with an 82% distinction in Zulu in her final year. She […]
Building resilience in children: why adaptability is crucial
Building resilience in children: why adaptability is crucial Resilience is crucial for facing life’s challenges, dealing with setbacks, losses and changes. Over the last two years children have been challenged hugely, experiencing the trauma of lockdown and a global pandemic, as well as massive changes to their daily routine and structure. Building your child’s resilience […]
Set yourself apart professionally (and personally) – Learn Zulu!
BrightSparkz’s Zulu Boot Camp™ is a fun, interactive, CAPS & IEB aligned Zulu tutoring program. It’s designed to establish and build strong foundations in Zulu, making it more enjoyable to speak, read and write, and to boost confidence. This course is perfectly suited to both children who have started learning Zulu at school, and adult beginners. Your hand-picked, specialist Zulu Boot Camp™ tutor will conduct one-on-one sessions […]
Tutor of the Month: September 2021
Joan M. is our September 2021 Tutor of the Month! Joan has been a BrightSparkz tutor since September 2020. She has completed 199 hours of tutoring to date! Joan: (Business Studies, Economics, English, Maths & Geography) Joan matriculated in 2013 with excellent results including 6 distinctions. She then went on to complete a Bachelor of degree […]