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National Science Week (NSW) is an annual countrywide celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation (STEMI). The National Mathematics Week forms part of NSW, an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST). NSW is managed by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF). |
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During NSW there is a special focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education. The aim is to make these subjects more attractive, engaging and rewarding for learners and the community at large. Schools may highlight the impact of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics on our daily lives and stress the importance of these subjects as a foundation for various careers. NSW is a vehicle to popularise these subjects and to increase public awareness, understanding and appreciation thereof. This year, the theme for NSW is "Deepening Our Democracy through Science" in celebration of the centenary and legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. |
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The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) requests all schools to have special activities based on these subjects during NSW and the ideal would be to involve learners and their parents. The emphasis is on being aware of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in our everyday lives, having fun and taking part in an interactive way. |
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The following non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are grant holders who have received funding from SAASTA to run projects involving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics during NSW:
2018 Western Cape SAASTA Grant Holders |
Organisation |
Contact Person |
Arcelor Mittal Science Centre |
Ms Jacque Willems Cell: 074 719 8904 Ms Lekgabe Dihlabi Cell: 082 449 4580 Tel.: 022 719 1058 |
Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) |
Mr MJ Schwartz Cell: 079 839 4638 Tel.: 021 300 3200 |
iThemba LABS |
Ms Luchricia Sidukwana Cell: 072 228 4423 Mr Ambrose Yaga Cell: 072 988 8893 Mr Hilton Tobias Cell: 081 771 7367 Tel.: 021 843 1021 |
South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) |
Mr Pranesthan Govender Cell: 072 022 6743 Tel. no.: 023 571 2436 Mr Sivuyile Manxoyi Ms Buzani Khumalo Cell: 083 476 1131 Tel.: 021 447 0025 |
South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Space Science, Hermanus |
Ms Elisa Fraser Cell: 071 473 3337 Tel.: 028 312 1196 |
Split Second Science |
Mr Felix Spies Cell: 076 732 7155 |
SAOEN |
Mr Thomas Mtontsi Cell: 081 375 5658 Tel.: 021 402 3201 |
SAIP - South African Institute of Physics |
Ms Ndanga Mahani Cell: 079 563 6471 Tel.: 012 841 2655 |
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The WCED would like to offer schools the opportunity to share their activities with officials and other schools in the province. Schools are encouraged to involve district officials and to take photographs and video clips for possible publication on the WCED’s website. These may be given to subject advisers to upload on the website. Other social media, such as Facebook and YouTube, may also be considered. |
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The WCED appreciates the extra efforts of our teachers to make learning and teaching in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fun. |
SIGNED: PAD BEETS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2018:07:04
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