Thursday, 9 April 2015


After spending over 10 years in school,from being that 7 year old who just started grade R in a primary level. You journey from grade to grade learning how to deal with issues challenging teenagers. All you are required is to be focus, determined and passionate about getting that Senior Certifitate. 

We had a chat with three matric students Sindiswa Kalipa from (Alberton High School) , Tessa Maepa (Sandown High School) and Kamohelo Nthunya (Glenbrack High School) about their experiences and expectation as this is their final year in high school.

1. What are your expectations for 2015 especially since its your last year???

Sindiswa - My expectations for 2015 are to reach all the academic goals which I have set for myself.

Kamohelo - My expectations for 2015 are to do great in my studies, greater than last year which means distinctions hopefully 4 subjects.

Tessa- My expectations for this year are higher level of education , as a matriculate I expect to do things a little different than I have these past years like work and study effort , less time with friends and more especially be on time for school cause I've been bad at being punctual .

2. When have you felt particularly successful in school? Any proud moments

Sindiswa- I felt successful when I received a scroll for culture, being an item winner.

Kamohelo- My Proudest moment was when I got an award for my favorite subject Life Science and took the 1st position.

Tessa- In grade 9 when I received an award for being an outstanding choir member, Last year when I came out first place for best art practical in the whole grade and finally making it to matric.

3. What was the easiest part of school and the hardest part?

Sindiswa - Grade10 was the easiest and Grade 9 was the most difficult.

Kamohelo- My Easiest part of school was my lunch breaks and the hardest was waking up in the morning.

Tessa - The hardest part was failing grade 8 and repeating it with class mates two years younger than me. The easiest part for me was making friends and meeting new people.

4. What is your favorite subject and why??? 

Sindiswa- My favorite subject is History. Its a subject I have been interested in from a young age because I believe history is a very important aspect of our lives.

Kamohelo- Life Science is my favorite! Its all because of my lovely teacher and my interest in the content of the subject.

Tessa- My favorite subject is Visual Arts; I love visual arts because art comes naturally to me. It kind of completes me.

5. What is your advice to your fellow matriculates and other grades?

Sindiswa - My advice to all of 2015's matriculates and other grades is that you should keep focus and most importantly DONT procrastinate.

Kamohelo- Study hard but make time for having fun coz its good for balancing the state of mind.

Tessa - I advise them to never feel intimidated by other students at their schools , to always try their very best to focus and understand that school is there to help channel their lives and future and most importantly to never give up cause age is just a number .


6. Finally what are your plans after school.... have you started applying for next year and what do you want to study for or you want to take a gap year?

Sindiswa- After school I want to complete a degree in International Relations or Political sciences.

Kamohelo-If everything goes according to plan, Im pursuing studies to study TV and Radio Broadcasting" but if not I will be taking a gap year to work abroad to build up funds.

Tessa- I'm not taking a gap year because I'm already old and I believe its a waste of time. I haven't applied yet but I'm going to study artisan.

Tuesday, 6 January 2015

MATRIC RESULTS 2014


The Department of Education released the 2014 Matric results today, with the national pass rate of only 75.8 percent. This was a decrease from the 2013 Matric results which was 78.2 percent said Minister Angie Motshekga.


A total of 550,127 full-time and 138,533 part-time pupils wrote the basic education examinations in 2014.

The provincial results are as follows:

Eastern Cape: 65.4% from 64.9%
KwaZulu-Natal: 69.7% down from 77.4%
Limpopo: 72.9 up from 71.8%
Northern Cape: 76.4% from 74.5%
Mpumalanga: 79% from 77.6%
Western Cape: 82.8% down from 85.1%
Gauteng: 84.7 down from 87%
North West: 84.6% down from 87.2%
Free State: 82.3 down from 87.4%



Imfundo Magazine would like to congratulate the Class of 2014!!!!! 
Well Done!




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Wednesday, 10 December 2014


The SeanaMarena High School had an awesome time at the matric dance in Fun Valley, a life time experience indeed.
The night was filled with so much laughter, fun and great entertainment.
The Girls from Seanamarena High Getting ready for their Big dance @ Fun Valley


Ladies ready to Dance and Enjoy their Night.

Friday, 28 November 2014

Teen Fashion



 

You can never be overdressed or over Educated.” 








“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
“I don't do fashion, I AM fashion.”
“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn”

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Teen Talk

Studying

For

TWO....
"Teenage girls in relationships with older boys, and in particular with adult men, are more likely to become pregnant than teenage girls in relationships with boys their own age." 
Many South African teenagers have entered into the Motherhood stage before their time.
Young girls from the ages of 13-18 years of age have been exposed to the increase of teenage pregnancy in South Africa.

One of the main causes of teenage pregnancy is the influence of peers and lack of education.
Most of  these cases are unplanned and are the result of poverty, criminal activities and lack of support. Whether it be at school , at home or socially. 

Teenage pregnancy in South Africa is mainly a problem among women who live in rural, poverty-stricken areas, South Africa’s urban female adolescents, however, are also at a high risk of finding themselves pregnant at an early age. These urban girls have become addicted to drugs, alcohol, and expensive lifestyles; to make sure that they have the money for their wishes, they sadly stumble onto the path of prostitution and often become pregnant and drop out of school.



Ways to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy
 1.ABSTAIN!!!!!!!! "dont have SEX" 
2.Don't give in to peer pressure
3.Learn to say "No"
4.Know what will and won't result in pregnancy
5.Understand the effectiveness of different forms of birth control.
6.Use protection and Contraceptives such as : condoms , contraceptive pills and monthly injections. 
 


 



Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Stop Cyber Bullying



Stop Cyber Bullying


"Cyber bullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child.



Cyber bullying is the use of information Technology to repeatedly harm or harass other people in a deliberate manner. Cyber-bullying could be limited to posting rumors or gossips about a person in the internet bringing about hatred in other’s minds; or it may go to the extent of personally identifying victims and publishing materials severely defaming and humiliating them.
With the increase in use of these technologies, cyberbullying has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers. Awareness has also risen, due in part to high-profile cases.

Cyber bullying can take place on social media sites such as Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter. “By 2008, 93% of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 were online. In fact, youth spend more time with media than any single other activity besides sleeping.” There are many risks attached to social media cites, and cyber bullying is one of the larger risks. One million children were harassed, threatened or subjected to other forms of cyber bullying on Facebook during the past year, while 90% of social media-using teens who have witnessed online cruelty say they have ignored mean behavior on social media, and 35% have done this frequently. 95% of social media-using teens who have witnessed cruel behavior on social networking sites say they have seen others ignoring the mean behavior, and 55% witness this frequently.
  
Facts About Cyber Bullying
  • Spread lies and rumors about victims
  • Trick people into revealing personal information
  • Send or forward mean text messages
  • Post pictures of victims without their consent
·         80% of teens use a cell phone regularly, making it the most common medium for cyber bullying.
·         68% of teens agree that cyber bullying is a serious problem.
·         81% of young people think bullying online is easier to get away with than bullying in person.


      Symptoms can include:
  • Excessive computer use
  • Troubled sleep or nightmares
  • Depression
  • Anti-social behavior
  • Anxiety after using the computer
  • Not answering their mobile phone or checking messages
   What to do next:

  • Move your family computer to a public place so you can monitor the times they're online, and their anxiety levels
  • Contact the police if the messages are threatening.  
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In the event your child has been a victim of cyberbullying, parents can seek assistance from the following services: