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16 September 2011
SOUTH AFRICAN ECD AWARDS
The South African ECD Awards entry forms were released on 12 July 2011 for distribution. The closing date for entry forms is 2 September 2011 and members are encouraged to apply. There are five categories, namely ECD Practitioner, ECD Site which includes both Community and Home Based, ECD Trainer, ECD Children’s Book and ECD Training and Interventions. Colleagues are encouraged to enter as it enables winners to have a good profile as well as win marvelous prizes. We attach the entry forms for your use or further circulation.
RALLY 2011
The South African Congress for Early Childhood Development will host a National Rally in the City of East London on 23 September 2011. The probable venues are the ABSA Stadium or the City Hall. This Rally comes at a time when the South African Congress for Early Childhood Development celebrates 16 (sixteen) years since its formation in Port Elizabeth in March 1994. The purpose of the Rally is to celebrate all the achievements of the past 16 years, as well as to recognize the contributions of veterans such as Inge Arndt, Roy Padayahie, Phumlani Sam, Daniel Plaatjies, Eric Atmore, Thomas Letsie, Sechacie Khotle, Botha Shabala, Rene King, Mapitso Malepa, Marie-Louise Samuels, Peter Mofokeng, Gloria Britten, Ginnie Ricards and so many more. These individuals made many sacrifices to form the organization and to position it to respond to the challenges of the approximately 100 000 ECD Practitioners who labour without a decent wage in all four corners of our country.
The theme of the Rally 2011 will address the struggle and joys of raising a child in the adverse conditions in informal settlements, highlighting the gains that were made as well as bringing hope to the ECD Practitioners whose material conditions have not changed over the past 16 years. The day will comprise motivational speeches from two veterans, two speeches from the current custodians of the organization, two speeches from government, a banner and music display from all nine provinces, singing from two children’s groups and the lighting of a candle for all ECD Practitioners who have passed away since 1994 whilst in active service.
Registration is R500 for accommodation and catering for the evening of 22 September and 23 September 2011. T-shirts will be on sale for R80 as a fundraising effort.
The Organsising Committee and Contact persons for the Rally are:
Pamela Nomnganga (Provincial Chairperson) 041 462 5477 / 073 194 7927
Thobeka Nyakatya (Provincial Treasurer) 043 743 6894 / 084 781 8049
Ruth Faku (National Chairperson) 043 762 6239 / 083 210 9902
Provinces and members should make arrangements with the members of the Organising Committee for all accommodation, catering and traveling arrangements.
MEMBERSHIP
SACECD is a membership organization that represents the interest of children birth to six years and coordinates adults who are responsible for the care and education of these children. SACECD therefore has individual and organization membership. The following fees apply:
Individual membership R60.00
ECD Centres and Training Organisations R300.00
(The membership for ECD Centres and Organisations will be valid for a three year period)
Membership for individuals and ECD Centres are done through the Provincial Executive Committees.
Training Organisations take membership directly through the SACECD National Office.
Please deposit membership fees into the following account:
FNB
Acc No : 62045511757
Branch No : 251445
Ref No : Name of Province or name of organization
ECD/ ABET CHAMBER
The ETDP SETA has requested Leonard Saul to update and consolidate a Mini Sector Skills Plan (SSP) for the ECD and ABET sectors by 4 August 2011. This process forms part of the planning process of the ETDP SETA to identify and recommend scarce and critical skills for the sectors. These Mini SSPs are important as training needs and plans will be developed for the two sectors. In order to finalise the process workshops will be held in four provinces namely Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Kwa Zulu Natal and Limpopo. Questionnaires will be sent to stakeholders for their input and return by 4 August 2011. We enclose the draft Mini SSPs for your attention and comment as well as the questionnaires for return by 4 August 2011.
The ETDP SETA Provincial Managers will set up the provincial workshops and invite stakeholders to attend.
NATIONAL MARCH ON 1 JUNE 2011
The SACECD held a very successful March to the Presidency in Pretoria on 1 June 2011. This was called after members raised concerns about subsidies being paid late, threat by social workers that home based centres will be closed and lack of adequate funding for training. About 5 000 members supported and walked towards the Union Buildings. An ultimatum was given to the Presidency to respond by 31 July 2011. The National Office is following up this date and we eagerly await a response.
SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA)
The South African Congress for Early Childhood Development has met with SALGA in June 2011 to explore their involvement in ECD. The officials from SALGA were very positive about the meeting and they will meet with us again as soon as the orientation of the new councilors were completed.
NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Mr Ismayili Isaacs, the National Treasurer for the SA Congress for ECD will conduct Financial Management Training for four provinces in 2011. The training will take place as follows: 16-19 August in Northern Cape; 23-26 August in North West; 4-7 October in Limpopo and 18-21 October in Mpumalanga.