TVS

2020 has been a really challenging year for everyone. Because of the corona virus schools were closed and volunteers could not go to South Africa. TVS has been unable to run its usual programme of English and IT classes, teacher training and study camps.

TVS has long run study camps for primary school learners from Tyume Valley schools. Over a week two groups of children plus their teachers stay at Hobbiton Outdoor Activity Centre in nearby Hogsback for two and a half days each, enabling us to involve up to 100 children.

It may be surprising these days to come across teenagers who know less about computers than the older generation. But that's the situation in Tyume Valley. Few families can afford computers or tablets and wifi/broadband connectivity is very poor.

IT Study Camp for school leavers December 2017 It’s about how to conquer your fears and try something new Confidence, team work, thinking outside the box.   Although TVS has an extensive IT programme for primary school children (more on this in a future blog), we are unable to work with many secondary school students.… Read More »IT Study Camp for school leavers December 2017