APRIL 2021 I ISSUE 5 - Spirit Education Foundation
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APRIL 2021 I ISSUE 5
THE SPIRAL
Spirit Education Foundation Alumni Newsletter
Welcome to the fifth edition of the Spiral - the Spirit Education Foundation Alumni newsletter.
The Spiral is one of the ways to keep you as Spirit Alumni connected to and in touch with the foundation, an
opportunity to share your news with us and fellow Alumni, to find out what's been happening in the life of the
foundation, for sharing of exciting opportunities, as well as possible ways to get involved.
While there have been fewer opportunities for face-to-face events
and activities during the Covid-19 pandemic which we have all
greatly missed (no Spirit camp, no large group gatherings, no face-
to-face alumni events!) we are committed to remaining connected
and in touch with you in whatever ways that we are able to. We so
appreciate the ways in which many of you reach out and stay
connected, whether it be via WhatsApp, Zooms calls, offering extra
tuition to Spirit scholars, or be it just a message to say hello - thank
you!
2020 was a difficult year for most, and four months into 2021 we know
that many of these challenges continue, with new ones arising. A
quote from one of our favourite books, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and
the Horse by Charlie Mackesy says:
"I can't see a way through, said the boy.
"Can you see your next step?"
"Yes"
"Just take that," said the horse.
We hope that despite the challenges that you may face along the road
this year, that even if you, like the boy, cannot see a way through, that
you may have the courage for just the next step.
We look forward to hearing from you and connecting with you through the year.
Love and best wishes from the Spirit Team - Paula, Saskia and Nzele
27 YEARS OF BUILDING OUR NATION THROUGH EDUCATION, ONE SCHOLAR AT A TIME
The person-by-person approach of the Spirit Education Foundation’s vision and mission of building our nation
through education, one scholar at a time, is aligned with our conviction that individual change, leads to group
change, which has the power to transform communities. Over the past 27 years, the Spirit Education
Foundation has provided the equivalent of 2424 years of education to 540 scholars in South Africa. Spirit
Alumni, we are proud to be part of each of your stories, and to have you a part of the story and tapestry of the
Spirit Education Foundation.
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In 2021, the Spirit Education Foundation is providing education
and support to 102 scholars from Grade 8 – Grade 12 at 10
Spirit Scholars in 2021: partner high schools in the Western Cape. Besides the
payment of school fees, support is provided through
contribution towards school uniform, textbooks, academic
102 scholars support and enrichment, IT support for online learning, as well
Grade 8 to Grade 12 as the equally important role of mentorship to each scholar
10 partner high schools throughout their high school journey. We see the enormous
potential in each of these amazing young scholars and have
every faith in each one emerging as strong and resilient future
leaders.
NEW SCHOLARS IN 2021
After a delayed start to the 2021 academic year, on Monday 15 February, 16 nervously excited Grade 8's
officially began their high school journey as Spirit Education Foundation scholars. We are delighted to
welcome each of these special young people into the Spirit Education Foundation family. Within our group
of Grade 8's of 2021 we have 9 scholars at Claremont High, 2 scholars at Westerford, 3 scholars at
Norman Henshilwood High School, 1 scholar at Wynberg Girls' High School and 1 scholar at South
Peninsula High School.
Are you able to assist with extra
tuition for Grade 8 scholars in
Mathematics, EMS or
Afrikaans?
Please get in touch!
SPIRIT EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
From time-to-time we receive enquiries from Spirit Alumni regarding scholarship applications. Please bear
in mind the following relating to our scholarship application process and criteria:
Spirit Education Foundation scholarships are provided from Grade 8 until the end of Grade 12
Our primary intake year is Grade 8 - we do not usually enroll scholars in higher grades (i.e. if a
scholarship is not awarded for Grade 8, the scholar is unable to reapply the following year)
Applications are open between September and October each year
Scholars who are in Grade 6, who meet the academic requirements (obtain Code 6 / 7 on Grade 6
Term 2 report for Maths, Natural Science and Home Language) as well as financial requirements
(combined household income no more than R20 000 per month) are eligible to apply.
Application forms are available on Spirit Education Foundation website
(www.spiriteducationfoundation.org) during the specified application period or contact
scholarships@spiriteducationfoundation.org for more information.
Scholarships are provided at Spirit Education Foundation partner high schools only.
Scholarships are awarded based upon a combination of factors: sound academic achievement;
recommendation from primary school; motivation from scholar; financial need of family; acceptance at
partner high school; as well as available donor funding.
The Spirit Education Foundation does not fund the cost of boarding / hostel.
The Spirit Education Foundation does not apply to high schools on the family's behalf - parents are
responsible to apply to high schools for their child.
The Spirit Education Foundation enrolls on average 20 new scholars per year in
Grade 8.
Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to consider late applications.
Our scholarship applications for Grade 8 in 2022 are closed, applications for
Grade 8 in 2023 will open in September 2021.
The newest group of graduates joining the Spirit Education Foundation Alumni Society are our 13
matriculants of 2020. With a 100% pass rate, 12 bachelor’s passes and an astounding total of 40
individual subject distinctions among them, we really could not be prouder, with confidence that the
dedication, resilience and determination demonstrated by each one will continue on their road ahead. With
fields of study such as Marine Biology, Medicine, Dentistry, BCom Accounting, Social Work, BCom
Information Systems, BA Politics and Law, BSc Water and Environmental Science to name but a few, this
is indeed an incredibly bright bunch with most promising futures ahead. We have no doubt that this group
of young leaders will indeed impact their families and greater communities and that this impact will extend
for generations to come.
YOUTH DAY RUN!
The Spirit Education Foundation will
be hosting a virtual run to raise funds.
The well supported Feet4Fees walk of
2020 has motivated the Spirit team to
take on the streets of Southern
Suburbs, mapping a 21km route that
will pass 9 of our partner high schools. Opportunity!
The run will take place on the 16th of
June celebrating Youth Day in South
Africa. If you would like to enter or get
involved, not only as a runner, please
get in touch with us!
Would you like a Zoom catch
up with your Spirit Matric year?
Get in touch!
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