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SMILE: Conversational English
Literacy Programme
2018 Annual Report
from Uplands Outreach
Celebrating 20 years!
Uplands Outreach is delighted to present this annual report, celebrating the 2018 achievements of
the SMILE Conversational English Literacy Programme, now in its 20th year at Uplands.
The SMILE programme builds bridges between two communities of learners in Mpumalanga:
Uplands College pupils and Maqamela Primary School learners.
Through the love of English and conversation, the programme builds confidence in rural Grade 4
learners, while developing leadership and service skills in pupils from Uplands College.
Uplands Outreach – Raising Achievement for All
Impact in numbers
A total of 99 Grade 4 learners from Maqamela Primary participated in 2018. A total of 25 Uplands
1 College pupils registered and participated in SMILE throughout the year. In addition, three
teachers/facilitators, one intern from the Learners for Excellence programme, three volunteers, two
schools, and two communities continued to be inspired and touched by the SMILE programme.
In total, 19 SMILE sessions were held in 2018 with Uplands pupils and Maqamela learners. 99
2 ‘Bongi the Rhino’ books were handed out to the learners, and the story was read aloud by Mama V
and Uplands pupils. A fun 20th celebration was held at Maqamela Primary in September 2018.
What difference did SMILE make? The cohort of Grade 4 learners from Maqamela scored 46% on
3 their baseline test of conversational English at the beginning of the year. The summative test in
September 2018 produced an average mark of 87%, which is an improvement of 41 percentage
points. This is a remarkable improvement!
Impact in words
20 years of SMILE! Wow – this is something
special. It is such a privilege to be a part of this
enriching programme.
~ Violah Moya (Mama V), Uplands Outreach
What’s wonderful about SMILE is that the education
goes both ways. The learners from Maqamela may
be learning conversational English, but the Uplands
pupils learn so much about different cultures,
effective communication and service. Both groups
gain so much confidence too.
~ Sharon van Reenen, Uplands College
We feel very grateful for the time we have to
get to know the learners from Maqamela
Primary School. It helps us appreciate
everything we have at Uplands that we usually
take for granted. We love seeing how happy
and excited the learners are to visit our school.
~ Uplands College Pupil
I love SMILE, and I like everything about Uplands. I
enjoy to colour and sing and speak English. It is great
to learn from our teachers (Uplands pupils) here.
~ Maqamela Learner
SMILE’S CORE OBJECTIVE:
Creating a community mind-set by learning
English together on a peer-to-peer basis
(while having fun!)
Uplands Outreach – Raising Achievement for All
Financial Reconciliation
SMILE Budget 2018
Reconciliation as at 17 September 2018
Budget Actual
INCOME
Balance carried forward from 2017, as per AFS 102,003.79 102,003.79
Donation received in memory of Mrs Elaine Pinnock 0.00 250.00
Donation received on 1 February 2018: Makro 20,000.00 20,000.00
Total Income 122,003.79 122,253.79
EXPENSES
Transport - 22 sessions x R1,400 taxi fare 35,000.00 25,398.00
Catering - 22 sessions x R200 5,500.00 6,179.73
Materials, books (Bongi the Rhino) 1,000.00 427.70
Project Facilitator costs 7,000.00 7,000.00
Project Contingency 0.00 0.00
Project Management: (20% of new donations) 4,000.00 4,000.00
Total Expenses 52,500.00 43,005.43
SURPLUS (to be carried forward into 2019) 69,503.79 79,248.36
Uplands Outreach – Raising Achievement for All
Thank You to all our wonderful SMILE donors!
The SMILE conversational English literacy programme is supported by the following amazing
donors: Makro Nelspruit and the Makro Employee Social Responsibility and Education Trust, The
Warrener Family, Lombard Insurance, the Dugga Boys, and the wonderful friends and family of
Dan Peoples, and of Elaine Pinnock.
SMILE would also like to thank the donors who have contributed over the years, and who have
built the base of this programme: Sasol Kingsview and the Gwala Family, Singular Systems, Life-
Form Taxidermy, Caltex Mpumalanga, Swaziland Plantations, Cathy Prettejohn Fine Art and
Photography, Tallorders Transport, Eco-Training, Swiss Gourmet, Sage Foods, Pull Scar Timber,
Postnet White River, Performing Arts Centre, Lyttle Irving, Misty Mountain, Fourie Investments,
Katrinasrust Trout Farm, Mink Hair, Lochaber Farm, Oliver’s Restaurant and Lodge, Eyecare
Boutique, Serenite Beauty Salon, Sunrise Brokers, the Ackerman Family and the Carl & Emily
Fuchs Foundation.
Thanks to the wonderful Maqamela Grade 4 learners, Sthembiso Ngwenya (their teacher),
Uplands College pupils, Sharon van Reenen, Violah Moya, Tumelo Nkambule, Leanne Gitlin, and
the Chartwells catering staff. Finally, a special word of thanks to Lombard Insurance for
providing the platform for programmes such as SMILE to take place at Uplands Outreach, by
underwriting a significant portion of our general operating costs. Thank you everyone!
How you Reach out and help with SMILE 2019!
can help! Crayons, Pencils, Marie biscuits, Smarties, Sour Worms, any other sweet treats,
A4 laminating pouches, Flipfiles, and Name Badges are all needed.
Cash contributions for catering and transport costs are most welcome
Uplands Outreach – Raising Achievement for All
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