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Performance at community and business functions
The school's choir and isishatamiya group are invited to perform at community and business events in the area, showcasing their singing and sign language dancing.
- Who it is for
- members of the community and business representatives in the area
- How to act on it
- No action required; the school invites them based on requests
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Thuthukani has a choir and an isishatamiya group who are requested from time to time to perform at functions in the community and for businesses in the area.
Participation in annual events (Valentine’s Day, Youth Day, Mr & Ms Thuthukani, Spring Day, Heritage Day)
Learners at Thuthukani Special School can showcase their talents to their peers during various annual events throughout the year.
- Who it is for
- learners at Thuthukani Special School
- How to act on it
- No action required; participation is part of the school's regular program
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Other regular annual events at Thuthukani include Valentine’s Day, Youth Day, Mr & Ms Thuthukani, Spring Day and Heritage Day, where our learners can showcase their talents to their peers.
Participation in the Christmas Concert
Each learner at Thuthukani Special School gets a chance to perform an item in their class group during the annual Christmas Concert, which is attended by parents.
- Who it is for
- learners at Thuthukani Special School
- How to act on it
- No action required; participation is part of the school's regular program
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Once a year we have a Christmas Concert during which each learner has an opportunity to perform an item in class groups for their parents.
Entry into the local Eisteddfod
The school's choirs and dance groups are entered into the local Eisteddfod, where they perform and have done well in past competitions.
- Who it is for
- learners at Thuthukani Special School
- How to act on it
- No action required; the school enters the groups as part of its program
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We have also entered the local Eisteddfod where our choirs and dance groups have performed very well.
Participation in Zulu cultural festivals
The school sends teams to participate in Zulu cultural festivals, performing traditional Zulu dances and songs.
- Who it is for
- learners at Thuthukani Special School
- How to act on it
- No action required; participation is part of the school's cultural program
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We have teams who participate in Zulu cultural festivals, doing traditional Zulu dances and songs.
Entry into SASCE district competition
The school's choir participates in the SASCE district competition, with a record of placing second in 2023 and winning in 2024.
- Who it is for
- learners at Thuthukani Special School
- How to act on it
- No action required; the school enters the choir as part of its program
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In 2023 our school choir entered SASCE and they came second in the district.
Participation in the triennial school concert
Learners and teachers at Thuthukani Special School have the opportunity to showcase their talents at a gala event held every three years.
- Who it is for
- learners and teachers at Thuthukani Special School
- How to act on it
- No action required; participation is part of the school's regular program
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Thuthukani hosts a triennial school concert. This gives our learners and teachers an opportunity to showcase their talents to the community at a gala event.
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- Document section: “Culture”
- School: Thuthukani Special School
- Performing groups: choir and isishatamiya group
- Activities: Zulu cultural festivals (traditional Zulu dances and songs) and local Eisteddfod
- 2023: SASCE choir/dance performance came second in the district
- 2024: choir won district competition and achieved 2nd position nationally
- Event: triennial school concert (gala showcase for learners and teachers)
- Annual event: Christmas Concert (learners perform items in class groups for parents)
- Other annual events: Valentine’s Day, Youth Day, Mr & Ms Thuthukani, Spring Day, Heritage Day
- Thuthukani Special School
- SASCE
- Eisteddfod
- Focus Poynt