DigiGirlz and Scratch Day Event |
Thandi helping DigiGirlz on Minecraft Hour of Code |
“Township schools and poor background must not define your future destiny but your academic achievements especially in Mathematics and Sciences can make you rise above all” said Ms Khutso Malungane during the motivational session. She actually came from a remote, dusty village in Limpopo and works for Microsoft South Africa. The girls also interacted with Ms Londiwe Mdluli age 23, from Microsoft South Africa also from Limpopo province and Maudi Ramaboea
The girls showered our guests with poetry, dance and songs. SchoolnetSA was represented by Megan Rademeyer who actually made this event a success. “ thank you, you are wonderful, shine followed by thunder of applause" thats how the guests and presenters were applauded.
“We actually wanted to see all schools in the Nkangala District and beyond participating in DigiGirlz and Scratch events but we have limited resources” said Ms Nomusa Keninda who is the founder of the Mpumalanga ICT Club and an ELearning Specialist, also a Microsoft Innovation Educator Expert (MIEExpert)
Khutso Malungane and Nomusa Keninda |
“Girls who are exposed to IT careers and role models are likely to take up STEM subjects” alluded Megan. This event was indeed a powerful idea and looking forward to host more. The girls were afforded an opportunity to learn Coding on the Hour of Code platform and Scratch. It was a busy day for Nomusa Keninda and her team of volunteers helping girls to Code while others from Witbank Campus hospitality studies were preparing food for the girls. Thanks to Vuyokazi chef leader on campus.
Nomzamo Makhotha helping DigiGirlz on Scratch |
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