As many of you know, the entire semester was centered around our Capstone projects. Mollie and I worked at Masiyile Secondary School (grade 8-12) in Khayelitsha for the entire semester. With the help of amazing teachers and enthusiastic students, we were able to implement an after-school writing club, called "My Masiyile, My Words" that focused on youth empowerment through creative expression. Essentially the club provided a safe space for students to express how they were feeling through song, dance, and writing.
We were able to compile all of the students work into a book that will be kept in the Masiyile library. Furthermore, we were able to bring several students to University of Cape Town to perform their poems and share their short stories with an audience during our capstone presentations. Everyone was blown away by their passion, talents and confidence.
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| Four amazing Masiyile students singing at U.C.T Baxter Theatre |
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| Me and Mollie with Mrs. Matyatya, the head Life Orientation teacher at Masiyile and the CIEE Liason. Amazing woman! |
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| Me and the incredible Masiyile writing club! |
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