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Originally called the [[1820 Settlers Foundation]],  the '''Grahamstown Foundation''' is a non-profit South African company that manages a wide variety of projects. The Grahamstown Foundation also administers the [[1820 Settlers Monument]] which is both a national heritage institution and a conference and functions venue.  
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Originally called the [[1820 Settlers Foundation]],  the '''Grahamstown Foundation''' is a non-profit South African company that manages a wide variety of projects. The [[Grahamstown Foundation]] also administers the [[1820 Settlers Monument]] which is both a national heritage institution and a conference and functions venue.  
More than a quarter of a million people, from all cultural backgrounds, use the building each year. Amid reminders of the past, the Grahamstown Foundation encourages the principles and ideals of the South African constitution.  
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More than a quarter of a million people, from all cultural backgrounds, use the building each year. Amid reminders of the past, the [[Grahamstown Foundation]] encourages the principles and ideals of the South African constitution.  
  
  
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== Aims and objectives ==
 
== Aims and objectives ==
  
The Grahamstown Foundation's aim is: to enrich the educational and cultural life of the people of South Africa
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The [[Grahamstown Foundation]]'s aim is: to enrich the educational and cultural life of the people of South Africa
 
“That all might have life and have it more abundantly”
 
“That all might have life and have it more abundantly”
  
 
There are four main focus areas:
 
There are four main focus areas:
  
# 1. Language
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* '''Language'''
  
 
The Foundation aims to: Enrich the study of language; Promote and enhance the way South Africans communicate by fostering, igniting and encouraging open and meaningful debate; Improve the quality of language teaching
 
The Foundation aims to: Enrich the study of language; Promote and enhance the way South Africans communicate by fostering, igniting and encouraging open and meaningful debate; Improve the quality of language teaching
  
2. The Arts
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* '''The Arts'''
  
 
The Foundation supports artistic endeavour by: Providing facilities for performers; Creating opportunities for participation in the performing and visual Arts; Promoting South African art, culture and literature
 
The Foundation supports artistic endeavour by: Providing facilities for performers; Creating opportunities for participation in the performing and visual Arts; Promoting South African art, culture and literature
  
3. The Sciences
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* '''The Sciences'''
  
 
The Foundation promotes a love of science in South Africa by: Providing scientists with opportunities to make science accessible to all; Showing that science, engineering and technology permeate business and everyday life; Encouraging enquiry into the origins and different disciplines of science
 
The Foundation promotes a love of science in South Africa by: Providing scientists with opportunities to make science accessible to all; Showing that science, engineering and technology permeate business and everyday life; Encouraging enquiry into the origins and different disciplines of science
  
4. Conferences
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* '''Conferences'''
  
 
The Foundation believes in free and open debate and discussion, and to this end: Facilitates conferences and seminars on matters of national concern;  
 
The Foundation believes in free and open debate and discussion, and to this end: Facilitates conferences and seminars on matters of national concern;  
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== Projects ==
 
== Projects ==
  
Projects include:
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Core Projects include:
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* the National Festival of Science, Engineering and Technology (Scifest Africa) (a festival that facilitates lectures, quizzes, interactive exhibitions and workshops)
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* the [[South African Schools' Festivals]] (including the [[National Schools Festival]] and [[Schools' Fest On the Road]], formerly the [[Regional Schools Festivals]])
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* the English Olympiad
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Partner Projects include:
  
 
* the [[National Arts Festival]] (often referred to as the [[Grahamstown Festival]])
 
* the [[National Arts Festival]] (often referred to as the [[Grahamstown Festival]])
* the National Festival of Science (Scifest Africa)
 
* the [[South African Schools' Festivals]] (including the [[National Schools Festival]] and [[Schools' Fest On the Road]], formerly the [[Regional Schools Festivals]])
 
* the English Olympiad
 
* the [[Eastern Cape Eisteddfod]]
 
* Sakhisizwe
 
 
* [[Shakespeare Society of Southern Africa]]
 
* [[Shakespeare Society of Southern Africa]]
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* the [[Amaphiko Township Dance Project]]
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Other Projects have included:
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* the [[Eastern Cape Eisteddfod]]
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* Sakhisizwe (a project for teachers in rural schools aimed at supplementing their skills and materials)
 
* Makana Edutourism Project
 
* Makana Edutourism Project
* the Amaphiko Township Dance Project
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* the Village Green Fair.
* and the Village Green Fair.
 
  
 
== For more information ==
 
== For more information ==
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http://www.foundation.org.za/
 
http://www.foundation.org.za/
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''Eastern Cape Schools Festival'' programme, 2005
  
 
== Return to ==
 
== Return to ==

Latest revision as of 17:04, 2 August 2023

Originally called the 1820 Settlers Foundation, the Grahamstown Foundation is a non-profit South African company that manages a wide variety of projects. The Grahamstown Foundation also administers the 1820 Settlers Monument which is both a national heritage institution and a conference and functions venue. More than a quarter of a million people, from all cultural backgrounds, use the building each year. Amid reminders of the past, the Grahamstown Foundation encourages the principles and ideals of the South African constitution.


Aims and objectives

The Grahamstown Foundation's aim is: to enrich the educational and cultural life of the people of South Africa “That all might have life and have it more abundantly”

There are four main focus areas:

  • Language

The Foundation aims to: Enrich the study of language; Promote and enhance the way South Africans communicate by fostering, igniting and encouraging open and meaningful debate; Improve the quality of language teaching

  • The Arts

The Foundation supports artistic endeavour by: Providing facilities for performers; Creating opportunities for participation in the performing and visual Arts; Promoting South African art, culture and literature

  • The Sciences

The Foundation promotes a love of science in South Africa by: Providing scientists with opportunities to make science accessible to all; Showing that science, engineering and technology permeate business and everyday life; Encouraging enquiry into the origins and different disciplines of science

  • Conferences

The Foundation believes in free and open debate and discussion, and to this end: Facilitates conferences and seminars on matters of national concern; Maintains and provides a world class conferencing and meeting facility

Projects

Core Projects include:

Partner Projects include:

Other Projects have included:

  • the Eastern Cape Eisteddfod
  • Sakhisizwe (a project for teachers in rural schools aimed at supplementing their skills and materials)
  • Makana Edutourism Project
  • the Village Green Fair.

For more information

See also Language struggle

Sources

http://www.foundation.org.za/

Eastern Cape Schools Festival programme, 2005

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