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LALELA PROJECT IMPACT

Art of Me: A Tribute toNelson Mandela

Dear Lalela Project Friends,

I am delighted to share with you the third edition of "Impact,"

created entirely by our Lalela Project Student Artists.

We are excited to announce our inclusion as an ofcial World

Design Capital Cape Town 2014 partner. This will see the launch

of our "Maboneng Lalela Project Township Art Experience"

early in the new year.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nelson Mandela.

In honor of his legacy, we hope that this latest edition provides

an insightful look not just into what we do, but why we do it.

Madiba once said, "We understand and promote the notion

that while children need to be guided they also have an

entrenched right to be whatever they want to be and that theycan achieve this only if they are given the space to dream and

live out their dreams." This value is echoed in our arts curriculum,

which ignites imagination and teaches children how to map and

manifest their dreams and goals, launching a possibility of a

different future for themselves and their communities.

I would like to thank all my Boards for their continued support;and the Lalela Project for their dedication and hard work whichis matched only by their passion and commitment.

I wish you a Happy Holiday season!

Warm Regards,

Andrea Kerzner (CEO & Founder)

LALELA PROJECT/SUMMER 2013-2014 ISSUE NO.3

WRITTEN BY

ATHENKOSI

MBOXELA AND FINI

TOTO (GRADE 8)

Lalela Project had an

exhibition coinciding

with Mandela Day 2013

at the One & Only

Hotel in Cape Town

titled The Art of Me, A

Tribute to Mandela. The

exhibition opened onMandela day provid-

ing us with a great

opportunity to honour

Mandela. Lalela Project

students created the

artwork displayed in this

exhibition. The artworks

came from a curriculum

we did called The Art of

Me where we looked

at many of his famous

quotes. I was inspired

and felt overwhelmed

when I thought about

all the things that Nel-

son Mandela did for all

of us. We each pickeda quote from Mandela

and then used this

quote in our portrait.

Nelson Mandela and Andrea Kerzner

Education is the

most powerful weapon

which you can use tochange the world -

Nelson Mandela


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On Saturday, 1

December, Nikki Silver,

producer of The

Giver (currently in

production in Cape

Town and starring Meryl

Streep, Katie Holmes,

and many more) visited

Lalela Project arts

education workshops at

Silikamva High School

and Kronendal Primary

School in Hout Bay,

where our students

were painting a large-

scale mural in honor of

World Aids Day. Her

family, and South African

author, artist and writer,

Sarah Britten, joined

Nikki during the outing.

We look forward to this

being the rst of many

visits to come!Nicole Silver and family in Imizamo Yethu with LP students

A Day withKatie Holmes

Zimasa Dyani andMelikhaya Mdubeki withKatie Holmes anderzner

Katie Holmes drawing withstudents at Hout Bay HighSchool

Visiting Zimasa Dyani ather home in Imizamo Yethu

Smiling for a photographwith Silikhamva High Schoolstudent, Luvo Nguqu

Producer of The Givervisits Lalela Project on WorldAIDS Day

We were thrilled

and very appreciative

when Katie Holmes,star of The Giver,

made a surprise visit

(on her only day off!)

to a Lalela Project

workshop at Hout Bay

High School.

Katies enthusiastic

participation in the

drawing class she

attended caused

much excitement, all

the more when the

students sang and

danced for her, whilst

she lmed it all.

We then went ona walk through the

township of Imizama

Yethu, where she

met Lalela Project

students Zimasa

Diyani and Melikhaya

Mdubeki. Katies wise

words of wisdom and

encouragement will

always be treasured by

them.

Its a day Lalela Project

wont forget!

If its to be, its up to meKatie Holmes posts an inspirational quote from a

friend she met while visiting Lalela Project


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Art of Me A Tribute to Mandela

Written by Tino Wilson and

Onwabo Tyobeka (Grade 8)

On Mandela Day, 18 July 2013,

Lalela Project in conjunction with

V&A Waterfront & Breadline

Africa participated in an event. LP

students climbed onto the Red

Top Bus which took us to the V&A

Waterfront.

The main aim for the day was that

we did our 67 minutes of good for

Alpine Primary School. We painted

a container that would be donated

to the school to be used as a library.

We attracted people from thepublic and called on them to help

us paint the container. We all put

our handprints on the container,

these handprints made up the image

of Nelson Mandela. By doing this

everyone had a hand in creating

the new beautiful library for Alpine

Primary.

The weather was not very happy

but that did not stop us as we felt so

happy while doing our 67 minutes of

good for others.

Celebrating Mandela Day at the V&A

The Art Of Me Exhibition

at The Lalela Project Gallery: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela

Lalela Projects Tribute to Mandela Exhibition was on display for 67 days at One & Only Hotel Cape Town.

I was inspired and feltoverwhelmed when I thought

about all the things thatNelson Mandela did for all ofus. - Athenkosi Mboxela

EXHIBITIO

NOPENING

ARTOFM

ECURRIC

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Cat Rieper, Lalela Project COO celebrates Mandela Day

Completed library container


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Super Hero Winter Holiday Program!

Music Fun with Johnny and Julie Blundell from the Rhythm Workshop

WRITTEN BY ALIZIWE YOKO

AND ZANELE MELAPI (GRADE 8)

Our experience of the June/ July holiday

program was really fun and enjoyable.

The rst week was our favourite

because we made our very own hero

books. We bound paper together and

made covers for our books. We lled

these books with different things about

ourselves. We drew ourselves and also

wrote strong and positive things about

ourselves. We looked at who our hero

was and why, then we shared this with

one another. We had time to think and

be grateful for these special people inour lives. In the end we learnt that every

person has the power to be his or her

own hero.

The holiday program was so much fun.

We met new people and made new

friends which we got to see everyday!

We are denitely looking forward to

the next holiday program!

...under the inspired leadership of the RythmWorkshop team of Johnny & Julie Blundell & VuyoKatsha. All these sounds combined created anamazing harmony. - Melikhaya Mdubeki, grade 10

Anthony Legget holding hisHero Book

Younger students add colourto their hero books

Portia Qhemekoane plots thesafe spaces in her community

WRITTEN BY ATHENKOSI

NGULO (GRADE 10)

On Mandela Day this year the

Lalela Project team arranged an

event with One & Only Cape

Town. The AGhigh school students

were given the opportunity to visit

the hotel on this day.

Nothing could stop us from the

excitement of being invited to

attend this event. We were given

67 minutes of training in different

aspects of the business, including

computers, tness and culnery arts.

Being able to spend the day at One

& Only Hotel learning all sorts of

things was awesome. We also had

the opportunity to meet and speak

to Sol Kerzner, CEO and founder

of Kerzner International. He shared

with us how he was able to reach

success. He started from humble

means but through consistent

hard work and dedication he

was able to become a successful

businessman.

Mandela Day in partnership with One & OnlyHotel Cape Town

Computer Training

CulinaryArtsTraining

SolKerznerwithLalelaProjectStudents


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Lalela Project LeadershipProgram 2013

Lalela Project Leadership Programme is made possible through our partnership with Learn to Lead.We would like to thank Adam Thomas for his continued support.

WRITTEN BY SAMANTHA MSELO (GRADE 11)

he second part of Lalela Project Leadership Year

rogramme see the leaders engaged in Community

Outreach Projects. The Leaders implemented projects

within their schools that addressed social issues which

we thought needed to change. Using the Arts as a

ool for social change we had to design a campaign

nd present it to our schools. During a workshop with

Adam Thomas of Learn to Lead we had to choose the

pecic issues we wanted to address in our schools.

he Leaders representing the Hout Bay Communitieshose racism as a topic and the Leaders representing

he Masiphumelele Community chose

the safety of learners within the school. With the

assistance of the Lalela Project team we compiled asurvey, which we handed out to all the learners at our

schools to determine if the issues were a concern for

other learners as well. With overwhelming evidence

from the survey we presented our campaigns to our

respective principals who instantly supported the

efforts.

2013 saw the launch of the Community Outreach

Projects for the current leaders who will continue

their campaigns in 2014. It has been a great year forthe leadership team of 2013. We look forward to

welcoming new leaders in 2014!


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Our Artists View on Lalela Project Curriculum!

WRITTEN BY TINO WILSON (GRADE 8)

The art of weather is a curriculum where we learnt allabout geography and topography maps as well as the

weather. Lalela Project teaches us more than just art for

example this project helped us with our school work

as we were writing our exams and the things we learnt

about was relevant.

We then star ted to create ar twork using this scientic

information. We interpreted information about weather

and about maps into an artistic expression. This project

allowed us to learn about geography in a fun and exciting

way!

WRITTEN BY CHADWIN

NEL (GRADE 6)

I loved drawing myself as a

Super Hero! It taught me how

to not just think about myself

but others too.

Art ofScience:Weather

Art of Peace PostersRTICLE BY THE WINNER

ORRIAN CLOETE (GRADE 6)

oined Lalela Project last year

ith my best friend, but when

e moved away I stopped

oming to Lalela Project. My

acher reminded me about

alela Project and encouraged

e to join again.

oined Lalela Project again and

opened up new opportunities

r me. I entered the Peaceoster competition where I was

ne of the winners for Hout

ay Lions Club. My poster gave

me the chance to speak about

the things that are important to

me. My art is my expression ofthe world around me. My post-

er was about bullying and global

warming. I believe that people

should be treated equally and

respect the world and keep it

clean. The peace poster inspired

me a lot. After completing it I

knew I had a talent for art. My

art teachers were a part of my

inspiration, they gave me thecourage to achieve my goals. I

am much braver now because

of Lalela Project.

ART OF SCULPTUREWRITTEN BY EZILE MAQHINA (GRADE 8)

ne of the many exciting projects we didis year in our Lalela Project workshopsas to create human figure sculptures. Wearnt about sculptures and how to use newaterials like wire to create them. Workingth the wire was hard and frustrating at

mes but in the end it was wor th it whene produced sculptures that are extremelyteresting to look at.

ART OF SUPER HERO TRADING CARDS


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Lalela Project Leaders Rock New York!

WRITTEN BY

MELIKHAYA MDUBEKI

(GRADE 10)

I cant even explain the

happiness I felt when I

was selected to go on thetrip to New York.

I delivered a speech about

Lalela Project to 300

guests at the fundraiser. I

was a little nervous but

I got support from the

LP team.

Visiting Columbia

University made me

want to go study there.

Since returning I haveput action to my words

and have worked hard at

achieving at school. I won

a bronze medal at the

Eskom Science Expo and

was chosen to represent

the Western Province in a

Science Fair in Pretoria.

Simamkele Benani and Melikhaya Mdubekis first time flying was made possible

by SAAs generous sponsorship of their tickets. We would also like to t hankthe following companies for their sponsorship of the Lalela Project Hamptons

Fundraiser: Colin Cowie Celebrations, One&Only Hotel, Singita Game Reserves,Delaire Graff Estate, Dom Perignon, Madiba Restaurant, Tequila Avion, Mulder-

bosch, Starr African Rum, and Double Cross Vodka.

MelikhayaandSimamkelesbackstageLionKingvisit

MelikhayaandSimam

keleattending

aLalelaProjectFund

raiserinthe

Hamptons

WithColinCowieat theNBCTodayshowwatchiungthe

band, Perrry

The trip has reallychanged Khaya, its likea spark was lit - JuanJulius, Principle at Hout

Bay High

Melikhaya and Simam-kele on the plane to New

YorkMelikhaya, Simamkele

and Chuck Close

INYC!

WRITTEN BY APHENDULE SIXISHE (GRADE 11)

lela Project leaders worked with Learn To Lead on a cam-

ign called Racism Under My Feet that aims to rid schoolsracism. We were priveledged enough to have South African

tor and producer, Colin Moss, help put our play together.

We then presented it to the entire school. It was extremely

ell recieved by the school learners.

Colin Moss Puts RacismOn Stage

Visit by the Lion KingsRon Kunene

WRITTEN BY ELLIE MBUNDA (GRADE 8)

Ron Kunene, original Lion King (Broadway) cast member, came

to visit the Lalela Project students at Silikamva High Schoolin November this year. Having the opportunity to meet RonKunene was extremely exciting. We were able to learn so muchabout him as well as our history. The most important thing Ilearnt from him was that I must not give up hope.

WRITTEN BY

SIMAMKELE BENANI

(GRADE 11)

When I was chosen to

represent the Lalela Project

Leadership students it

was a very big deal for

my family because no

one in my family had ever

travelled overseas before.

When we arrived in the

Big Apple one of the

highlights of my trip was

the Lalela Project fundraiserbecause it allowed me to

meet so many interesting

people from all over the

world.


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Partnerships

World Aids Day Fun in the Sun!

Lalela Project students paint a mural at Kronendal Primary for World Aids Day

avid Rattray FoundationRecently the David Rattrray Foundation hosted a year

end ceremony for the students attending Lalela Project

in Oscarsberg Primary School in Rorkes Drift, KwaZulu

Natal. Throughout the year Lalela project had captured the

schools imagination thus many children, parents and staff

were in attendance to celebrate the students achievements.

The event was lled with artwork, singing and dancing that

was enjoyed by all.

Some thoughtsfrom parents and Staff

Theadvantages of Lalela

are too numerous to mention:increased self-awareness,

self-condence, attention to schoolwork, attendance at school, generalhappiness, improved writing skills

and their artistic expressionis amazing!

Amy Biehl Foundation

Our huge growth from 500to over 1000students is

due in part to ouramazing partners

and collaborations.We are extremely

thankful for thesupport during 2013and we are lookingforward to an evenbetter 2014. - CatRieper, COO, Lalela

Project


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Life After Lalela ProjectWRITTEN BY SIYOLISI BANI

I rst joined Lalela Project with

the intentions of becoming one

of the greatest artists but as I

grew in the project I realized

that I was par t of a family. This

family equipped me with the life

skills to grow as person.

One of the important things

I learnt at Lalela Project is to

pass on skills and mentorship

that I have gained while at

Lalela Project to inspire young

people with some vision of

creating a better society.

I have also learnt that passion

can take you further thanmoney ever will. You must

always follow your passion

no matter what the cost,

victory belongs to those

who persevere the longest.

Next year I plan on studying

graphic design and going after

my dreams but I will always

come back to my home at

Lalela Project.

Siyolisi Bani (Assistant Art Facilitator at LalelaProject) assisting students in a workshop

WRITTEN BY NONCEDO

MGOMENI

In 2011 I joined Lalela Project, little

did I know that this decision would

impact my life so tremendously. In

2012 I graduated from Lalela Project.

In 2013 Lalela Project offered me an

amazing opportunity to start working

for them. Not only was this a chancefor me to gain some valuable work

experience but to also help current

Lalela Project students with the

challenges they face and giving them

the same condence that I received

through Lalela Project. It feels so

good to be a part of Lalela Projects

team.

Working at Lalela Project I found a

voice to speak in front of people. I

found a love for teaching children.

Lalela Project is my home. It is theplace where I learnt to express my

feelings through art.

Ncedo hard at work in the labs

Nkosinathi Maqoko and Ncedo Jako graduated

from Lalela Project in 2012. Even though they are

no longer Lalela Project students they still regularly

visit Lalela Project ofces, programs and events. This

year saw both Ncedo and Nkosinathi complete their

rst year of Radiology at Cape Town University of

Technology.

Zimasa Diyani, Sso Tyuka and Yolanda Baloyi employed at One& Only Hotel Cape Town

LalelaProjectandOne&OnlyHotelmademethepersonIamtoday.

Becauseofmyshepardswithloving,kindtandcaringhearts-Loyiso

Skoti,OliverNurock,CatRieper,AndreaKerzner,TerryTorok,thank

youforpavingmyway-SsoTyuka


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South Africa

tel 021 790 1108

[email protected]

addressStudio 4A, Mainstream Mall & Village, Main Rd & Princess Dr

Hout Bay, Western Cape, 7806

New [email protected]

address5 Hanover Square, Suite 2013, New York, NY 10004

LALELA PROJECT IMPACT TEAM

The Lalela Project Teamwishes you a happy

holiday and a wonderful

2014!

Lalela Project would like to thank Castle Framing, City Sightseeing (Hop on, Hop off Red Bus), the Broadway

Association (NY), Empowers Africa, Iziko SANG., the National Arts Council (NAT), and Singita for their suppor t.

Silikamva High

SchoolTino Wilson (Grade 8)

Ezile Maqhina (Grade 8)Onwabo Tyobeka (Grade 8)Athenkosi Mboxela (Grade 8)

Ellie Mbunda (Grade 8)

Ocean View

HighZanele Melapi (Grade 8)Aliziwe Yoko (Grade 8)

Hout Bay High

SchoolAthenkosi Ngulo (Grade 11)

Melikhaya Mdubeki (Grade 10)Samantha Miselo (Grade 11)Yonela Mblashwa (Grade 12)Simamkele Benani (Grade 11)Aphendule Sixishe (Grade 11)

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