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Cultural Day Practicals at TSC

Cultural Day emphasizes the importance of Culture. Students displayed their cultures by dressing up in their favorite traditional clothes as well as serving cultural food. For more info on the story watch this space!

Diploma Ceremony 2015

The annual Diploma Ceremony took place recently at the Lede in Christus Kerk in Ellfosdal. The hall was packed as parents came to see their loved ones graduating. For more info. On the story be on the lookout for the TSC News which will be out soon.

Open Week @ TSC

Tshwane South College for FET hosted its Open Week during the 11-15 August 2014. This is the second time around that an event of such a calibre was held. The event was once again held at Pretoria West Campus. this time around the focus was on schools around Pretoria which cater for TSC. therefore organisations and educational institutions were not invited this time. The Department of Higher Education and Training assisted the Marketing unit with all invitations addressed to the concerned schools which were invited. Pupils were accompanied by their Life Orientation Teachers.

For more details on the article look out for the next issue of TSC News!!!!!

June 16 Celebrations

The commemorations of the June 16 1976 Soweto uprisings were celebrated at the Centurion Campus on 13 June 2014. This was an eye opening event as students wore their high school uniforms, chanting, shouting, "BRING BACK OUR GIRLS", "FREE EDUCATION FOR ALL", "IMPROVE SCHOOLS CONDITIONS", these were the exact words written on the posters they were holding. This was an indication that though the government has improved the education system of this country more still needs to be done. It was also a chance for the students to highlight their plea with regards to the girls that were abducted recently emphasizing human rights.

Spring Bash 2014

September 2014

The annual Spring Day celebrations took place on 5 September 2014 at the Pretoria West Campus. The event was off to a good start as the weather was sunny and hot. Some of the entertainers for the day included the likes of Black Motion who started the line up and Rulf Gum . A lot in store was there to entertain students. There was also an inflatable pool for students to swim as a sign of ushering in the season of Summer.

Health Care and Awareness Campaign

“An apple keeps a Doctor away so says an ancient Roman Proverb.”

This is exactly what the HR department did recently when it welcomed GEMS decision to come to their shores to conduct a wellness programme at TSC. Not only was GEMS there but there was also an Optometrist from Wilfred Heinrich Optometrist in Pretoria. Both GEMS and the Optometrist were there to run check up’s on the staff who was interested in having themselves checked. The staff had to follow a procedure when getting tested. A form was issued to each and every staff member in the line and there had to be an indication made in the form as to whether you want to be tested for High Blood Pressure, Sugar levels and HIV/AIDS. This was the first time that this programme was conducted at the College. What was interesting though was that the feedback was positive with regards to the response that both parties got from the staff. This boils down to the policy implemented by the College which is still a draft which indicates that , “ the employer is responsible of making sure that the employee works in a healthy and safe environment of the employees either have a positive or negative effect on employees ‘ wellness. The campaign was aiming at promoting the employee wellness programme.

N6 Hospitality Cultural Practicals

It was all smiles at when practicals for South African Cuisine/ Cultures N6 took place recently at the Centurion Campus. Students were tasked with the following to plan for an event that focuses on the diverse cultures of the country. They had to draw up an equipment list, do function and serve 10 dishes. For more details on this story grab the latest issue of the College Magazine which will be out soon at your campuses. Watch this space!!!!!

Diploma Ceremony 2014

The 2014 Diploma Ceremony kicked off smoothly. this time the event was held at the Moreleta Park NG Kerk on the Eastern part of Pretoria. It was a ceremony to remember as scores and scores of Parents were there to witness as their kids graduating. It was a wonderful day and the weather was befitting the occasion. It was also a sad time as the College's staff was part patting ways with their students whom they taught.

Kotex Pads Make up challenge Girology Workshop 2014

The week 25-29 August 2014 was the Code Teen Kotex Make up challenge in all TSC Campuses. The event was marked in Pink as it symbolised girls. it was also a coincidence as the event came at a time women's month was celebrated. This make up challenge was one of a kind because girls were addressed on personal issue revolving around self esteem, natural beauty, personal hygiene with reference to menstruation. more details on the article will be featured on the upcoming issue of the newsletter.

2014 Enrolments Went Smoothly

2014 enrolments went smoothly in all TSC Campuses despite the technical glitches we experienced. Spaces for most of the Nated programmes were filled to capacity in no time. For those whe were unable to enrol this trimester and semester be on the lookout for the next enrolment dates for all programmes. (We profusely apologise for any inconvinience put to everybody during enrolment period, please note that the college works on first come first serve policy,therefore spaces during enrolments particularly for existing students are unfortunately very limited).

Open Week @ TSC

Tshwane South College for FET hosted its Open Week during the 11-15 August 2014. This is the second time around that an event of such a calibre was held. The event was once again held at Pretoria West Campus. this time around the focus was on schools around Pretoria which cater for TSC. therefore organisations and educational institutions were not invited this time. The Department of Higher Education and Training assisted the Marketing unit with all invitations addressed to the concerned schools which were invited. Pupils were accompanied by their Life Orientation Teachers.

For more details on the article look out for the next issue of TSC News!!!!!

Centurion Hospitality students practicals

It’s true when they say,” if you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen” and indeed on Thursday 15 August 2013 the Level 3 Hospitality NC(V) students were busy cooking up a storm in the kitchen. This was done as part of their ISAT (Informative Summative Assessment Task) facilitated by Mrs Du Toit. These are regarded as practical exams whereby students are taught the following; how to create a menu, advertisement of their businesses, learning how to plan, preparing food for the market etc. Students were divided into groups and set up stalls next to the kitchen where they sold food prepared by them.

The menu for the day consisted of the following food; boerewors roll, pancakes, chicken livers, pap n wors, chicken skewers, red velvet cupcakes piped with glittering cream, Vet koek (amagwinya) filled with mince curry, beef burgers, lemon tartlets etc and many other dishes. Both staff and students came to the market to buy food in support of the market day. Stalls were full to capacity as customers placed in their orders. Other meals included free juice whilst other caterers included a free massage in their packages. Customers were then given questionnaires to fill in so as to rate the service from the Hospitality students.

NC(V) Hospitality lecturers –Mr Ben Du Toit and Ms Nomsa Mathe accompanied by Ms Mathilda Steyn-HOD for Hospitality and General Studies faculty visited all stalls to evaluate the following; food preparation, presentation, colour and taste, texture etc. At the same time N4 students were also busy with their weekly practicals in the kitchen next door and they were evaluated by Ms Marilyn Le Roux (Hospitality Lecturer).