After a profitable launch 12 months, UCT On-line Excessive Faculty (UCTOHS) not too long ago shared an uplifting wrap-up video showcasing what 2022 had in retailer for his or her first cohort of learners. Titled 2022 Rewind, it offers an uplifting look in any respect the thrilling ‘firsts’ skilled by the UCTOHS group, in addition to the key schooling developments which have set the web college aside.
With over 4 000 learners, UCTOHS is certainly one of Africa’s largest on-line excessive colleges and the primary to be launched by a college in Africa. Regardless of its digital nature, the varsity has managed to nurture an inspiring sense of group via vibrant occasions and loads of alternatives for learners to fulfill each other.
One-of-a-kind college anthem
In January 2022, the UCTOHS college anthem was launched with the assistance of some of South Africa’s hottest artists: Goodluck, Shekinah, YougstaCPT and Msaki. After a learner-wide vote, the collaboration was dubbed “We Personal The Future”.
“The music was created to encourage, encourage and produce collectively Africa’s youth to unleash their potential.”
“The music was created to encourage, encourage and produce collectively Africa’s youth to unleash their potential, and to encourage a way of group for a cohort of on-line learners throughout South Africa and the globe,” mentioned Banele Lukhele, UCTOHS govt head of faculty and chief educational officer.
The music was launched on 24 January, which can also be Worldwide Day of Training.
In March 2022, the official college anthem was carried out on stage on the KDay 2022 music pageant.
Lukhele added: “We’re pleased with this college music that not solely evokes a brand new technology of learners anyplace, however a music that additionally evokes the world. We really do personal our future and in doing so, we encourage others to make an influence.”
Video Recreation Day
In July 2022, UCTOHS celebrated Video Recreation Day by internet hosting a fun-filled afternoon for learners, jam-packed with all their favorite video video games.
The occasion noticed some pleasant competitors unfold between outdated and new mates, in addition to a nail-biting Tekken battle towards Southern Hemisphere champion, Miguel Macabi. The professional gamer from Mozambique has made a reputation for himself by competing in various gaming tournaments. Macabi confronted up towards Grade 10 learner Omolemo Masibi in a sport of Tekken. In an thrilling flip of occasions, UCTOHS’s very personal Masibi got here out victorious!
Youth Day
In June 2022, UCTOHS celebrated Youth Day with a day of household enjoyable, which included performances by high native acts together with YoungstaCPT, Dee Koala, Uncle Vinny, and Kyeezi, in addition to a barbershop, a magnificence bar, and a first-of-its-kind UCTOHS merchandise assortment of hoodies, beanies, totes and long-sleeve tees.
There was additionally a panel dialogue on the significance of schooling, which comprised UCTOHS’s head of faculty for the CAPS curriculum, Sipho Mpisane; head of pupil well-being, Daniella Randall; radio DJ Carl Wastie; and YoungstaCPT. The panellists had their viewers enthralled with anecdotes from their college years and inspired learners to study from the errors they’d inevitably make. Rob Paddock, CEO & founding father of Valenture Institute, additionally made an impromptu look and spoke on UCTOHS’s successes, challenges and influence on the longer term.
With 2023 simply across the nook, Lukhele mentioned that the varsity is continually working exhausting at making issues higher for its learners and guardians.
“We’re consistently reviewing what we do, making the most of one of the best improvements in tech and, above all, listening to our group. One of many benefits of on-line studying: it adapts at a far faster charge than typical education.”
UCTOHS might be making some key upgrades that may come into impact from the start of the 2023 college 12 months.
For any questions, please contact certainly one of UCTOHS’s Admissions Consultants at 021 140 1792 or e-mail admissions@uctohs.valentureonline.com.
