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“Over the more than ten years I have known the arepp:Theatre for Life team, it has personified belief in creative excellence and sound educational content, while showing commitment to real impact and to access for all those in need. The arepp:Theatre for Life team is driven by passionate dedication to the issues and the people whose lives they touch. arepp:Theatre for Life’s work has a wide national reach with a strong individual focus. During its 17 years of creative activity arepp:Theatre for Life has shown a remarkable ability to adapt its focus to the continually changing epidemic. As AIDS has become better understood, arepp:Theatre for Life has increasingly emphasised a holistic approach”. LETTERS of support• Letter from Peter Fenton (Head: Education, Western Cape Education Dept) (pdf 60kb) • Letter from Gay Morris (University of Cape Town) (jpeg 95kb) • Letter from Dr A.A. Pienaar (Gauteng Dept. of Education) (jpeg 87kb) Newspaper Articles• Article from This Day (jpeg 142kb) • Article from Saturday Star (jpeg 111kb) • Article from Business Day (jpeg 78kb) • Article from Tattler (jpeg 188kb) • Article from Business Day (link to Business Day web site) EDUCATORS' evaluation forms
“The play depicted factual information that learners could identify with. It was quite stimulating and evidence of cognitive engagement in the discussion by learners thereafter.” “Talking about sex is not taboo anymore. It is great that learners are being informed. Grade 8’s are still grasping the concepts of relationships, dating, self concept and the ‘real world. Thank you for a wonderful performance.” “The behaviour of most learners changed because they opened up after the presentation.” (H.O.D: Life Orientation; Inqayizivele High) ”Learners were able to relate to the concepts in the play. Self esteem and Peer-pressure being highlighted.” “The manner of educating is varied and excites our youth. Learners received factual information from different people in the most interesting way. This is what schools need in this fast tracked living” “Everyone could identify, it was easy to remember. The issues dealt with real choices that teenagers have to make”
“An excellent way of engaging learners with a long term impact” “Learners have a better understanding of concept and their attitudes towards their own sexuality.” “The learners will be able to change their attitude towards sex and peer pressure and understand that they have a right to personal choices. As a guidance teacher I will keep on reminding them of these issues” “The show did meet my expectations for the grade 10;s it was much more advanced to suit their standards. The whole show to me showed that you guys did do your work, and know your stuff.” “Learners emerged from the play with high self-concept, that would have an impact on their attitudes and beliefs in life.” “They received a lot of information and asked quality questions” ” The learners could identify with the performance because the issues displayed were relevant to them” “I felt the message was carried across effectively and powerfully” “The play definitely created awareness amongst our learners. Some learners really show some change after exposure to the plays.” “Well organised and very professional we need more similar programmes” “The message was brought across greatly. The presentation made the learners sit up and listen and I’m sure it made them think about certain issues and decisions they are dealing with.” “The message was brought across clearly.” “Very informative with regards to the Life Orientation Subject and the issues that were dealt with were issues that are dealt with in the L.O classes”. LEARNERs' evaluation forms “I spotted myself and my friends in the play, and now I can overcome a lot of things especially peer-pressure.”
”I think the show meant a lot to me; it related to my lifestyle and now I’m going to change a lot of things in my life. It will help us make better decisions now and in the future.” “Thank you for coming to our school. We appreciate what you have done for us, your love and dedication is far too kind.” “The show showed us how you must handle the things you do in your life and life is no game and one must make the most of it while one lives, playing their cards correctly.” “They advised us to stay away from bad friends by making good decisions and respect ourselves. You must have good communication with your parents so it’ll be easy to talk with them. And if a friend tells you to drink you must tell a person you trust.” “They told us things that our parents don’t tell us.” “Think twice before you take action. Peer-pressure can ruin your life and don’t always listen to your friend’s advice, HIV has no boundaries whether you are young or old.” “They made us feel free to talk about sex and other topics” “We had a very ,very open discussion and I believe most for us felt free to talk and express our feelings” “People are different; respect them even if you don’t like their life style.” “The play made me realise the kind of choices I should make in my life” ”I’ve realised that the happiness of my life depends on the qualities of my thoughts. So I must change the way of living to a better way of living.” ”They really made us feel free to talk and the play was crystal clear. I personally understand each and every character. They are good and we’d like to have them back.
”I felt that the play was good ‘cause it was done in a way that was understandable to all learners. This enabled us to learn valuable lessons about peer-pressure and decision-making skills”. “We felt that the play dealt with issues that affect us now that we are in high school, and felt that we can relate to the actors and the issues that they brought up.” “It was very realistic and shows us things that really happen in life, which made us open our eyes” “It was a well done performance and the presentation helped the learners with making choices.” “I learnt that you always have a choice” “Don’t use drugs and think positive” “I enjoyed the discussion and the play. It was understandable and it really got me thinking” (Anonymous Learner. Lavender Hill.) “I wish you could come a lot more” “We appreciate the performance, and the discussion answered a lot of unanswered questions” “Good work was done and we would like to have you guys back again.” “The play was wonderful and made me realise all the mistakes that I have made in life”
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