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KET brings back National NGO award to Knysna

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The Knysna Education Trust (KET) is very proud to receive the award as NGO of the Year at the inaugural SABS African Education Awards. “This accolade is a true testament to the dedication and commitment of our team of 5 ladies and 6 board members; especially considering the size and calibre of peer organisations we were competing against,” says Nicola Goodall, Director at KET. The implementation of projects which comprise all the essential elements needed to ensure optimal development, growth and learning in young children is at the root of … Read the full article…

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Great Year for Knysna Education Trust!

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WHAT A GREAT YEAR IT HAS BEEN! THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF OUR 21ST YEAR! We are proud to assist 36 disadvantaged preschools, 120 teachers and 2000 preschoolers in Knysna. Buildings and Upgrades Thanks to our amazing supporters and sponsors, we’ve been able to complete several projects. Sophokama Playschool received a portable flushing toilet, playground area, outside paint, shading as well as food supplies. Siyafunda Educare was the first preschool in Khayalethu to have solar power installed! Willow Tree opened up in their beautiful, new premises during the … Read the full article…

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Big Swing Golf Day in Knysna

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The Big Swing golf day will be held at Pezula Golf Course on December 12 2014. Proceeds to assist the Knysna Education Trust (KET). Virgis Colbert of Millercoors, Milwaukee in the United States, has kindly donated two AUGUSTA MASTER TOURNAMENT badges for The Big Swing Golf day. The badges are Daily Series Tickets for the tournament days (Thursday – Sunday). Thank you Mr Colbert for your kind support since the inception of The Big Swing in 2010. Press release by the Knysna Education Trust.

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Teens4Tots Triathlon on 11 July 2014

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[important]What a marvellous idea![/important] During the Knysna Oyster Festival 2014, teenagers will be competing in Teens4Tots Triathlon, a sports fundraiser for toddlers assisted by the Knysna Education Trust. View all the details in the poster below and download the entry form here.

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Just Jinjer to Rock Knysna on March 23

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[vsw id=”bV8CGnSb58w” source=”youtube” width=”500″ height=”380″ autoplay=”no”] It’s rare that big bands pop in to Knysna nowadays so it’s with excitement that we welcome JUST JINJER who’ll be performing at The Lost Plot on March 23 2013. It’s a family day with face painters and entertainment. You are encouraged to bring your own picnic food but you could save yourself the hassle and support the Knysna Education Trust who will have a food stall. You are NOT allowed to bring your own alcohol/drinks but have no fear of thirst for Mitchell’s  … Read the full article…

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