PsySSA Student Division: Community Outreach Handover – Dimphonyana Tsa Lapeng
“There is no future without children and without children there is no future. Every population has its share of children. It is these same children that will provide the solutions to tomorrow’s challenges.”
Dimphonyana Tsa Lapeng, established initially as a place of safety for children in Gauteng, now serves as a foster home. The Little gifts of home aims to provide the children with academic support and mentorship in the hopes that the children will one day become influencers of social change.
The current climate in South Africa is one where many children are faced with many uncertainties regarding the continuation of their primary education. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, most of the centre’s programmes were put on hold. The organisation adjusted their plans and decided to set up a homework centre in the hopes of helping the children’s education despite of the challenges posed by Covid-19.
The PsySSA Student Division is grateful to have been able to assist Dimphonaya in setting up the homework centre. The Mighty Pen campaign aimed to raise funds and collect new items of stationery for the centre. PsySSA SD thanks you for your generous donations in ensuring that these little gifts of home continue to support and build our future.
To find out more about the work being done at Dimphonya Tsa Lapeng or to make a contribution, kindly contact Ms Shalate Teffo at Shalate@dimphonyana.org.za
IMG-20210515-WA0004 (1)
IMG-20210515-WA0006 (1)
IMG-20210515-WA0008 (1)
IMG-20210515-WA0012 (1) (2)
IMG-20210515-WA0014 (1) (1)
IMG-20210515-WA0015 (1) (1)
IMG-20210515-WA0016 (1) (1)
The Mighty Pen – A PsySSA Student Division Initiative
The Mighty Pen
The current climate in South Africa is one where many children are faced with many uncertainties with regards to the continuation of their primary education. The Dimphonyana Tsa Lapeng homework centre, based in Gauteng, is in desperate need of stationery and office supplies.
By assisting the homework centre to fulfil their wish list we are able to ensure that many children will be able to commence their academic year knowing that they have the stationery and material they need to continue their learning.
Both physical and monetary donations are welcome, to donate, please visit our BackABuddy link https://www.backabuddy.co.za/psyssa-fundraiser
We are appealing to you to assist us in ensuring the centre is able to continue the wonderful work that is being carried out.
Should you be able to assist us in any way, or for further information, kindly contact Kelsey Nightingale at psyssasdcomm@gmail.com
PsySSA Student Division National Mentorship Programme Awards Ceremony, 2020
PsySSA Student Division National Mentorship Programme Awards, 2020
On Thursday, 3 December, the PsySSA Student Division’s National Mentorship Programme held its annual awards ceremony to celebrate the closing of the programme and recognise the class of 2020.
The awards were held virtually, at PsySSA’s head office, with programme director, Ms Andrea Jacobs (Educational Psychologist and Executive Committee Member of SEPSA); guest speaker Ms Fatima Seedat (PsySSA Executive Director), and Mx Sharni Ngakane (2019 National Mentorship Programme Personal Growth Award recipient in Gauteng, Student Representative for the Division for Research and Methodology, and 2021 Clinical Psychology Masters Student).
Ms Seedat discussed her history with PsySSA and the impact of mentoring on her career, as a PhD student and as the Executive Director of PsySSA, her experiences highlight the significant effect of mentoring on one’s academic and professional career.
Mx Sharni Ngakane discussed her journey during the National Mentorship Programme 2019, and the impact of the programme on her personal and academic career. Mx Ngakane is about to embark on her Clinical Psychology Master’s degree at the University of the Witswatersrand and laid emphasis on how the NMP contributed to her Master’s journey.
Ms Genevieve Burrow (National Mentorship Programme Chairperson) announced the provincial awards. Mr Muhammed Yaeesh Cassim (Executive Portfolio Holder) announced the national awards, followed by his closing speech and vote of thanks.
The PsySSA Student Division National Mentorship Programme extends its sincere gratitude to PsySSA, and Ms Fatima Seedat, for their ongoing support and encouragement.
PsySSA Commemorates Disability Awareness Month. Listen to our podcast interview with Mr Fanie du Toit, Senior Specialist: Hearing impairment & deaf affairs at the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities.
PsySSA Commemorates Disability Awareness Month
Listen to our podcast interview with Mr Fanie du Toit, Senior Specialist: Hearing impairment & deaf affairs at the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities.
Interviewer: Ms Rivendri Govender – PsySSA Student Division Secretary