February 28, 2025
In this issue, we explore essential topics like maintaining good dental health, the importance of performance reviews for preschools, and ways to foster meaningful friendships among young learners. Plus, we’ve got some helpful communication tips for ECD practitioners and the latest updates on upcoming training and events. Enjoy the read!… Read more
December 10, 2024
Read about KET’s ECD Excellence Awards and how to rest and recharge this holiday season. … Read more
October 28, 2024
The latest local ECD news, practitioner tips and upcoming events. Become part of the KET community and join us to help children thrive.… Read more
September 18, 2024
Tips on how to cultivate healthy environments for your children, both indoors and outdoors.… Read more
August 30, 2024
If your child attends a KET affiliated preschool, they might be following our ECD curriculum. The last two weeks were all about “On the Farm.” Here is how you can encourage further learning at home.… Read more
August 29, 2024
Building a strong ECD community is important to us. We want to support practitioners and help their small business thrive. We have put together this newsletter to update you on what’s happening in our local ECD community. You can expect a newsletter once every two months!… Read more
August 14, 2024
Water is essential for life and offers endless fun for play, but it also carries certain risks. To ensure your family’s safety, here are some crucial water safety and health tips every parent should know.… Read more
July 31, 2024
Tips on navigating dentist and doctors appointments, helping your child enjoy brushing their teeth and encouraging them to be polite to people who help us.… Read more
August 31, 2022
Knysna Education Trust wants to thank each person who donated towards our Mandela Month Campaign. As a community, we are working to ensure that children receive healthy meals to help them grow and thrive.… Read more
April 19, 2021
In South Africa about 30% of 3–5-year-olds do not attend early learning programmes, and for those that do, the quality of these programmes is often poor This means close to a million 3-5 years olds in South Africa are missing out on developing strong foundations for future learning every year. In the greater Knysna area… Read more
August 16, 2020
KET contemplated that the Covid lockdown would extend beyond the predicted initial 8 weeks. The impact on our local affiliated unfunded Early Childhood Development facilities would be catastrophic for principals, teachers and the young children. KET sought to continue providing food security assistance to these preschools (and education packs), following the generous support provided in… Read more
June 21, 2020
“Schools may be closed, but we need to continue to support principals and teachers. And we need to try to get learning packs out to the children from affiliated schools throughout the Greater Knysna Area”. That was the message to Knysna Education Trust’s (KET) staff. Monthly reports continued, but instead of comments about literacy and… Read more