Teaching Practice

Teaching Practice

Of the 3 lessons I learnt during WIL, the first began long before I reached school. For us late sleepers, the thought of rising before the sun is not exactly a pleasant one. But after 5 weeks of sunrise drives, I’ve learnt to love the early morning beauty and freshness. It was after the first…

Professor Johannes van der Walt visits Cedar

Professor Johannes van der Walt visits Cedar

From 11-13 September 2024, Cedar had the honour of hosting a seminar titled “Writing a scholarly article” presented by Professor Johannes van der Walt. The seminar covered each phase of the academic writing process in detail. Day 1: Professor van der Walt delivered a comprehensive, day-long seminar to all staff, addressing a common challenge faced…

30 years of Cedar

30 years of Cedar

Cedar’s 30-year celebration was a jubilant occasion spanning the weekend of the 11th and 12th of May. The celebration started briskly with a fun walk, for the whole family. Delicious refreshing drinks, and foods were on sale from the stalls of Bonlé, Aquellé, The Coffee Company and Emseni bakery and butchery. Tantalising smells from the…

Field Trip to Dairy Farm

Field Trip to Dairy Farm

Cedar students were treated to an in-depth learning experience on 21 February 2024 when they visited Shandon Dairy Farm near Mooi River, KZN. Topics ranged from crop rotation to silage making and mechanised dairy farming. The students came back with heads crammed full of knowledge about sustainable farming, conservation, and other farming practices. Overall, the…