By Bushtots
Fire:
Immediately set off the fire alarm if you are in a building and exit calmly. If the fire breaks out whilst you are travelling, look for the nearest alarm box and send the alarm from there. Wait near the alarm box until the firemen arrive so that you can tell the where exactly the fire is located. Only grown ups should try to put out the fire, if possible, before the firemen arrive. Keep all doors shut, thereby avoiding draughts and preventing the rapid spread of the fire.
If you are trapped on the higher floors, do not jump as the firemen will save you and are very prompt in reaching the scene of a fire once the alarm has been sounded.
Remember: do not wait to send the alarm.
Car Accident:
When a car accident happens, injuries may be severe and emotions may be high. However, there are important things that must be taken care of both at the scene of any accident and soon afterward. These are some of the things that you must do:
1. Stay at the Scene:
You should never leave the scene until it is appropriate to do so. If you leave the scene of the accident, especially if someone got hurt or was killed, you could face serious criminal penalties for being a ‘hit-and-run’ driver. However, be cautious if you are hit by another driver in a deserted area. This comes with the risk of you being bumped, robbed and perhaps even killed. Instead of getting out of the car in that situation, you would rather go to the nearest police station to report the accident.
2. Check on all drivers and passengers:
Before you check how much damage has been done to the car(s), check to make sure that everybody else involved in the accident is okay. Get medical attention for anyone who may need it. Try not to move anybody who is unconscious or complaining of back pain before medical personnel arrive. If a person is lying in a pool of gas and you are afraid that the car will catch fire, then you have no choice but to move the person as steadily and slowly as possible whilst supporting their back and neck.
3. Call the Police:
Especially if the accident involves significant property damage, physical injury, or death. Ask for a police report to be filed in situations where law enforcement officers do arrive at the scene, and obtain the name and badge numbers of any responding officers.
An Injured Animal:
- if the car drives away after hitting an animal take down the licence plate number and phone the police immediately. Animals have right too! You can take the animal to the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). They help animals at their clinic. They can be contacted on 021 700 4140.
- If you are calling to report an injured horse, you can call the Cart Horse Protection Association. They look after horses that are not healthy. Their phone number is 021 535 3434.
- For an animal that needs to be hospitalised and /or an operation, you can contact the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA). They have three hospitals in Cape Town, Soweto and George. They also have mobile units that go out into the communities to help animals and take them back to the hospital if there is a need to. They can be contacted on 021 638 5134 or if you are in the Mitchell’s Plain area you can contact them on 021 371 2440.
Remember animals should be seen and not hurt!
Monday, June 29, 2009
The Three Little Pigs are at the Baxter this holiday!
By Bushtots
We had an interview with Elton John Duffy who directs the play The Three Little Pigs. It is currently on at the Baxter and will run until Saturday 18 July 2009. This enchanting fairytale will run from Monday to Saturday at 10:30 am.
The play is features three little pigs who leave the farm to live on their own. One wants to be a dancer, another an opera singer and the third wants to be a successful businessman. The big bad wolf pretends to be a travelling salesman in order to get into their homes but has to resort to blowing the houses down. When none of his disguises work, he tries to blow the houses up and ends up blowing himself up.
This play was adapted and directed by Elton John Duffy, who has been working at the Baxter Theatre since 1993. The houses were built by Brian Collins. This production stars Nikki Louw (Percy Pig), Angi Fleetwood (Peter Pig), Stacey Rethman (Patrick Pig), Kathy Henderson (Aunty Joan) and Elton John Duffy (Big Bad Wolf). Choreography is by Nikki Louw. The duration of the show is 45 minutes and is suitable for children aged 2-11 (Crèche to Grade 5) and also for parents and adults who are young at heart.
Tickets are R32,00 per person and bookings for The Three Little Pigs can be made at COMPUTICKET, or online at www.computicket.com. For school block bookings or queries, please call Elton on 083 364 8284 or (021) 558-2650. For more information, call the Baxter Theatre on (021) 685 7880. For information on the Lilliput Players, go to www.lilliputplayers.co.za.
We had an interview with Elton John Duffy who directs the play The Three Little Pigs. It is currently on at the Baxter and will run until Saturday 18 July 2009. This enchanting fairytale will run from Monday to Saturday at 10:30 am.
The play is features three little pigs who leave the farm to live on their own. One wants to be a dancer, another an opera singer and the third wants to be a successful businessman. The big bad wolf pretends to be a travelling salesman in order to get into their homes but has to resort to blowing the houses down. When none of his disguises work, he tries to blow the houses up and ends up blowing himself up.
This play was adapted and directed by Elton John Duffy, who has been working at the Baxter Theatre since 1993. The houses were built by Brian Collins. This production stars Nikki Louw (Percy Pig), Angi Fleetwood (Peter Pig), Stacey Rethman (Patrick Pig), Kathy Henderson (Aunty Joan) and Elton John Duffy (Big Bad Wolf). Choreography is by Nikki Louw. The duration of the show is 45 minutes and is suitable for children aged 2-11 (Crèche to Grade 5) and also for parents and adults who are young at heart.
Tickets are R32,00 per person and bookings for The Three Little Pigs can be made at COMPUTICKET, or online at www.computicket.com. For school block bookings or queries, please call Elton on 083 364 8284 or (021) 558-2650. For more information, call the Baxter Theatre on (021) 685 7880. For information on the Lilliput Players, go to www.lilliputplayers.co.za.
Relationships
By Bushkids
What is love?
Love is present when you are constantly happy. It is having someone to go out with, and you like someone so much that you cannot stop thinking about them. Love happens when you have been seeing someone for a long time.
The values of love are: trust, mutual respect, equality.
A crush is a safe way of learning how to deal with love without having a relationship. However,
How much love does a relationship need?
What do you do if your boyfriend cheats on you?
How many people does it take to make and maintain a relationship?
What is the problem with same-sex relationships?
Would your relationship still be a relationship if you found out your partner has HIV/AIDS?
Parent-Child Relationships:
Parents have to accept the fact that the relationship between the parent and chid must change to allow the child to become increasingly independent.
What is love?
Love is present when you are constantly happy. It is having someone to go out with, and you like someone so much that you cannot stop thinking about them. Love happens when you have been seeing someone for a long time.
The values of love are: trust, mutual respect, equality.
A crush is a safe way of learning how to deal with love without having a relationship. However,
How much love does a relationship need?
What do you do if your boyfriend cheats on you?
How many people does it take to make and maintain a relationship?
What is the problem with same-sex relationships?
Would your relationship still be a relationship if you found out your partner has HIV/AIDS?
Parent-Child Relationships:
Parents have to accept the fact that the relationship between the parent and chid must change to allow the child to become increasingly independent.
Abuse in Relationships
By Bushteens
When does a relationship become abusive? How can we tell that abuse is occurring within our relationships? Do I need to recognise that I am being abused in order for my relationship to be classified as abusive? How do we get out of an abusive relationship?
Abuse can be physical including sexual, emotional, psychological and a combination of the these.
When does a relationship become abusive? How can we tell that abuse is occurring within our relationships? Do I need to recognise that I am being abused in order for my relationship to be classified as abusive? How do we get out of an abusive relationship?
Abuse can be physical including sexual, emotional, psychological and a combination of the these.
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Message in the Music
by Bushteens
Music is a very powerful tool. It can be used to empower and disempower individuals. That is why the age old adage “the pen is mightier than the sword” is still very true and relevant in this day and age. Looking back at the music that was created in the 1980s by South African artists, the songs were calling for freedom. The music then increased people’s political consciousness and made them aware of what was going on in their world. However, the music nowadays appears to be degrading , mostly, women and about getting rich. Some people argue that they only listen to the beat, however, is it possible to only listen to the beat and ignore the lyrics?
Music is a very powerful tool. It can be used to empower and disempower individuals. That is why the age old adage “the pen is mightier than the sword” is still very true and relevant in this day and age. Looking back at the music that was created in the 1980s by South African artists, the songs were calling for freedom. The music then increased people’s political consciousness and made them aware of what was going on in their world. However, the music nowadays appears to be degrading , mostly, women and about getting rich. Some people argue that they only listen to the beat, however, is it possible to only listen to the beat and ignore the lyrics?
What i want to be when i grow up...
by Bushtots
Most people can say with certainty what they want to be when they grow. For others, making that choice is not that simple. It's okay if you don't know what you want to do later on in your life. One thing is for sure, we all want to do something that we enjoy. In any case, we all need to get through school with good grades so that we can pick any of a number of careers that we can venture into.
Most people can say with certainty what they want to be when they grow. For others, making that choice is not that simple. It's okay if you don't know what you want to do later on in your life. One thing is for sure, we all want to do something that we enjoy. In any case, we all need to get through school with good grades so that we can pick any of a number of careers that we can venture into.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Experience versus Tertiary Education
by Bushteens
As the job requirements get tougher, do you dive right into an entry-level job, or invest in a college degree? By and large, this decision is driven by one’s economic situation.
The College Degree:
There was a time when matric (high school diploma) was enough to get a job that involved basic tasks. Many large companies did, and still do operate their own internal training. These development programmes are for high school graduates. As a result many young people enjoy long successful careers usually working for their respective companies for their entire careers.
Recent changes in the global market have stopped such traditions, and very few people only work for one or two companies throughout their careers. Most people enter the a job market will change their career paths at least seven times before they retire. With workers jumping ship more frequently, few companies can afford to invest more heavily in employee development. More employers rely on job seekers to develop skills prior to their joining the company. As a result the demand for workers with a college degree has sky rocketed in the past few decades.
Getting the Career Training You need:
When you pursue specific career opportunities the requirements for entry level positions are more complex. There are two year diploma programmes which provide job seekers with critical skills in areas like nursing , technology or business. Many jobs requires interaction with customers and clients, thereby a Bachelor’s degree is often a necessity. These provide broad cultural knowledge that enables employees to relate to clients and colleagues.
Work Experience:
A full time job can prepare you for the real-world challenges. Not everyone can afford to invest in a full time degree programme at a tertiary institution. Remember: not having a degree is not necessarily a restriction on the careers open to you, the exception being disciplines like medicine and law. Many professionals start their careers in retail sales, customer services or other positions that offer on-the-job training. Although college degrees build critical skills. Few colleges and universities can prepare students for the real-world challenges. Despite the pressure for good grades and to complete assignments on time, few colleges offer the experience to match the demands of a regular full-tine job.
Many successful entrepreneurs and business leaders have achieved success with little more than a high school diploma.
As the job requirements get tougher, do you dive right into an entry-level job, or invest in a college degree? By and large, this decision is driven by one’s economic situation.
The College Degree:
There was a time when matric (high school diploma) was enough to get a job that involved basic tasks. Many large companies did, and still do operate their own internal training. These development programmes are for high school graduates. As a result many young people enjoy long successful careers usually working for their respective companies for their entire careers.
Recent changes in the global market have stopped such traditions, and very few people only work for one or two companies throughout their careers. Most people enter the a job market will change their career paths at least seven times before they retire. With workers jumping ship more frequently, few companies can afford to invest more heavily in employee development. More employers rely on job seekers to develop skills prior to their joining the company. As a result the demand for workers with a college degree has sky rocketed in the past few decades.
Getting the Career Training You need:
When you pursue specific career opportunities the requirements for entry level positions are more complex. There are two year diploma programmes which provide job seekers with critical skills in areas like nursing , technology or business. Many jobs requires interaction with customers and clients, thereby a Bachelor’s degree is often a necessity. These provide broad cultural knowledge that enables employees to relate to clients and colleagues.
Work Experience:
A full time job can prepare you for the real-world challenges. Not everyone can afford to invest in a full time degree programme at a tertiary institution. Remember: not having a degree is not necessarily a restriction on the careers open to you, the exception being disciplines like medicine and law. Many professionals start their careers in retail sales, customer services or other positions that offer on-the-job training. Although college degrees build critical skills. Few colleges and universities can prepare students for the real-world challenges. Despite the pressure for good grades and to complete assignments on time, few colleges offer the experience to match the demands of a regular full-tine job.
Many successful entrepreneurs and business leaders have achieved success with little more than a high school diploma.
Effects of Divorce on Children
by Bushkids
What is divorce?
When a married couple end their marriage officially through the courts, they are divorced. This can be for a number of reasons, but often it is due to the fact that they do not feel the same way about each other as they did when they were younger.
What is needed is for young people to sit down with their parents. Allow yourself to ask questions so that you can get a clear picture of what is going on and what the process entails for you, i.e. in terms of living arrangements, visits, etc. If you are unable to speak to your parents, you can call
FAMSA on 021 631 9098 (Khayelitsha)
or 021 447 7951 (Mowbray)
What is divorce?
When a married couple end their marriage officially through the courts, they are divorced. This can be for a number of reasons, but often it is due to the fact that they do not feel the same way about each other as they did when they were younger.
What is needed is for young people to sit down with their parents. Allow yourself to ask questions so that you can get a clear picture of what is going on and what the process entails for you, i.e. in terms of living arrangements, visits, etc. If you are unable to speak to your parents, you can call
FAMSA on 021 631 9098 (Khayelitsha)
or 021 447 7951 (Mowbray)
Monday, June 8, 2009
Youth Involvement in Democratic Governance Structures
By Bushteens
Throughout South Africa on June 16 we celebrate Youth Day to commemorate the Soweto Uprisings. Youth Parliament, which is being held tomorrow June 09, 2009 is one such event set to commemorate Youth Day.
We spoke to Western Cape Provincial Parliament Speaker, Shahid Esau who will be chairing Youth Parliament this year. Honourable Speaker Esau is one of the event organizers. The aim of youth parliament is to engage the youth as well as various stakeholders both within parliament and in the community, to discuss issues pertaining to the youth of today.
We also discussed the difference in the level of involvement in political affairs between the youth of today and the generation before.
Throughout South Africa on June 16 we celebrate Youth Day to commemorate the Soweto Uprisings. Youth Parliament, which is being held tomorrow June 09, 2009 is one such event set to commemorate Youth Day.
We spoke to Western Cape Provincial Parliament Speaker, Shahid Esau who will be chairing Youth Parliament this year. Honourable Speaker Esau is one of the event organizers. The aim of youth parliament is to engage the youth as well as various stakeholders both within parliament and in the community, to discuss issues pertaining to the youth of today.
We also discussed the difference in the level of involvement in political affairs between the youth of today and the generation before.
Diseases:
By Bushkids
Breast Cancer:
Early lump detection is imperative. That is why women should have regular mammograms, and should perform breast self-examinations once every month. Women over the age of 40 should schedule regular mammograms too, at least one every year.
Examination: place the arm of the breast that you are examining behind your head. Using your fingertips, press gently on your breast working your way from the outside in towards your nipple.
Tuberculosis:
TB is a disease that affects any part of the body, but mainly the lungs.
Symptoms: chest pain, weight loss, coughing for more than 3 weeks and a loss of appetite.
Treatment, which is started after diagnosis and is allocated according to case definitions. Usually treatment lasts for three months on average. There was however, a recent outbreak of multi-drug resistant TB which requires treatment for longer.
Breast Cancer:
Early lump detection is imperative. That is why women should have regular mammograms, and should perform breast self-examinations once every month. Women over the age of 40 should schedule regular mammograms too, at least one every year.
Examination: place the arm of the breast that you are examining behind your head. Using your fingertips, press gently on your breast working your way from the outside in towards your nipple.
Tuberculosis:
TB is a disease that affects any part of the body, but mainly the lungs.
Symptoms: chest pain, weight loss, coughing for more than 3 weeks and a loss of appetite.
Treatment, which is started after diagnosis and is allocated according to case definitions. Usually treatment lasts for three months on average. There was however, a recent outbreak of multi-drug resistant TB which requires treatment for longer.
Science & Technology
By Bushtots
Ever wondered how movies are made? Ever wondered how the picture gets to your screen? Well, we’ve wondered about it too. Unfortunately, we did not give you the answers to those burning questions but we did tell you what’s on at the movies oever the next few weeks.
Ever wondered how movies are made? Ever wondered how the picture gets to your screen? Well, we’ve wondered about it too. Unfortunately, we did not give you the answers to those burning questions but we did tell you what’s on at the movies oever the next few weeks.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Leah Turns 8!
The youngest member of CREW turned 8 last Friday! Join us in wishing her all the best for the upcoming year and we ceratinly know there will be many more to come.
Here's to you Leah!
xoxo Bushtots
All Things Soccer!
by Bushteens
This show was an update on the preparations for the Confederations Cup firstly, and the World Cup next year. However, the show did not focus on the progress that has been made on the various stadiums and other infrastructure. Instead the show focused on how team preparations were going, who was in training who wasn’t, etc. Things are certainly getting into high gear now as the Confederations Cup draws ever closer.
This show was an update on the preparations for the Confederations Cup firstly, and the World Cup next year. However, the show did not focus on the progress that has been made on the various stadiums and other infrastructure. Instead the show focused on how team preparations were going, who was in training who wasn’t, etc. Things are certainly getting into high gear now as the Confederations Cup draws ever closer.
Talking Sports
by Bushtots
Ever wondered how we came to have sports like soccer (football) and rugby came from? Well, we took the liberty of finding out for you, but we also discussed sports such as tennis as well as outlining the rules of wheelchair tennis. Irrespective of whether or not you know the history behind the sport, we can all agree that sport is great!
Ever wondered how we came to have sports like soccer (football) and rugby came from? Well, we took the liberty of finding out for you, but we also discussed sports such as tennis as well as outlining the rules of wheelchair tennis. Irrespective of whether or not you know the history behind the sport, we can all agree that sport is great!
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