BY REGINALD KANYANE
The North West Department of Education and Sport Development will hold the Provincial Schools’ Arts and Culture Championship (PSACC) at Mmabana in Taung from Friday 18 to Saturday 19 September 2015.

Departmental spokesperson, Elias Malindi said: “This two day event is held annually and it is organised, co-ordinated and monitored by the department to promote unity in diversity, national reconciliation, social cohesion and positive values amongst learners in the province.”

He said that the learners in the mainstream and special schools will compete at a secondary and primary school level in artistic codes which include poetry, visual art, drama, indigenous music & dance, instrument art and gumboot dance.

“The eliminations started at area offices, then moved to district offices and are now at a provincial level. These competitions will be judged and winners in various categories will be awarded trophies. Those that did not win will receive certificates of participation to honour their efforts,” he said.


Malindi said that each district is expected to bring a total number of 86 participants on each day. Kwa Zulu-Natal and the North West province are currently the only two provinces holding this type of competitions. He said that it is hoped that other provinces will hop on the bandwagon thus creating an environment for national championships.

“The department wishes all those who are taking part in the championships the best of luck and would like to encourage those that are not competing this year to take part in next years’ event,” Malindi said.

The event, which is scheduled as follows:

Time:09:00

Date:18 – 19 September 2015

Venue: Mmabana Taung
-TDN
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