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The project is located in the strikingly beautiful and far-flung areas of the Namaqua District, Northern Cape. Spectacular beauty abounds, particularly during the flower season. The region is named
Photos of some of the remarkable teachers, officials and project coordinator during the project.
The following photos were taken during at the schools (Noupoort Intermediate and Lowryville Intermediate) and surroundings in the Northern Cape.
33 teachers received certificates at the graduation ceremony. Many of these teachers had been involved in the project since its inception 4 years previously.
The results revealed a systemic and meaningful change in the cognitive functioning of the learners at the project schools. While at the start of the project the majority of learner
The project leader visited the project 3 times every year for the duration of the project.
The final set of results, particularly for the learners in Grade 3 (those who started the project in Grade R), were most encouraging and seemed to provide support for intervention effect.
The project was implemented in four small rural villages in the Kamiesberg Municipality of the Northern Cape, namely: Kheis, Nourivier, Rooifontein and Kammasies.
To become certified mediators of the BCP teachers are required to implement the programme under supervision for one year. This includes on-site mentoring in their classrooms.