Lets compare…
More than a week has passed since Ikamvanites along with their fellow Grade 12’s received their matric results. Whilst Ikamvanites are busy with registration and sorting out their accommodation etc we have taken the time to make some stark comparisons with the results achieved by our Ikamvanites and those achieved by the schools that they attend.
This is the first comparison of individual schools compared with IkamvaYouth’s results, and is for the Western Cape province. Firstly, this comparison helps to highlight that the IkamvaYouth pass rate in the Western Cape is 21% higher than the national average and 12% higher than the provincial average.
These figures are even more impressive when one takes into account that the provincial average is based on all schools, including well-resourced schools demonstrating 100% pass rates. If we isolate the schools attended by Ikamvanites (under-resourced schools), the difference is revealed even more starkly.
In every single case the IkamvaYouth pass rates far exceed the school pass rates. For instance, the majority of Makhaza learners attend Chris Hani Secondary School which performed poorly, with only 44% of matric students passing. However, all the Ikamvanites that attend Chris Hani passed. Such a disparity between school averages and IkamvaYouth’s results speak for themselves.
In addition if we break down these results into Bachelor, Diploma, and Higher Certificate passes, IkamvaYouth triumphs again by exceeding both the national and provincial averages. Furthermore the same pattern is displayed when comparing to individual school results; IkamvaYouth’s 37% BA pass rate smashes Chris Hani’s 11%.
So, when these learners are directly compared to the local schools, and compared directly within their context they are achieving overwhelmingly good grades. They are breaking the cycle they are escaping the trap that so many youth fall into because they fail to get that academic and social support that they need.
Please have your say about these results and comparisons.
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Western Cape IkamvaYouth |
National Ave |
Provincial Ave |
Chris Hani |
Sizimisle |
Sinako |
Harry Gwala |
Isilimela |
| No. of Learners who wrote: |
27 |
537543 |
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245 |
108 |
206 |
166 |
202 |
| No. of Learners who passed: |
24 |
366072 |
|
107 |
68 |
73 |
75 |
125 |
| Overall Pass Rate |
89% |
68% |
77% |
44% |
63% |
35% |
45% |
62% |
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| Bachelor Pass |
37% |
24% |
31% |
11% |
19% |
2% |
10% |
14% |
| Diploma Pass |
33% |
27% |
30% |
18% |
25% |
18% |
19% |
19% |
| Higher Certificate |
15% |
17% |
15% |
15% |
19% |
15% |
16% |
29% |
| Fail/Supplementary |
15% |
32% |
19% |
56% |
37% |
65% |
55% |
38% |
Today ikamvanites attended a memorial service at UWC to celebrate the life of Nomzamo Kali, who was from the Makhaza Class of 2005.
Nomzamo was a learner at Manyano High School when she became an ikamvanite, and she went on to achieve great things. She enrolled in 2006 at UWC at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, studying information systems. In 2010 she moved on to Honours, and was to become a Masters student in 2011.
Thobela Bixa, an IkamvaYouth board member and classmate of Nomzamos at IkamvaYouth in 2005, gave a heartfelt speech. He urged those in attendance to continue to realise what Nomzamo stood for, and give back to their communities and assist disadvantaged youth to access tertiary education.
University officials appealed to lecturers and students in attendance to continue to strive to produce and be students of Nomzamo’s calibre, and the president of the SRC mourned the nation’s loss of a role model. Nomzamo was not only a high achiever, but also did not wait to give back, and was doing it right from when she left school.
Nomzamo was a talented, beautiful, smart and caring person who inspired many people. IkamvaYouth sends our deep condolences to Nomzamo’s family and friends.
IkamvaYouth is looking for a budding social entrepreneur to be our National Coordinator, who will coordinate programme delivery and organisational management.
The National Coordinator will report to the national committee (natcom) and the board of trustees.
The National Coordinator concentrates on communications within the organisation and participates in all areas in order to compile and promote a shared understanding of the objectives, detailed plans, desired outcomes, tasks, roles & responsibilities, tasks & measurements of the day to day activities and monitors progress by assisting, guiding, coaching and taking remedial action in consultation with Natcom.
Duties & Responsibilities include:
Financial management and due diligence
Facilitate budget development process ? Monitor budgets vs actual expenditure ? Cash flow projections ? Consolidating branch cashbooks to inform the national cashbook ? Provide training and support to branch coordinators re: budgeting, cash books and cash projections ? Provide oversight re: bookkeeper’s preparation of trial balances and liase with auditor for annual audit ? Oversee payments, salaries etc. ? Ensure legal requirements for PBO and NPO status are met
National Programme Coordination
Coordinate natcom online meetings ? Provide oversight, monitoring and reporting on programme delivery ? Consolidate monthly branch reports
Human Resources
? Coordinate natcom (team of five branch coordinators plus 2 natcom staff) ? Contracting ? Performance reviews
Shared responsibility for Fundraising
Consolidate financial details and budgets for fundraising proposals ? Assist in donor/funder relationship management ? Report to donors
The IkamvaYouth core operational expenses budget for 2011 is approximately R2,320,000 with additional discretionary programmes planned depending on levels of funding secured. The majority of the required funding has been secured for our short-term plans but we are currently trying to transition our relationships with funders to a multi-year funding model to enable the implementation of our scaling strategy. The National Coordinator will focus on maintaining and developing relationships with current and new donors for existing branches, enabling the Executive Director to secure funding and partners for establishing new branches.
IkamvaYouth needs someone who:
Has a relevant tertiary education qualification (preferably finance-related) or has significant financial management experience ? Has fundraising experience ? Is organised and efficient ? Enjoys working with and developing young people ? Is able to work alone and take initiative ? Is adept at using computers and able to work virtually ? Has a “Can do” attitude and belief (IkamvaYouth achieves great results despite challenging environments and minimal resources) ? Has a good track record of volunteering
R240 000 Salary p/a + 13th cheque for full time position with flexibility, working from home or at our township-based centres. Based in either Cape Town or Johannesburg. Please submit your CV and a cover letter/email to zoe@ikamvayouth.org.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a by-youth for-youth educational movement that enables disadvantaged youth to access higher education and job-based training. IkamvaYouth works with learners in the last 2-5 years of high school and provides supplementary tutoring, career guidance mentoring and computer literacy training. IkamvaYouth’s Media, Image and Expression programme provides an opportunity for learners to express themselves through art, performance, media and writing, while the HIV programme enables access to voluntary counselling and testing. The organisation has branches in the Western Cape (Khayelitsha, Nyanga and Masiphumelele), KZN (Chesterville) and Gauteng (Ivory Park).
On Saturday 22nd January 2011 the IkamvaYouth branches are opening their doors and welcoming all interested learners, volunteers, and parents.
The Open Day is a chance for learners to meet other Ikamvanites who have been with the programme for the last year. They can talk with other learners, with volunteer tutors, with ex Ikamvanites who are now attending Universities, and with IkamvaYouth staff. Prospective Ikamvanites can get an idea about what we do, why we do it, and how we do it. A short film will be shown as well and give a glimpse into the lives of previous Ikamvanites.
We want you all to come along and be part of the day, and apply to be part of IkamvaYouth. The results we have achieved since establishment are amazing and 2010 matric results reflect this; IkamvaYouth’s learners, all of whom attend township public schools, achieved an 87% pass rate, with 52% Bachelor passes and 38% diploma passes. 36 distinctions were awarded.
If you want to take charge of your future and really make a change to your life and others come along to find out more. Application forms will be available to fill in on the day with help from IkamvaYouth, but can also be collected prior to or after the day from your nearest IkamvaYouth branch. You can download the application and Indemnity forms here. application_form_jan_2011.pdf indemnity_form_january_2011_1.pdfbut first please read the Information for learners document: infoforlearners_jan2011.pdf
This is also a great way for new volunteers to meet the learners and find out about the organisation. All are welcome, from any background. To be a tutor you do not need to be a teacher or trained tutor, we just want people with matric and enthusiastic about helping young people. Please see our tutor page on the site and the application form https://ikamvayouth.org.www518.jnb1.host-h.net/programmes/tutoring/information-volunteers.
The IkamvaYouth team look forward to seeing many new and excited faces on Saturday morning!
Venues, Dates and Times
Nyanga Branch: Nyanga Library, off Zwelitsha Drive, Freedom Square, Nyanga @ 9am Contact Nombu 0739556242
Masiphumelele Branch: Masiphumelele Library, Masiphumelele @ 9am, Contact Nico: 0798854314
Makhaza Branch: Nazeema Isaacs Library, Makhaza, Khayelitsha @ 10am
Contact person: Winile Mabhoko
Contact No: (021) 3626799, Mobile: 0798854372
Ivory Park Branch (Gauteng): Siyakhula Centre – 49 Boshoff Road (next to Ebony Park Methodist Church) from 9am-11am. Contact Joe: 082 728 3019
KZN Branch will hold their open day on 29th January 2011, Durban University of Technology, Library Basement 6 @ 10am Contact Khona 0798854247
Joe gets his showbiz on with the TalkSA crew.
Be sure to tune your TV sets into SABC 2 on Tuesday at 11AM as Joe and crew from Ivory Park make their TV debuts on Talk SA.
Talk SA is developing content around the theme of Nation Building and features IkamvaYouth in the third segment.
After much careful and considered deliberation Joe is prepared to auction his autograph to the highest bidder. Failing which, if you’d prefer to simply make a donation you can follow the instructions here.
Alternatively, VOLUNTEER!
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Lloyd Lungu