[Images from left, top to bottom: Learner from Crawford International North Coast planting spekboom with Restore Africa; Elephant Day Eco Art Murals at The Bridge School Morningside; Learners at Crawford International La Lucia with Binny, the recycling mascot; Young learners at Crawford International Bryanston participating in science week experiments; Owl Day arts and crafts activities at South Downs College]
August was a month of learning, creativity, and community action across ADvTECH schools, as learners embraced the spirit of National Science Week and linked it with meaningful environmental and outreach activities. From experiments that sparked curiosity, to projects that built food gardens and celebrated our natural heritage, the initiatives reflected how education can be both fun and impactful.
Science sparks curiosity
At Crawford International Bryanston, Science Week came alive with hands-on experiments designed to ignite curiosity and demonstrate real-world connections. Learners discovered how science shapes everyday life, making the subject practical, exciting, and accessible.
Young learners at Crawford Interantional Bryanston participating in Science Week activities
Creative recycling with Buddy the PET Fish
At Crawford La Lucia, learners welcomed Buddy the PET Fish, a superhero mascot leading a recycling awareness drive. With the support of Alpla, Re Purpose, and Polyco, the initiative turned waste separation into a fun experience. Learners “fed” Buddy with plastic bottles and enjoyed dancing alongside Binny the Recycling Mascot, embedding memorable lessons on recycling and responsibility.
Crawford International La Lucia recycled plastic bottles with Buddy, the superhero PET Fish
Planting seeds of change
Meanwhile, at Crawford North Coast, learners embarked on a heartwarming outreach project at uMusa Crèche in Mandeni. Partnering with the Santa Shoebox Project and Restore Africa Foundation, they planted vegetable gardens, painted the crèche, and created a spekboom garden – cultivating sustainability, food security, and a brighter learning environment for young children.
Celebrating our natural world
In a spirit of environmental celebration, Southdowns College Pre-Primary hosted Owl Day, filled with themed dress-up, creative cookie decorating, and fascinating owl facts that captured learners’ imaginations. At The Bridge Morningside, Elephant Day was celebrated with songs, art, storytelling, and eco-art crafted from bottle caps, sparking conversations about conservation and the importance of our natural heritage.
Together, these activities highlight how ADvTECH schools continue to nurture learners who are curious, creative, and committed to building a better world.