August/September 2014 What is next? JuniorTukkie students commit themselves to a Community Garden Project during National Science Week Sci-Enza, the Science Centre of the University of Pretoria and the JuniorTukkie Programme started a community garden on the Hatfield Campus in association with the UP Botanical Gardens and the Student Governance staff. JT Student Society Year-end Function: 3 October 2014 JT Grade 12 Preparation Conference: 4 to 8 October 2014 JT Summer School in Mathematics/Physical Science for Grades 11 and 12 learners: 6 to 9 October 2014 Information session for Grades 10 and 11 learners and their parents: 22 October 2014 Are you ready to study at Tuks in 2015? Please ensure that you apply as early as possible, especially if you wish to apply for residence placement.  Apply online at www.up.ac.za/apply or download an application form from www.up.ac.za/ apply.  Application forms are also available at the Client Service Centre (CSC).  The following documents should accompany your application form: - A copy of your ID - A copy of your Grade 11 final examination report - Proof of payment of the R300 application fee  Paper application forms should be handed in at the CSC or posted to: From left: Dr Rina Wilken and Ms Mzikazi Noholoza of the Department of Student Affairs and Petrus Lombard, JuniorTukkie Project Manager during the official opening of the Community Garden Project on Thursday, 7 August 2014 National Science Week is an annual countrywide celebration of the importance of science and technology in people’s daily lives to promote greater awareness and appreciation of the contribution that science and technology makes to the nation. Ms Rudi Horak, who is part of the project team, said that the United Nations has also declared 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming to highlight the importance of Agricultural Science to ensure food security for all. JuniorTukkies with Prof De la Rey, Tuks’ Vice‐Chancellor and Principal (fourth from left) JuniorTukkie students celebrated Women’s Day during the SRC/Corporate Youth Society's Women of Worth High Tea event on 9 August 2014 held at the Klaradyn and Erika Dining Hall on UP’s Hatfield Campus. Members of the JuniorTukkie Student Society The aim of this project is to assist financially challenged students by allowing them to harvest food from the vegetable garden for a meal for themselves or a hungry student, friend or family member. Fresh vegetables will also be harvested once a week and distributed via the Student Governance office. Members of the JuniorTukkie Student Society committed themselves to this project by providing assistance with the maintenance of the garden. Seed South Africa (Pty) Ltd (SAKATA) has also provided seeds and seedlings for this garden for the first year. Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. Malcolm X HAND IN YOUR CONTRACT: Once you are provisionally admitted, complete your contract on www.up.ac.za/portal (Student Centre) and sign. Hand the original contract in at the CSC. APPLY FOR BURSARIES (FINANCIAL AID): Applications for bursaries (financial aid) only open between 1 August and 30 September in the year preceding your studies. NATIONAL BENCHMARK TEST (NBT): Click here if you need assistance with your preparation for the NBT. ________________________________________________ After three years of science and fun, fifty Grade 12 learners in the UP with SCIENCE Programme had their last meeting at Tuks’ Hatfield Campus on Saturday, 2 August 2014. Fifty learners are selected annually to take part in a three-year programme (from Grade 10 to Grade 12) which includes monthly Saturday meetings and a project week once a year. The Programme is aimed at increasing young people’s interest in, knowledge of, and skills in science. The University of Pretoria Client Service Centre Private Bag X20 Hatfield 0028. The “UP with Science Group O”, as they are referred to, really challenged each other when they took part in an “Amazing Race” and in a fun way, revised some of the activities of the last 12 months. They were also challenged to work out a timetable for a BSc first-year student and to find a specific book in the library. One “pit stop” of the challenge was in Bookmark, a bookshop on Campus where each team member left the shop a scarf richer to remind them of their own ‘Bookmark’ on Campus. JuniorTukkie and Sci‐Enza, the Science Centre of the University of Pretoria attended this year’s Techno X from Monday, 11 August to Thursday, 14 August 2014. The theme for their exhibition stall was “Tuks Community Garden" including 3 000 small plants donated by Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd (SAKATA). After Techno X, these plants were handed out to the Sasolburg community to plant in their gardens. Learners who are part of the UP with Science Programme, learned what the different departments in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences have to offer and even done some basic research and getting a better understanding of science communication. An “exhibitor” dressed as a JuniorTukkie We look forward to welcome these learners in their first year of study at Tuks in 2015. extra classes in the JuniorTukkie offers following subjects: CHEM181/172/127, PHY124/163, FSK176, STK120/161/162 and WST121 Reserve your place with one of the following tutors: The aim with the Community Garden theme was to prove to the community that it is possible to be self‐sustainable. Various educational games were also offered. The “LEGO” and “How to grow your own food" workshops held by Sci‐Enza interns, were very popular amongst the visitors. SYDNEY: LUCKY: ADLAM: TAIDA: 076 893 4602 072 054 0060 OR 084 236 1048 078 115 4146 084 216 0719 JuniorTukkie Student Advisors offered study programme information and career advice at the Exhibition stall. They also assist learners on how to become a member of the JuniorTukkie Club.