Education day professionals and CTCAA committee members with some learners at the education day held at Maitland High School on 27 August.

By Kim Pietersen

On 27 August, the Cape Town Candidate Attorneys Association (CTCAA) committee spent its day at Maitland High School with dedicated pupils for its education day.

Headed by the CTCAA’s Social Responsibility Executive Member, Lebohang Modise, the education day was aimed at preparing Grade 11 pupils of Maitland High School for their nearly approaching post high school experience. The programme was structured to cover topics such as tertiary study options, funding options, CV training and interview skills.  It also included a practical professional engagement session that allowed pupils to engage directly with professionals from various industries. It was well attended by pupils in higher and lower grades other than the targeted Grade 11s.

The committee was highly impressed by the character of the pupils of Maitland High School. The learners put every minute to good use in gaining insights about their academic journey ahead. It was evident that many of the learners had already started applying to universities or colleges and applied for funding as well. Their proactive nature and inquiring minds kept the committee on its toes, while the professionals were positively inundated with queries and requests for career advice.

Kim Pietersen, Head of Communications, The Cape Town Candidate Attorneys Association.

 This article was first published in De Rebus in 2016 (Nov) DR 18.