Over the past weekend, 14 schools from the Cape Flats area, crafted an inspiring showcase of talent at the Liberty Promenade Mall.
The 2024 showcase theme was ‘Stay safe in Cyberspace’ and the event set out to celebrate the incredible abilities of young performers. It also provided the youth with a platform to express their views on current social issues in an uplifting manner, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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The 2024 theme challenged learners to explore the benefits and challenges of navigating social media alongside an increasingly digitalized world.
Learners raised awareness regarding online safety practices such as limiting screen time, thinking before clicking, being mindful of hurtful comments and the reality of catfishing.
The annual showcase further featured vibrant, spirited performances which delighted members of the audience.
Beacon School for LSEN was the winner of the special needs category.
Eastville Primary and West End Primary both won the Primary School category while Portland High and Spine Road High won their designated category.
The winning schools received a total of R10 000 for their outstanding performances, which had been ranked based on creativity and interpretation of the theme.
In addition, selected learners and teachers received special awards for their exceptional contributions to the showcase.
Frequenters of the Liberty Promenade Mall now have the opportunity to vote for their favourite performance, thereby giving one more school the chance to win a R10 000 cash prize.
Votes may be cast on the Liberty Promenade website.
The Mall’s general manager, Brenda Bibby, commended the learners for their displays of creativity as well as their enthusiastic expression in showcasing online safety concerns.
She further thanked the teachers, parents and team members who contributed to the costumes and props.
The showcasing was described as a ‘truly magnificent theatrical experience for everyone in attendance.’
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