On the back of our giving support, server space, web design tips, SEO tips and Social Media planning to a group of Alexander Road Pupils who are busy re-imagining their North End Beach Development Project (web site still under construction) MyPE welcomes the intention of government to introduce computer coding in South Africa’s education system, which Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana announced on Wednesday. “The time has come for us to introduce basic coding in our education … [Read more...] about MyPE thinks that this is a good idea
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‘Be blessed as you enter and become a blessing as you leave’
‘Be blessed as you enter and become a blessing as you leave.’ The sign on the entrance gate to the Alexander Road High School. I am super excited to be here to give some meager assistance to a group of pupils with their NEBDPE project. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about ‘Be blessed as you enter and become a blessing as you leave’
NEBD – THE IMPACT
The North End Beach Development (NEBD) proposal was launched on 26 March 2014 at the Alexander Road High School. Promoters of the NEBD, pointing out that the North End beach used to be the main Port Elizabeth beach before the harbour was built, asked these questions: So where did the beach disappear to? Can we reverse this wasteland into prime real-estate? The new North End Beach Development video goes into more depth on certain aspects. http://youtu.be/2X43lKwmmh4 The pupils from … [Read more...] about NEBD – THE IMPACT
North End Beach Development gains life
The North End Beach Development (NEBD) was launched on 26 March with a well attended symposium held at the Alexander Road High School. The main focus of the event was to explain the project as well as getting the word out that not only is this development important for the youth of Port Elizabeth but also that it is their future. The NEBD website and Youtube video were launched at the end of the event. The website and video were produced by learners at Alexander Road High and will be … [Read more...] about North End Beach Development gains life
Alex celebrating Nelson Mandela Day
Alexander Road High School celebrated Nelson Mandela Day by making motorists on Cape Road in Port Elizabeth smile for 67 minutes! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6g_ZVVqX6o3r_AFtNEdpw?feature=watch http://youtu.be/Lo4R7pffR4M Uploaded to Youtube by: Alexander Road High School Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE … [Read more...] about Alex celebrating Nelson Mandela Day
And All That Jazz at the Opera House
The Port Elizabeth Opera House will be cooking with the brassy sounds of the Alexander Road High Big Band, under the direction of Debbie Everard. The band will perform selections from music legends such as Cole Porter, Miles Davis, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Norah Jones, Diana Krall and many more at the end of July. The concert was previously scheduled to take place at the Vodacom Amphitheatre, The Boardwalk, but due to the exceptional response from the public, the organisers … [Read more...] about And All That Jazz at the Opera House
Can I have Your Autograph?
Over the past few weeks I have been 'conversing' with a PE boy, Clayton Morar, (I can say boy can I!) who moved to Cape Town to pursue his passion for autographs. Watching the dwarves in action at the Proteas vs India game on Friday made me think that maybe Clayton should start a school teaching the snotty little buggers a thing or two about how to collect autographs - like getting the name of the Indian cricketer right to begin with (those little okes sure did mangle a name or two in their … [Read more...] about Can I have Your Autograph?
