This page is sponsored by: Msizi Mthembu, Madelaine Hayhurst, Manzini Zungu, Siseko Mgunculu, Ntobeko Sibisi, Gwen Williams, Teboho Zongola, Sam Mpulo 46 Black Economic Empowerment Act requirements (B-BBEE). Here too Kearsney suppor ts the spirit of the B-BBEE code and the Kearsney Empowerment Programme complies for corporate scorecards. Corporates are increasingly motivated to contribute to society. It makes business sense and is increasingly an issue of compliance. Social responsibility is fast becoming core to management teaching at business schools with sustainable business and social and economic development being familiar buzz words. Social engagement is being encouraged as a fundamental part of the syllabi to prepare students adequately for today’s modern global business environment. The argument is that ‘business and societies cannot be viewed as separate entities any longer, as businesses can only operate in a society that can be sustained. Individual online giving driven by social media on the rise Research shows new givers entering the philanthropic movement with smaller more frequent gifts being made online driven by campaigns on social media. Year-overyear online fundraising grew 34.5% in 2010 with online giving representing 7.6% of total gifts. In 2011 the Kearsney board agreed to commence with online giving as part of the campaign being designed towards and beyond Kearsney’s Centenary which we hope will make par tnering Kearsney easier, fun and more dynamic. In 2011 our supporters Educated 55 students who received externally funded bursaries and scholarships; The Optima and Epoch Trusts suppor t continues to expand Mathematics excellence at Kearsney; Suppor t for much needed renovations of the Kearsney Chapel has increased the space to comfor tably accommodate all boys and teachers at Chapel; Kearsney Old Boys collectively and at branch level were involved in special projects demonstrating; leadership as well as faith and thanks for their grounding at Kearsney. Corporate sponsorship made it possible to present three festivals bringing the best talent to the province and Kearsney. KEARSNEY THE GIFT OF EXCELLENCE Ever Expanding Mathematics Excellence The ISASA Mathematics and English programme currently par t funds six students who have the opportunity to par ticipate in an intensive cross-school programme. They attend intense high performance Mathematics courses which are also a lot of fun. Continued suppor t in 2011 to support Kearsney’s effor ts to respond to the widely publicized shor tage in Mathematics and Science skills in South Africa was received fromThe Optima and Epoch Trusts and the ISASA Mathematics and English Programme funded by the Zenex Foundation. Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love Lao Tzu
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