Service Provider
Paarl Association of Governing Bodies (PAGB)

Description of project:

The Paarl Science Expo and Science Club project involves the organizing and facilitation of a science expo at various levels, ranging from school-based to a local Paarl expo. Successful learners would then go on to the regional and national expo. This project is part of a much broader program initiated by the governing body association.

It involves the placement of maths and science assistant educators in all 42 schools that are part of the association. An important aspect of the project is the formation of science clubs involving learners from the 42 schools as a means of ensuring that the excitement and enthusiasm created by the project is sustained.

The Shuttleworth Foundation's involvement:

The Foundation is funding the entire expo project as well as the formation of the science clubs.

Aims and objectives:

• To encourage learners from previously disadvantaged schools to get involved in support activities such as the expo.
• To develop the capacity of educators to organize and run expo activities in their schools and areas.
• To increase the number of learners from previously disadvantaged schools that take part in the expo at national level.
• To initiate science clubs involving learners from the 42 schools.

Timeline and deliverables:

March - November 2004