The Sasol SciFest road show, which has entered its second week, is taking educational theatre to children across the country.
The SciFest is a regional and national tour featuring an interactive event from the Sasol SciFest Festival, held annually in Grahamstown in March, says festival officer Tina Moss.
The two-week road show is expected to reach up to 10 000 learners and introduces broad scientific and technological concepts to schoolchildren, she says.
David Muller from the MTN ScienCentre in Cape Town will perform his educational theatre piece entitled Imagining Einstein. Muller will hold two daily performances for specific age groups, with various schools being invited to attend, she says.
The Sasol SciFest will visit Queens College in Queenstown, Dale College in King Williams Town, Selbourne College in East London, VGHS in Grahamstown before finishing off at Grey High in Port Elizabeth on 18 October.
"Science touches us on a daily basis, yet many children find the concept of science daunting. By using road shows like these, as well as through the Sasol SciFest Festival, we aim to showcase not only the best that the science world has to offer but also to allow people to understand science in a fun and interactive manner," says Sasol CEO Pat Davies.
"Maths and science education have been identified by our national minister as being crucial in our country`s transition and transformation. Science road shows are particularly important for the Eastern Cape Province, which is still significantly affected by poverty and underdevelopment," says Mkhangeli Matomela, MEC for the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
The road shows will inspire more youth to follow careers in science, engineering and technology, says Mosibudi Mangena, minister of science and technology.
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