{"id":1437,"date":"2022-01-31T13:32:55","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T11:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capulumcollege.com\/dev2026\/?p=1437"},"modified":"2023-02-27T08:30:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T06:30:56","slug":"a-schools-balanced-programme-ensures-well-adjusted-learners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capulumcollege.com\/dev2026\/a-schools-balanced-programme-ensures-well-adjusted-learners\/","title":{"rendered":"A school\u2019s balanced programme ensures well-adjusted learners"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It is said that \u2018all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy\u2019. Aware of the truth behind this proverb Capulum College ensures that learners are provided a balanced programme of work and recreation.<\/p>

\u201cExtracurricular activities offer a combination of relaxation and learning,\u201d says Jenni Underwood, founder of this remedial school. \u201cThat\u2019s the reason we include outings in our terms\u2019 programmes,\u201d she adds.<\/p>

A recent excursion saw learners visit the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden in Pietermaritzburg and, judging from their observations, the learning-leisure objective was achieved.<\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s a place of peace \u2013 a beautiful place to visit, where photographers were taking photographs of nature,\u201d said Lethu. \u201cOur guides took us on a hike, and we played games to learn about the plants. It was a fun visit – and I learnt a lot.\u201d<\/p>

\"BalancedAccording to Keegan, the trip was enjoyable and educational. \u201cWe learned about soils and the age of trees,\u201d he explained. \u201cWe experimented with the different types of soils and which soil drains water and which hold water. It was an interesting place.\u201d<\/p>

Chuma thanked Jenni and Mike for this outing. \u201cWe learned about all sorts of new things, such as soil, plants, birds and pollution. The guides who took us around were helpful and very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed it.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cI learned a lot especially that I need to conserve natural resources and become more aware of the preservation of our natural resources,\u201d stated Andani.<\/p>

\u201cAmazing,\u201d declared Owethu. \u201cThere was so much that I had never seen before. We were given activities about plants and the soil \u2013 and we learned how the plants are planted.\u201d<\/p>

Awonke was fascinated to learn about global warming – and the increase in the temperature of the earth\u2019s atmosphere, caused by particular gases and in particular carbon dioxide. \u201cI learned a lot,\u201d he confirms.<\/p>

The use of clay and the way plants store water in their leaves were two of the many lessons Yadav took from the day\u2019s outing<\/p>

\u201cGood educational value,\u201d stressed Aphiwe, adding, \u201cI would like to include this quote \u2018no matter where you live, you should be happy\u2019 – nature is part of life and, although I missed seeing animals, I would like to visit the botanical garden again.\u201d<\/p>

\"BalanceA relaxed mind is a rejuvenated one. After proper recreation – which revitalises the mind\u2019s inborn abilities \u2013 the mind regains its capacity to absorb knowledge. A balanced programme of work and recreation is the proper way to keep the mind in shape. This is important in the case of children, in particular, because they are at the age when their personalities are being moulded.<\/p>

Industrious work is necessary to achieve our goals in life, but concentration on work alone with no recreation tends to make a person dull and unsociable.<\/p>

Some benefits of school excursions<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>include:<\/p>