Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi to speak at the Middledrift School Competition Award Ceremony on Flag hoisting, National Anthem and Reciting of the Preamble
The Arts and Culture Deputy Minister, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi, MP, in partnership with the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Arts and Culture, Hon Xoliswa Tom, MP, will host the Middledrift School Competition Award Ceremony on Monday, 15 June 2015 at Qibirha Primary School, in Middledrift, Eastern Cape.
The Middledrift School Competition Award Ceremony came as a result of the call made by the Deputy Minister to the Members of the Portfolio Committee on Arts and Culture to participate in the Department of Arts and Culture’s Flag in Every School Campaign, which involves hoisting of the national flag, the correct etiquette of singing the National Anthem, the recital of the Preamble of the Constitution by the learners, distribution of the South African hand flags and publications on national symbols as well as the CD Tool Kit on how to sing the National Anthem.
Heeding the Deputy Minister’s call, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee Honourable Tom, hosted the school competitions on the Flag Hoisting, National Anthem and Reciting of the Preamble through the Middledrift Parliamentary Constituency Office between 13 and 19 May 2015. Approximately 23 primary and secondary schools took part at the competition.
The overall winners in each category will receive certificates and prizes during the Award Ceremony. This initiative seeks to promote national identity, inculcate the spirit of patriotism, as well as to enhance nation building and social cohesion.
Media are invited to the award ceremony as follows:
Date: 15 June 2015
Time: 10h00
Venue: Qibirha Primary School, Eastern Cape
RSVPS: Mthuthuzeli Nqumba, Cell: 082 934 2314/ Mthuthuzelin@dac.gov.za
Media enquiries:
Peter Mbelengwa
Cell: 082 611 8197
E-mail: petermb@dac.gov.za
