Education Faculty and community celebrate their shared stories
Thursday, 27 March 2025
The Faculty of Education recently held the Sit-Story Culture Walk, a heartfelt collaboration with the Breytenbach Kultuursentrum. This initiative reflects the deep commitment of both the university and the Wellington community to come together, celebrate their shared stories, and foster understanding and connection among them.
This event proudly stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of the Wellington Advisory Committee, which has successfully united key institutions, businesses, municipal representatives, and private stakeholders.
“At the heart of this initiative is a shared goal: to strengthen the relationship between CPUT and the community through meaningful partnerships. By working together—whether through formal agreements like MOUs or through projects like this cultural walk—we strive to make a real difference in the lives of all Wellington residents. This event is an example of how learning, culture, and heritage can unite people through shared experiences,” said Prof Anna Dippenaar, Assistant Dean: Faculty of Education.
The Executive Director in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Driekie Hay-Swemmer, also attended the event and commended the importance of such events, which bring people together as the university celebrates 20 Years of Growing from Greats.
Before the event, the second-year Education Art and History students had personal conversations with community members, listening to their stories and learning from their experiences. Inspired by these interactions, the students transformed discarded chairs into artistic expressions, with each painted chair serving as a visual and symbolic response to the conversation they had with a community member.
The row of red chairs was situated between the library and the Breytenbach Centre. At the Student Centre, students shared songs and dance performances, while at the Breytenbach Centre, learners from Mbekweni, CPUT students, and community poets presented their poetry, creating a space where words and creativity intersected across generations. In the Cloete Room at the Breytenbach Centre, a video showcased the work of first-year students, capturing moments of Wellington through the Photo Voices project.
“This evening is a testament to what is possible when a community comes together to share, learn, and celebrate its cultural heritage through the stories that remind us of the power of human connection.” Dippenaar remarked.
The event was also attended by Drakenstein Municipality representatives, the Wellington Museum, and many more special guests.
Written by Aphiwe Boyce
Email: BoyceAp@cput.ac.za
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