Water Wise Education Team (WWET)
Frequently Asked Questions about the WWET
(1) What is the Water Wise Education Team?
A dynamic team that offers edutaining (educational & entertaining) programmes, puppet shows, roadshows and education material in order to assist YOU in becoming “Water Wise”.
(2) What methods are used by the WWET?
Hands-on activities.
Games.
Puppet Shows.
Experiments.
Nature Walks.
Roadshows.
Exhibitions and Education Material.
(3) What age group is this service aimed at?
Nursery schools (ages 4-6).
Schools (all phases).
Teachers.
Tertiary Institutions
Adult groups.
(4) Where is this service offered?
At schools, or an external venue of your choice, in the Johannesburg, Pretoria and Vereeniging areas.
(5) What programmes are offered in Johannesburg?
Click here to download the information flyer for Johannesburg programmes.
(6) Who can be contacted in Johannesburg?
Tumi (William) Nissel on (011) 682 7026, 082 254 3365 or wnissel@randwater.co.za.
(7) What programmes are offered in Vereeniging / Vanderbijlpark?
Click here to download the information flyer for Vereeniging / Vanderbijlpark programmes.
(8) Where is the Rand Water Vereeniging Treatment Works?
Click here to download a map with directions to the Rand Water Vereenging Treatment Works.
(9) Who can be contacted at the Rand Water Vereeniging Treatment Works?
Nyree Steenekamp on (016) 430 8661/8698, 084 393 5559 or nsteen@randwater.co.za.
(10) What is the cost?
Programmes are FREE.
PLEASE NOTE: These programmes cannot be used as a fund-raising opportunity.
(11) Can the team help with water quality testing?
The Rand Water Nature Centre (Glenvista) and the Vereeniging Purification Station have equipment that learners can use to test the water quality of river water, tap water and/or bottled water for school projects. This testing can be done at a school or at a water source.
Costs: R50 for 1-4 samples and R5 per sample thereafter.
(12) What educational services are offered for adults?
Rand Water can offer a range of Water Wise educational services for teachers and adults at a school or other venue:
Teacher Programmes on Water
Nyree Steenekamp on 084 393 5559 or 016 430 8661/8698
Cost: FREE
Talks on Water Wise Gardening
Mulalo Ramulondi on 066 453 7554.
Cost: FREE
Tours to Vaal Dam and the Vereeniging Treatment Works
Nyree Steenekamp on 084 393 5559 or 016 430 8661/8698.
Cost: FREE but NO transport is provided
(13) May tour companies book school groups on behalf of schools?
Only school staff may make bookings with Rand Water, and not tour companies.
(14) What free Water Wise education material is available to schools?
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