Keeping kids amused during the world cup

Published yesterday in Sunday Times and Sunday World and today Monday 7 June in the Sowetan is the first part of the 12-page 'Play the Game' guide of fun, creative and educational activities to help parents entertain their children over the upcoming school holidays.

"This interactive supplement is endorsed by the Gauteng Department of Education and provides not only recreational games but also educational resources for key subjects, such as literacy, mathematics, sciences and geography," says Susan Russell, GM of marketing for Avusa Media.

The guide features recommended books to read over the holidays, interesting soccer history facts, fitness tips and trivia quizzes, as well as instructions on how to do the Diski dance with friends. Other interesting content includes a simple guide to the languages of the World Cup for kids to learn, collectable cards and recipes for snacks to enjoy while watching the games.

Get into advertising

The AAA School of Advertising Johannesburg will hold a series of interactive holiday workshops, led by some of the leading figures in the industry, designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of advertising.

There are five different workshops, including drawing, TV production, and a behind the scenes look into the industry. Learners can discover how a TV commercial is produced, how to create a storyboard and what the secrets are to unlocking creativity. In addition, workshop leaders will offer practical career guidance and exclusive insight into what makes an advertising agency tick. The workshops will run from June 21st until July 2nd, and prices range from R400 to R800 depending on the course. Contact Dianri Malan, marketing executive on +27 (0) 11 781 2772, email az.oc.bhjloohcsaaa@mirnaid or go online at www.aaaschool.co.za to book.