OUR PROGRAMS
BACKGROUND
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SCI supports adolescents between the ages of 12 to 19 years by ensuring that those with high academic potential complete High School with the same level of excellence that they achieved in Primary School, against the socio-economic challenges more prevalent in their High School years.
OUR REACH
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- Weekly Cadet Meetings
- Weekly Tutor Gatherings
- Monthly Cadet Assemblies
- Youth Retreats and Excursions
- Social Interventions and Support
- Recreation, Music, Dance and Poetry
- Career Guidance
- Transport and Meals
- Cadet birthdays
- Cadets Uniform
- Family Interventions and Coaching
- Cadets and Cadets Families Social Support
ACADEMICS AND TUTORING
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TUTOR WEEK
During school holidays we host Tutor Week when all Cadets come in for tutoring. This is implemented to assist learners to catch up on work they might have missed out on during the term and work ahead of the syllabus.
WEEKLY TUTORING
SCI offers weekday and weekend tutoring sessions to help our Cadets improve their marks and maintain them as they progress throughout Primary and High School.
We employ tutors from in and around Atteridgeville to help our Cadets with their academics. The tutoring team consists of qualified tutors and teachers from local High Schools.
CADET MEETINGS
The Rangers and Ranger Assistants meet with the Junior and Senior Cadets once a week for Cadet Meetings, with the purpose of creating an after-school support programme for Cadets. Some activities include:
- Homework Sessions
- Book Club and Spelling Bee
- Wellness dialogues
- Robotics
ROBOTICS
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Robotics is where creativity meets technology. By blending engineering, coding, and problem‑solving, it equips learners with the skills to design solutions for real‑world challenges. At the Supreme Cadets Institute, robotics is more than building machines. It’s about empowering young people to think critically, collaborate and innovate. Through hands‑on projects, learners gain confidence, discover their talents and prepare for a digital future. Robotics opens doors to opportunity, inspiring the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS
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Our Rangers and Ranger Assistants, supported by our Patrons and Pillars, continuously intervene and engage with teachers, parents, local police and social workers to assist in resolving social challenges that may hinder the overall development of our Cadets.
RETREATS AND EXCURSIONS
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At the Supreme Cadets Institute, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom. Through our programs, SCI recognised the importance of guiding Cadets to understand the social challenges facing our communities.
Since 2019, we’ve organised retreats that not only raise awareness of these social ills but also create space for reflection, teamwork and personal growth. These gatherings are as enriching as they are enjoyable Cadets engage in meaningful discussions, build friendships and share memorable experiences that strengthen both character and spirit:
- Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Services Facilities visit: The purpose of this excursion is to show Cadets the importance of being law-abiding citizens and the consequences of living a life of crime. We continuously make efforts to ensure that we get our Cadets to make the right decisions and the visit to the Correctional Services facility is one such example.
- The Big Walk and Pheli Colourful Fun Run & Walk: These events allow our Cadets to participate in fun physical activities together. The Big Walk enables us to promote health and fitness among our teenagers.
- Movie Day: The Junior Cadets get an opportunity to watch a movie at the cinema. This gives an opportunity for the Cadets that have never been to a cinema before to experience it with fellow Cadets and the SCI team. We try to center the movie based on an educational topic that they can write about. This retreat is hosted every year for Cadets who obtained higher marks.
- Rising Stars Camp: Our Senior Cadets embarked on a camp hosted by Rising Stars in 2024 June. This experience was enriching. The Cadets enjoyed the weekend of independence guided by the incredible facilitators from Rising Stars https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9DsYNYtfAg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Mental Health Talk with South African Depression and Anxiety Group: Our Cadets engaged with the organisation on mental health issues they experience as teens and teenagers. Such relationships with other stakeholders make the load much bearable
- Dr Muda Foundation boys’ and girls’ camps: Our senior Cadets were hosted by Dr Muda Foundation on two separate camps on life skills and team building shortly after the Achievers Walk.
- Cadet birthdays: We realise there are Cadets who may not have had opportunities to celebrate their birthdays. Our aim is to make them feel special by celebrating all their birthdays.
CADET LEADERSHIP AND REPRESENTATIVES COUNCIL
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The Cadet Leadership and Representative Council (CLRC) was formed in 2020.
Cadets are provided with an opportunity to elect their Cadet leaders who will represent their interests. This cohort of Cadets will be participating in decision-making structures.
The CLRC are given the responsibility to ensure that we can maintain order and transparency amongst our Cadets. This also provides an opportunity for Cadets to learn about leadership.
ALUMNI
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Our SCI Alumni is made up of our past SCI cohorts. We encourage the former Cadets to come on board as volunteers, tutors and Rangers, to share some of the lessons they have gathered over the years as Cadets.
WE CARE
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CONTACT US
F111 & F112 Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria CBD 0001
31 Hlahla Street Atteridgeville Pretoria, 0008
Tell: 078 311 8756
Email: info@supremecadets.org.za