February 26, 2008
ProjectExplorer kicked-off our first ever Student to Student program at Mpontsheng Secondary School in Katlehong, South Africa. Katlehong is a township located outside of Johannesburg.

Having arrived in South Africa just 12 hours prior, Ilana Fayerman and Jenny Buccos, from team ProjectExplorer, were greeted by the entire school. The school day began with singing, speeches, and some traditional Tswana dance. Be sure to check out the video below to see how the students at Mpontsheng Secondary School celebrated the official start of the Student to Student program and arrival of the ProjectExplorers.

Who are the Junior Journalists?
Bafana Nhlapo
Puleng Maledu
Thelma Mdluli, Class President
Thembisile Mbunda
Tshediso Mabote

Team ProjectExplorer asked each of these five high school students a few questions on Day 1. So that you may get to better know them, we have produced a short video (below). Find out about their favorite foods, their communities, and what music they listen to.

Their Story
Once Jenny, Ilana, and Michaela (the ProjectExplorer mentors) gave the group a crash-course in being an on-location journalism crew, our South African student team set out to tell their story.

The Mpontsheng Student to Student team has developed, researched, written, and filmed a mini-series on education in South Africa. Beginning with the June 16th, 1976 Student Uprisings in Soweto, this is the issue that they chose to share with you, their fellow South Africans, and students around the world.

THE STUDENT TO STUDENT SERIES IS COMING SOON
The Student to Student team has captured lots of wonderful film footage and photos. Currently, we are busy editing this series.

Please register to be notified when the films and photos are available for viewing. We will send you an email as they are posted on our website. In the meantime, enjoy the videos below.

Meet the Junior Journalists	Mpontsheng Secondary School welcomes ProjectExplorer

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