A social, support and networking event was held in the Normal Hall at Groenkloof Campus from 09:00 to 12:00 on 16 February 2023. The House Education Committee was requested to organise the event and to come up with ideas that would make it enjoyable for first-year students.

A Faculty quiz was held and students who gave the correct answers were rewarded with calendars, key holders, bags, pens, rulers or T-shirts. A TikTok dance challenge brought life to the event and set the hall on fire! Most of the students were very happy to meet the members of House Education Executive Committee, who also participated in the dancing.

Based on the feedback received directly from students and through social media platforms, it was clear that the event had been thoroughly enjoyed by the students. It also confirmed that first-year students needed to be shown that varsity life does not need to be stressful, but also provides opportunities to relax and have fun.

Following this successful event, our young students seemed much happier, which proved to us that we had succeed in our goal to give them a good firstyear experience and many happy memories. As promised, there will be more special events for students in the Faculty of Education.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the students in the Faculty who contributed to ensuring the success of this event.