What is Camera Day all about??

All people regardless of age, nation, race or culture, cherish fond memories. To be reminded on such poignant moments, pictures are taken.One of my favourite quotes,

“People say that a time machine can’t be invented, but they’ve already invented a device that can stop time, cameras are the world’s first time machines.” – Rebecca McNutt

Needless to ask, but can you imagine a world without cameras now? For many of you, a camera is your most prized possession and therefore the love of your life. Can you enjoy any event without taking pictures? The mere thought is enough to scare us. So, to summarize this essential part of our lives now, June 29th every year is celebrated as Camera Day.

This day celebrates photographs, the camera and its invention. Photography is all about celebrating the gift and ability we have to communicate through this powerful visual medium. It’s an art which has revolutionized the way we see and perceive the world. 

Why do we love photography so much?

A camera has emerged to be an irreplaceable tool which beautifully captures and replicates life's memorable experiences and moments. For emotional beings as us, this little medium lets us freeze all those special and unforgettable moments and document our lives.

Something ordinary turns unique once you are behind the lens. Photography gives us a different perspective of the world.

Cameras give us the power to explore various aesthetic possibilities offered by color, light, form and shape. With this dainty tool, you can express yourself-your opinions, interests and beliefs. And now with an overabundance of options and various technological advancements, you can explore a multitude of ways to capture and represent reality or rather bend it too. And it is not just about photos, but cameras find application in security management, surveillance and traffic monitoring. The utility of a camera is ample and wide-ranging.

Keep on capturing those timeless beautiful memories. No-one can take it away from you. Have a look at our Camera competition on our Facebook page, Prestige Academy, and stand a chance to win.

We here at Prestige Academy offer an Advanced Certificate in Communication in Photographer, a Higher Certificate in Photography as well as a Bachelor or Arts in Visual Communication Design. For more information, visit out website - http://www.prestigeacademy.co.za/ 

Terms & Conditions - World Camera Day Competition

Terms & Conditions

The above mentioned Facebook & Instagram competition “Win a R50 Munchies Voucher with World Camera Day” is run an organised by Prestige Academy whose registered offices are respectively in Centurion and Bellville (Cape Town), South Africa.

Employees of Prestige Academy, Centurion Academy or any of the company’s staff, their service providers, including the owners and employees and service providers of Prestige Academy, including their family members or any other persons directly or indirectly connected in any way with this competition shall not be permitted to enter.

There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.

Closing date and time is Wednesday 28 June 2016 at 12am. After this date no further entries will be considered eligible for any of the above stated prize.

The competition is open to South African citizens, able to present a valid South African Identity Document or Passport upon the handing over of the prize. Winners must be able to personally collect their prize at Prestige Academy, Bellville.

The organizers reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition at any time and any such changes will be notified to entrants via the Prestige Academy Facebook page and on Twitter via @Prestige_CT as soon as reasonably possible.

Only entrants who has respectively followed @Prestige_CT on Twitter or who have liked the Prestige Academy/CAPA Facebook page, will be considered for prizes.

Entrants are invited to only share the post and answer the question being asked on Facebook or re-tweet the tweet with the correct answer. Entrant are allowed to re-tweet or like/share as many posts as they want.

Images or posts that are re-tweeted using @Prestige_CT as well as images that are posted on the Prestige Academy Facebook page will separately be considered for prizes.

The organizers shall not accept any responsibility for entries not received for whatever reason.

Winner shall be selected at the discretion of a panel of judges, made up by representatives of the Prestige Academy Marketing Team. The judges’ decision is final and binding and cannot be appealed or reviewed in any fashion whatsoever. No correspondence shall be entered into.

The winner will be announced on the Prestige Academy Facebook page on Thursday 29 June 2016 at 12pm.

The organizer will not use the winners’ details for promotions or sell it to third parties.

Should the competition prizes refer to above for any reason whatsoever become unavailable, the organizer my award similar prizes in value.

Prizes cannot be transferred and may not be exchanged for cash.

The organizer will contact the respective winners and co-ordinate a suitable date and time for their prize to be collected at Prestige Academy, Bellville. If a winner cannot be contacted or do not claim their prize within 14 days of notification, the organizer reserves the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and select a replacement winner.

The organizer reserves the right to remove any most entered for this competition for any reason whatsoever and or block and/report any offensive tweet. Abusive and derogatory language including offensive images or content shall not be allowed and such content will be removed, blocked and reported and shall not be considered a valid entry.

This competition and the stated terms and condition will be governed by South African law and any disputes will be subjected to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

Do you have what it takes to be an Executive Assistant??

Let’s talk Winter Workshop:

During the Winter Workshop you will be given a brief. You will be a Personal Assistant at World Paediatric Dental. It will be your responsibility to organise an educational, yet fun day at the practise in celebration of World Tooth Fairy day.

What you will gain by attending the Winter Workshop:

• General background regarding the knowledge, skills and attributes needed by the Management assistant
•  Corporate events within the  Medical field
• Software skills using MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, etc.
• Presentation skills
• Soft skills: Planning, organising, creative and innovative thinking, time-management, teamwork, professionalism, etc.

 What do I need to further my career in becoming an Executive Assistant?

Do you have what it takes to become an Executive Assistant? Are you calm under pressure? Flexible? Organised? A good communicator? Then you should definitely read a bit more.

The executive assistant employment role has become progressively similar to the personal assistant employment role.

If you are considering a profession as a corporate personal assistant, senior secretary, office manager or senior administrator, you will find the following syllabus at Prestige Academy valuable.

The diploma will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of business executive, secretarial and receptionist environments along with vital skills needed to build a successful career in the medical, legal, human resource and financial secretarial fields.

Syllabus:      

                                                                                    

Year 1:            Business Communication Information Administration Systems Entrepreneurship Office Management & Secretarial Practice Business Document Design Type Techniques

Year 2: Information Administration Systems (Pastel Computerised Accounting) Organisational Behaviour Legal Secretarial Practise Medical Secretarial Practise Corporate Event Management Public Relations Advanced Typing Techniques Work-Based Learning

Future Careers:

• Frontline Officer
• Executive Legal Secretary
• Personal Assistant
• Medical Secretary
• Accounts Clerk
• Office Administrator
• Office Manager
• Executive Assistant to a CEO

We look forward to seeing you at our annual Winter Workshop.

For more information visit our website – www.prestigeacademy.co.za or give us a call on 021 949 5036.

South African Youth Day - a time to celebrate our youth.

16 June 1976 has gone down as a huge day in history, in South Africa and in the global community as well. On this day, across many township of this country, the youth made a huge sacrifice. They stood together as one and laid down their lives for the sake of freedom. They fought for equality and for everyone’s voice to be heard.

As today’s youth, we are also facing a lot of challenges. Our challenges may be different, but they are equally as big. Our youth is faced with drugs, unemployment, teenage pregnancy, the HIV pandemic and the illiteracy on a daily basis. As we work through these challenges, it is important to look back as how far we have come and to celebrate the youth of 1976 who played a vital role in getting us where we are today.

Today we are free to go where we please, to be friends with whom we choose, to attend the schools and universities that we prefer and to learn in a language that we are comfortable with. We have forums, parties and programmes that enable us to voice our opinions and make sure that we as the youth, are heard. We have access to the news, internet and social networking platforms that keep us updated and give us the platform to be publishers and express our thoughts and opinions too. As the future leaders of this country, we have the power to stand together and make an impact.

So today, you should make time to celebrate the youth. Look back on how far we have come and the potential we as the youth of today, possess. Use this day to contribute to youth development in your area. It does not have to be anything big; even a small start makes a huge difference. Help a young person with their homework, ask someone about their future plans and offer them some advice, or even donate some money to a youth programme close to your heart.

Let us know where you will be this Youth Day, and how will YOU be celebrating our youth?

Here is some South African youth and their thoughts on Youth Day:

Motlalkgotso Tosos:

“I associate this day with sacrifice, selflessness and pride.”

Rudzani Munonoka:

“The day is a celebration, honoring the youth who fought for their educational rights.”

Shaun Demmer:

“Thousands of youth marched because the government at the time made Afrikaans a compulsory learning medium in township schools.”

Stuart Buchanan:

“As much as I view this as a tragedy, it also reveals the incredibly resilient spirit of South African’s youth”

Prestige Academy student lands The Pretty Blog internship!

Her name is Daniela de Freitas. She is 22 years old. Daniela is a 3^rd year BCom Marketing student at Prestige Academy. “I started studying marketing not knowing exactly which avenue I would end up going into. My intentions were to one day combine my career in marketing with my life passions which is fashion and creativity,” says De Freitas. Daniela further explains with any programme, times can often be challenging although fortunately for her they are given special attention and guidance to at Prestige Academy.

Daniela has always been a follower of a lifestyle blog called The Pretty Blog, featuring blog posts about traveling, weddings, DIY and other exciting topics. The Pretty Blog posted on their social media pages that they were looking for an intern and she was beyond excited that this could possibly be her! After completing numerous forms as well as submitting various assignments, Daniela got an e-mail that she has landed an interview. At the end of her interview she got told that her dream internship was hers.

Daniela will start her amazing new journey on the 13^th of June, where she will work at The Pretty Blog as an intern, full time during the 5 weeks in the holiday. Thereafter she will spend two days a week for 7 weeks at her internship while she completes her marketing degree.

We asked Daniela on her thoughts about Prestige Academy, and her experience as a student where she replied to, “Prestige Academy is a great college to attend and I would recommend Prestige to anyone looking to further their studies. Prestige has been very accommodating with fitting my studies around my internship and their support and encouragement has been exceptional.  As with any tertiary education you are faced with many hardships along the way but I feel that we will all end up with good all-rounded knowledge and ready to face the world. I have been told countless times that many people applied for this internship and would have done anything to receive it, therefore  I am so proud of my achievement and motivated to do the best that I can do with this opportunity.”

Daniela De Freitas

REGISTER BEFORE 30 JUNE 2016 & QUALIFY TO PAY THE ACADEMIC FEES OF 2016 RATHER THAN THE INCREASED FEES OF 2017! #FEESMUSTFREEZE

All you need to do…

Step 1:  Choose your study career:

Make sure that you meet the admission requirements

Download the registration form via our website: www.prestigeacademy.co.za

OR

Ask for the above mentioned information on admission requirements and documentation at our offices by scheduling an appointment with one of the marketing executives

Step 2: Take Note!

#feesmustfreeze T’s & C’s:

Register before 30 June 2016

Pay the registration fee of R1500 as well as the deposit fee of the programme to secure your spot

Step 3: How is your application considered at Prestige Academy?

Complete and submit your registration form and your proof of payments to info@prestigeacademy.co.za or with the contact person of your choice

Academic process takes place based on your programmes admission requirements

Financial approval takes place based on your payment option and payments made

Only signed and completed registration forms with all accompanied documentation will be considered

Step 4: Acceptance:

Congratulations! You have reached the step where you will be informed of your provisional or final acceptance. Remember to submit your final matric results once you have matriculated ;)

Lastly:

Once you have received your written approval, your student number will be issued to you. This student number must be used as reference for any further payments.

Banking details:

Prestige Academy Pty (Ltd)|

Bank: ABSA 

Branch Code: 632005 

Account no: 4055 7011 88

Ref: Fees Must Freeze & Name

Fax: Proof of payment: 021 948 1859 

THE WINTER WORKSHOP – IT’S A MUST!

The Winter Workshop will take place from 12 – 15 July 2016.

The opening and induction is held on the 12^th of July and the following 2 days will be jam-packed with activities that will give you an idea of what to expect when starting your studies at Prestige Academy.

The workshop offers you practical skills and theoretical knowledge in a fun, yet professional way.

You will have the chance to ask the lecturers any questions about possible career opportunities as well as the programme you wish to study for.

Student Advisors will also be available to assist with information on admission requirements and the registration process.  

On the final day, you will be able to connect with other students through a social event. You will be required to attend all 4 days to receive a Certificate of Attendance.

For more info, LIKE our Prestige Academy Facebook Page, or book an appointment to avoid missing out on this incredible opportunities Book my seat!

Documentation required to secure your seat:

ü  Complete Winter Workshop Application form

ü  Copy of your ID

ü  R 150 Winter Workshop Registration fee and proof of payment

Banking details:

Prestige Academy Pty (Ltd)

Bank: ABSA 

Branch Code: 632005

Account no: 4055 7011 88

Ref: WW & Name

Fax: Proof of payment: 021 948 1859

Be a student for a week and you stand a chance to win this amazing scooter!

STUDENTE SÊ MEKAAR DIE STRYD AAN TYDENS AKSIE SPORTDAG

Die Bellville kampus se Centurion en Prestige Akademie studente het Vrydag, 13 Mei 2016 gesorg vir groot opwinding tydens hul jaarlikse aksie sport dag met netbal en sokker wedstryde wat op die Vredelust sport gronde gehou is.

Volgens Sean Wheeler, ‘n sportbestuur student aan die Centurion Akademie Bellville kampus en sportdag organiseerder, was “hierdie sportdag net die begin van lekker gesonde kompetisie. Ondersteuners het die dag geniet en die positiewe atmosfeer van beide kampusse bewys dat dit ‘n suksesvolle dag was.”  

“Ons wil graag weer ‘n aksie sportdag reël, soos verlede jaar, waar spanne van verskillende tersiêre instansies teen mekaar speel.  Die voorbereiding vir so ‘n kompetisie is baie belangrik en hierdie sportdag het vir ons gewys dat daar genoeg belangstelling vir so iets is,” sê Curtly Ambrose, ondervoorsitter van die studenteraad van die Centurion Akademie Bellville kampus. 

Ondersteuners het glad nie ‘n tekort aan aksie gehad nie.  Die gemengde mans en dames netbalspan, die Red Spartans, het skoonskip gemaak op die netbalbaan en die sokker span, Super Strikers, het naelskraap gewen toe hulle ‘n doel tydens ekstra tyd geskop het. 

Vir meer inligting oor die Centurion Akademie en Prestige Akademie Bellville kampusse besoek hulle webtuistes by www.ca.ac.za en www.prestigeacademy.co.za of skakel onderskeidelik 021 949 1751 of 021 949 5036.  

 Soccer: Super Strikers

Players: Syldrey, Kyle, Julius, Andrew, Brentino, Aiden & Chad

Netball: Red Spartans

Players: Divan, Jé-zelle, Karnu, Christiaan, Tarren, Rhomeé & Chamonix

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Terms & Conditions

The above mentioned Facebook & Twitter competition “WIN 2 X LABIA THEATER TICKETS AND PIZZA” is run an organised by Prestige Academy whose registered offices are respectively in Centurion and Bellville (Cape Town), South Africa.

Employees of Prestige Academy, Centurion Academy or any of the company’s staff, their service providers, including the owners and employees and service providers of Prestige Academy, including their family members or any other persons directly or indirectly connected in any way with this competition shall not be permitted to enter.

There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.

Closing date and time is Monday 13 June 2016 at 12pm. After this date no further entries will be considered eligible for any of the above stated prize.

The competition is open to South African citizens, able to present a valid South African Identity Document or Passport upon the handing over of the prize. Winners must be able to personally collect their prize at Prestige Academy, Bellville.

The organizers reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition at any time and any such changes will be notified to entrants via the Prestige Academy Facebook page and on Twitter via @Prestige_CT as soon as reasonably possible.

Only entrants who has respectively followed @Prestige_CT on Twitter or who have liked the Prestige Academy/CAPA Facebook page, will be considered for prizes.

Entrants are invited to only share the post and answer the question being asked on Facebook or re-tweet the tweet with the correct answer. Entrant are allowed to re-tweet or like/share as many posts as they want.

Images or posts that are re-tweeted using @Prestige_CT as well as images that are posted on the Prestige Academy Facebook page will separately be considered for prizes.

The organizers shall not accept any responsibility for entries not received for whatever reason.

Winner shall be selected at the discretion of a panel of judges, made up by representatives of the Prestige Academy Marketing Team. The judges’ decision is final and binding and cannot be appealed or reviewed in any fashion whatsoever. No correspondence shall be entered into.

The winner will be announced on the Prestige Academy Facebook page on Monday 13 June 2016 at 3pm.

The organizer will not use the winners’ details for promotions or sell it to third parties.

Should the competition prizes refer to above for any reason whatsoever become unavailable, the organizer my award similar prizes in value.

Prizes cannot be transferred and may not be exchanged for cash.

The organizer will contact the respective wines and coordinate a suitable date and time for their prize to be collected at Prestige Academy, Bellville. If a winner cannot be contacted or do not claim their prize within 14 days of notification, the organizer reserves the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and select a replacement winner.

The organizer reserves the right to remove any most entered for this competition for any reason whatsoever and or block and/report any offensive tweet. Abusive and derogatory language including offensive images or content shall not be allowed and such content will be removed, blocked and reported and shall not be considered a valid entry.

This competition and the stated terms and condition will be governed by South African law and any disputes will be subjected to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.