Students in the Ophthalmic Sciences Department had a blast while getting to know each other during their Department’s Fun Day held earlier this month.
First to third-year students who have enrolled for the National Diploma: Optical Dispensing all participated in a range of activities including an Amazing Race and Pictionary.
Lecturer Prasidh Ramson said the event was a continuation of the Department’s orientation and induction activities for students.
“We previously used to have a braai for students but this year we wanted to make it more interactive. It is a good opportunity for the students to get to know each other. The first years can get a few words of wisdom from the third years and of course it is a chance for everyone to have fun.”
Students were divided into the groups and were tasked with designing a flag to represent their group as well as coming up with a war cry or chant. The best teams received prizes for their efforts.
Angelique Hendricks, Head of the Ophthalmic Sciences Department, said the aim was to create cohesion among students across cohorts while getting to know each other.
She thanked sponsor Essilor for their contribution and their commitment to the programme.
