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THE IMPORTANCE OF

BOOSTING YOUR IMMUNE

SYSTEM DURING A PANDEMIC

W hen prescribing being able to fight off any infections, cells ensure strong binding and

antibiotics, healthcare
including the COVID-19 virus. In the
solid lining of the gut wall, which
professionals will
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commonly recommend absence of a vaccine, maintaining prevent binding of pathogens .”
a strong, healthy immune system
that probiotics be taken either has never been more important . Research also suggests that
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during, or following, the course using a daily probiotic can assist A community of schools developing global achievers
of medication. This makes good But not all probiotics are with conditions such as irritable
sense as probiotics reduce the risk equal bowel syndrome, constipation
of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea Our gut houses billions of bacteria and diarrhoea, while delaying the
and help replace the good bacteria (microflora) – some good, but others development of eczema in children science, languages, engineering, psychology, writing, electronics, biology,
that antibiotics strip away . really bad . This is where maintaining and preventing urinary infections . Digital Literacy teacher training or business management, each person will benefit from
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A bespoke Digital Literacy curriculum is implemented across grade 0-7
a daily dose of a probiotic offers a and is based on five core pillars as indicated in the infographic below. certified courses. We believe that staff who access curated courses
What many people don’t know, balance for overall immune system Hard pill to swallow? A pupil-centred approach serves to reinforce 21st-century skills our will gain expert insights into topics related to their field, but outside of
the traditional school curriculum. Through independent learning and
schools currently practise in a number of classroom activities and
however, is that probiotics are not health by fighting off bad bacteria . Right now, everyone could do with an projects. In addition, we partner with leaders in the industry to promote upskilling, we aim to demonstrate to our pupils that our teachers are also
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only important when you’re taking immune system boost – even those Digital citizenship through online learning platforms. on a learning journey.
antibiotics. Daily probiotic use plays As an example, entiro – one of who have a tough time swallowing
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a vital role in protecting your gut South Africa’s fastest-growing pills or stomaching tablets. The Coding, Robotics and 3-D printing
all year round – something worth probiotics, which lines, binds and good news is that probiotics can Information Literacy The Department of Education has taken a firm stance to incorporate
Coding and Robotics into their curriculum. Many schools have recently
doing, considering that roughly protects the entire gut – has been also come in liquid or granular form, incorporated Coding and Robotics as an external club offering. The
70% of the body’s immune system developed through the award- in addition to the capsules and Communication & Collaboration Kyalami Schools Group currently use a number of applications to teach
Coding and Robotics across Apple and Microsoft platforms, during school
is housed in the digestive system . winning research of renowned chewable tablets often available. hours. We run a robust programme which includes 3-D modelling and 3-D
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scientist, Professor Leon Dicks The probiotic mentioned here comes printing, which spans from prep to high school. In higher grades, pupils
This is especially true during times of of Stellenbosch University . in sachets, called FastMelt, which Digital Literacy Digital Citizenship specialise in Information Technology and Engineering, Graphics and
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Design.
a pandemic. As lockdown restrictions dissolves instantly on the tongue.
will likely continue to be lifted Professor Dicks said: “The strains What is great is that the red berry Pupil devices
as and when relevant, we should in entiro colonise different flavoured sachets can be used by Critical Thinking At Kyalami Schools, each grade six pupil has a dedicated device used as a
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proactively and consistently look sections of the gut to ensure children as young as six-months and tool to advance learning outcomes. Pupils use a Chromebook, along with
the Mobile Guardian application to allow for careful monitoring and control
to boost our immune systems, to optimal protection. Unique protein are also suitable for diabetics and Creativity of the device. A Chromebook is a lightweight, durable device that runs the
increase the chances of our bodies structures on the surface of entiro vegans, as they contain no gelatine. Chrome OS operating system. These machines are fully integrated into the
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school’s network and connect wirelessly throughout our campuses.
References: Science labs
1. Rodgers, B., et al. Prescribing an antibiotic? Pair it with probiotics. J. Fam. Pract. 62(3), 148–150 (2020). Online certified courses Specialised equipment includes motion sensors, data loggers, magnetic
2. Vighi, g., et al. Allergy and the gastrointestinal system. Clin. Exp. Immunol. Rev. 153, 3–6 (2008). Kyalami Schools have partnered with a global non-profit company to allow field sensors and temperature sensors which make up some of the
staff access to an accredited open-source learning platform. Founded by

3. World Economic Forum. How does your immune system work? Available at: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/immune-system-fight-off-disease- some of the best universities in the world, the platform makes self-paced cutting-edge apparatus we use in our labs. These devices assist teachers
coronavirus-covid19-pandemic. (Accessed: 29th June 2020) in making science relevant and bringing the real world into the classroom.
4. Cleveland Clinic. Probiotics: What is it, Benefits, Side Effects, Food & Types. 1–15 staff development possible. Whether staff are interested in computer

5. Cipla. entiro™ consumer information leaflet.
6. Ramiah K, Van Reenen CA, Dicks LMT. Expression of the mucus adhesion genes mub and mapA, adhesion-like factor EF-Tu and bacteriocin gene plaA of
Lactobacillus plantarum 423 monitored with real-time PCR. Int J Food Microbiol. 2007;116:405409 Kyalami Schools - An Independent, Not For Profit Group of Schools

7. Harvard Health Publishing. Health benefits of taking probiotics. Available at: https://www.health.harvard.edu/vitamins-and-supplements/health-benefits- 5 CAMPUSES INVESTED IN ITS LEARNERS BY OFFERING:
of-taking-probiotics. (Accessed: 25th June 2020) ALIS VOLA PROPRIIS
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