25 October 2010 – 28 February 2011

Westwood Mall wishes to thank all the participating schools, parents, learners and supporters of the schools for contributing to this worthy campaign.

Wish Upon a School competition was hosted with 25 school participating in the competition. The winning school was Ibn Masud who won R100 000. Other top schools were Berea West Junior, Cygnet Preparatory, Berea West Pre – Primary and Berea West Senior.   

Westwood Mall conceptualised a promotion to assist schools to win R100 000 to focus on improvements needed most at schools. This exciting inter-schools challenge boosted school’s spirit of competitiveness over the 4 month period. Parents that supported the campaign stood in line to win a Trip on Mauritius (proudly sponsored by Westwood Mall Tenant – Club Travel).  The winning parent was Mrs Sumayya Vanker. Educators stood in line to win a trip to the Cape Winelands. Winning Educator was Mrs Jameela Mohammed of Berea West Preparatory (Pre-Primary).

Schools competed with a number of other schools to be the one with the greatest amount spent by parents and other supporters in a shoppers’ competition hosted at Westwood Mall.

To ensure fairness and enable smaller schools to compete with bigger schools, the average spend per learner was compared and audited by an independent firm of accountants.

Main Prize giving took place at Westwood Mall on Saturday, 19 March 2011.

See attached pictures of the event.

South Africa’s singing ambassadors -  the Drakensberg Boys Choir - performed and held auditions at Westwood Mall last month. Besides captivating the audience with their unique sound, the choir made use of the opportunity to recruit new talent for 2010.

From the many boys who auditioned, Reece Van Schalkwyk and Richard Olls succeeded in passing the strict assessment. They have both been offered places in Grade 4 in 2010. Reece is no stranger to Westwood Mall shoppers; he has treated them to his great vocal skills during previous mall appearances.

Westwood Mall’s general manager, Ronica Inarman, congratulated the talented singers on being chosen: “The choir’s performance in our Sunbird Atrium was incredible. People were mesmerized by the angelic voices of the boys. Thanks to our customers for their support of the event and good luck to the Drakies for the rest of the tour. Well done, Reece and Rion!”

The choir’s performance formed part of its countrywide “Noël” tour. The Drakensberg Boys Choir has charmed audiences around the world with its one-of-a-kind sound, creating a new trend in the international choral scene that transcends the conventional.

Westwood Mall hosted a win this car competition from 11 April - 12 July. Shoppers had to spend R150 or more at any Westwood Mall or store restaurant between this period. They also had to attach their till slip to
a competition entry form to qualify. 30 finalists were drawn on the 13 July and were invited to a main prize giving at the mall. This event took place on 18 July at 12 noon. Winner Zanele Mduli from Westville chose the winning key on the day and walked away with a brand new Volkwagen Tenaciti 1.4i and the remaining 29 finalists all received a R200 Westwood Mall gift card.

Sponsors, Westwood Mall General Manager (Ronica Inarman) and New Car Sales Manager from Barons Southfleet (Keith Abrahams) were on hand to celebrate and hand over the prize to Zanele in front of excited and jubilant Westwood Mall Shoppers.

A Tribute to Mom was hosted on Saturday 9 May from 12:00 in the Sunbird Atrium (outside Edgars). Shoppers & moms at large were treated to performances by local scholars from the Thomas Moore College in Kloof & International Christian School in Mayville. Talented scholars sang, danced and recited poetry to pay tribute to the meaning of "mother".  In keeping with the spirit of giving, westwood mall gift cards were handed out to lucky moms in the audience. Moms in the audience were also spoilt and were given roses and free head & shoulder massages, foot massages, makeovers & hancials.

Tenants that sponsored these freebies were Essence Body & Soul, Glamourous, Edgars, Estée Lauder and Clarins. A Gifting Fair also took place from 8-10 May in the Coral Tree Court (outside Dis-Chem). An abundence of inspired gifting ideas were available at reduced prices specially selected for moms making it easy for shoppers to choose the perfect gift. Gifting ideas were showcased by Tenants : Punjabi Boutique, Crazy Eddies, Digital Square, Ocean Heart Accessories, Elizabeth Arden – Foschini, 888, Nashua Mobile, Cape Union Mart, Exclusive Books & 2 Edged. 

Eager fans queued to be in the running for a genuine Kings XI Punjab cricket players autograph. The Lions of Punjab visited Westwood Mall on 22 April from 11:15 to 12:30 for an autograph signing session that was held at the Sunbird Atrium (outside Edgars).

Fans came face to face with Indian Premier League cricket stars Burt Cockley, Taruwar Kohli and Ramesh Powar. Fans took home autographs that they will indeed treasure forever...

Westwood Mall hosted "Fashionation" - a fashion show paying tribute to a nation of fashion lovers. This event was held on at 12 noon on 28 March in the Sunbird Atrium (Opposite Edgars).

It was a unique event with a unique concept to get the community involved & participate in a fashion show. This was a fashion show with a difference! The   concept had real people, inspired by real fashion, showing off real fashion, in real time!

It was the first time in South Africa that a shopping mall had ramp models - who were ordinary shoppers of the mall on any other day BUT who were the glittering stars in the mall's first ever fashion show.

The chosen models strutted their stuff and showcased the very best of fashion that Westwood Mall offers.  The following fashion outlets showcased their garments on the day  Madge, Fashion Addiction, Funky Fairy, 2 Edged, Helium, Promod, Rip Curl, Billabong, Woolworths, Truworths, Foschini, Miladys, Rossi, Shadows, Rock and Rose,  Lab Kids, Naf Naf , Coco Inc, Hang Ten, Naartjie, Bling, Cape Union Mart, Quicksilver, Spitfire, Sleepy Sleepwear, Punjabi Boutique, Fashion Shoe Zone & Gopals Bags &  Luggage. The models each received a R200 Westwood Mall gift card as appreciation for the part in the fashion event. 

There were loads of audience give-aways ranging from fashion vouchers to fashionable accessories & merchandise from Shadows, Funky Fairy, Nashua Mobile, Perfect 10, Billabong, Essence Body & Soul, Bling, Coyote Canyon Spur.

Westwood Mall also had their very own paparazzi on the day that captured all the latest fashion showcased. This was held in partnership with Vega : The Brand  Communication School in Association with the National College of Photography.

Westwood Mall hosted a Casting calling on all "fashion savvy males, females and kids" to attend. This activity was hosted on 14 March at the Sunbird Atrium (outside Edgars).

Shoppers turned up in the masses eagerly awaiting their turn to strutt their stuff . The casting agency selected 20 models of different ages that will participate in the mall's 1st ever Fashionation - Fashion Show to be held at 12 noon, 28 March at the Sunbird Atrium (outside Edgars). Each "model" chosen will receive a R200 Westwood Mall gift card for their participation in the fashion show.

Here are pictures of the event....  

At Westwood Mall’s Sweet Savings Sale at the end of January ’09, customers discovered fantastic special offers and reduced merchandise.  Various tenants displayed their specially selected sales merchandise on styled tables throughout the Mall.

Diarize our next Sweet Savings Sale at the end of July ’09 and keep an eye on our website for more info closer to the time.