Alexandra High School learners are seemingly reaping education and life skills benefits from the school’s partnership with Tata International in Africa company.
The two-year relationship which includes NPO Valued Citizens Initiative (VCI) recently donated mathematics guides, dictionaries, encyclopedias and motivational books to the Grade 12 learners. VCI is accredited by the Gauteng Department of Higher Education for its work said to be effective in assisting learners transitioning from high school to tertiary and skills-training levels.
In a statement the company said the donation was part of a Bridging for Life programme which is managed by VCI.
“The programme imparts essential life skills to the learners ranging from emotional intelligence, effective communication, self-leadership and management, career development and citizenship education to ensure academic resilience,” the statement read.
Sharing his own life experiences, the company’s chief executive officer, Len Brand, encouraged the learners to be avid readers. “You determine your own future in life and we must not allow our brains to limit our ability to reach our full potential. “We touch base with communities to fulfil our philosophy, business values and belief system of promoting local social and economic development through education, entrepreneurship and health initiatives.”
The occasion included a workshop by artist Daniel Selibe who introduced and discussed with learners visual art, its meaning and expression, symbolism of colours, signs and symbols, focal points and perspectives. He encouraged them to interpret and share the meaning of their visual art productions under the theme ‘opening your minds’ with classmates and visitors.”
School principal Zoleka Lebelo commended the partnership and event, saying it contributed to a consistently high standard of education which rose to a pass rate of 89 per cent last year from 83 per cent in 2014.
“We are grateful to Tata for the valuable donation and the programme which make a significant difference in the lives of our learners and help them to achieve better results and increase their self-esteem,” Lebelo said in the statement.
“We hope the partnership and its benefits are sustained as an investments to the country.”
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