There was a collective groan across the nation when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the country’s move to adjusted level four lockdown on June 27.
While many were perhaps expecting it, especially in Gauteng, another lockdown felt like a blow.
It was just starting to feel like the country was beginning to emerge from what has felt like never-ending social isolation.
Those who have children or work with children became immediately concerned.
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Educators and parents noted an uptick in positive Covid-19 cases in children and knew the health of children should be a primary concern.
But unlike that first hard lockdown, however, educators have the advantage of experience.
The uBambiswano team learned many valuable lessons in 2020 and the early part of 2021. So when the latest lockdown and school closures were announced, educators were ready.
uBambiswano is a well-respected Saturday school programme supported by St Andrew’s School for Girls.
It services communities in Daveyton and Etwatwa and reaches 105 young people from Grades Six to Nine.
Within a matter of days, the school had full packs of learning material ready to be printed, packed and distributed to learners.
The uBambiswano communication networks also kicked back into gear.
The organisation’s distance learning programme was a roaring success last year and earlier this year, and it was expected that this round to be no different.
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