DUT gives back to local school
The Durban University of Technology's Human Capital Services chose Carrington Primary in Umbilo for an initiative that saw them donate schoolbooks and paint the school’s guardhouse and kitchen.
HUMAN Capital Services (HCS) at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) visited Carrington Primary School in Umbilo to donate schoolbooks and to paint the school’s guardhouse and kitchen, on Monday, July 17.
The Transformation Specialist at DUT HCS, Buhle Ndawonde, said the unit chose Carrington Primary School because it was one of the schools that catered to disadvantaged children.
“We decided to visit Carrington Primary School where we donated schoolbooks and stationery. We also brought in the beautiful DUT paint colours to brighten up the school. We painted the security guard’s chamber and also the school’s kitchen. This school really needed our assistance because they are quite underprivileged. We wanted to impact their lives the DUT Way and to contribute to the development of young minds,” said Ndawonde.
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One of the HCS directors, Rembuluwani Magiledzhi, director of Remuneration and Benefits, who was among the team members painting at the school, said this initiative was in line with the DUT ENVISION2030 strategy which highlighted DUT as an engaged university. In addition, this was the team’s way of making an impact in the community and contributing towards improving lives and livelihoods.
Carrington Primary School principal Thokozani Kunene extended her gratitude to the DUT staff for choosing the school for their campaign.
“Our school mostly caters for disadvantaged children from the area. Some of them are from Mayville and Cato Crest, and we also have a few from Umlazi and KwaMashu. We truly appreciate the books donated to the school, and we thank DUT for their beautiful painting of our guardhouse and kitchen. DUT brought in and blended beautiful bright colours for the guard’s chamber and the school’s kitchen which will bring much joy and contentment to the learners and staff,” shared Kunene.
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