Dawn Park Primary School is appealing for donations following a fire that caused extensive damage on August 13.
The fire gutted classrooms, the kitchen and resources, leaving the school community in a state of distress as they grapple with a severe shortage of essential items.
Principal Vusi Motaung expressed the ongoing challenges the school faces in the aftermath of the fire.
“We are still waiting for mobile classes, chairs and tables. There has been no progress in repairing the classrooms.
We are also still in the dark about what caused the fire,” he said.
The school has temporarily converted a classroom into a feeding scheme, ensuring that learners continue to receive the nourishment they need to thrive.
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“The Ekurhuleni South District and the head office responded quickly to the situation, sending nutrition officials who provided food supplies to sustain the learners for several weeks.
“The fire has resulted in the loss of many essential items, including tables, chairs, books, textbooks, plates and stoves, leaving us with only one functional stove for food preparation,” the principal said.
The school is awaiting an insurance assessment to evaluate the condition of the electrical cables, as the cause of the fire is still unknown.
In light of the situation, Motaung also held a meeting with parents to discuss the incident and show them the extent of the damage.
Community members who wish to assist Dawn Park Primary School in any way can contact Motaung on 082 600 7046.
The Advertiser reached out to the Department of Education and is still awaiting comment.
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