Unity College in Chartwell North Estate celebrated 30 years in special needs education on 14 August.
Staff and learners heard all about the school’s history, acknowledged loyal staff and learners, enjoyed cupcakes and a jump on the trampoline outside.
Senior teacher Shadreck Chidakwa shared a short history of the school, discussing its birth in a church in Rosebank before moving to Cedar Road in Fourways and into the current location in Runnymead Avenue five years ago.
Junior phase head of department Vanessa Smith said that this year’s birthday celebrations were altered to adjust to Covid-19 restrictions. “We normally invite the community to our school on our birthday and host an entrepreneurial day for our learners, which forms part of their curriculum,” said Smith.
“This year, we still have a jumping castle, but it is sanitised and we only allow a few children to jump at one time.”
The school thanked Pick n Pay Douglasdale, who generously donated cupcakes for all learners and staff.
Smith explained that the philosophy underpinning the school is that of growing independence and integrating learners to become contributing members of society.
“We allow every child to be the best they can be by tailoring our education around each child’s individual needs so that we can get the most socially, emotionally and academically from each child.”
Smith said the day also welcomed an incredible milestone. “It’s lovely to see the growth of learners over the years and celebrate what we do and how we enrich their lives. We, at Unity, look forward to a long future where we can continue to educate and grow learners,” she concluded.
