IT was a jubilant day for Bonisiwe Gwala, principal of Entokozweni Pre-School as after months of fund-raising and planning, the much-needed upgrade of her pre-school started on 19 February.
Focus on iThemba currently partners with 10 pre-schools in the Valley of 1000 Hills and surrounds to facilitate elevated Early Childhood Development through quality teacher training, educational materials and mentorship.
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Focus on iThemba’s Donor Relations Manager, Tayla-Anne Goss, said this has been a project of incredible faith and collaboration.
“We would like to acknowledge our 29 forward-thinking partners for investing in this very worthy school. Warm thanks are also extended to the local heroes of hope who have contributed their time, wisdom and skills. The impact of these improvements will be immeasurable for the current learners and for all the children who will follow,” said Goss.
Lead Architects designed the improvements for the pre-school which is located just five minutes from the iThemba Campus.
The design includes using six bright insulated shipping containers, three for classrooms, one for a kitchen, one for an office and one for toilets.
“For the first time the children will benefit from flushing toilets, an AstroTurf play area, sand pit and a much-needed jungle gym. We have had the opportunity to work on structural revamps for two of our other partnering pre-schools so this will be our third revamp project,” explained Goss.
Principal and owner of the school said she was so happy to be part of this exciting story.
“This will always be a day to remember.”
Gross added a very special thanks to their top seven donors; Bidvest SACD, Container World, Kerry Ingredients, Belgotex, Cotswold Downs Estate, GROW with EduCare and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions.
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