Local school receives R20 000 donation for computer room

MILC principal Waseem Khan said the contribution will have a profound impact on the education and skills development the learners.

Sphiwe Masilela

August 12, 2024

Midrand Innovative Learning Centre and BBD Software representatives pose for a group photo.

Midrand Innovative Learning Centre (MILC) celebrated the R20 000 donation to enhance the computer room facilities in Noordwyk.

MILC principal Waseem Khan said the contribution by BBD Software will have a profound impact on the education and skills development of the learners.

Midrand Innovative Learning Centre learner in front of a computer in the lab.

Khan said it will also prepare them for success in an increasingly digital world.
“The school extends its heartfelt gratitude to BBD Software for their investment in the future of Midrand’s youth. [The donation] certainly highlights the importance of corporate investment in a school, and the belief that our school is making a difference in the lives of learners that come to us,” said Khan.

Young learner plays around in the computer room, which received a R20 000 donation from software company.

He said the generous contribution will enhance the computer room facilities for their local learners.

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The donation was presented during a special ceremony at the school, attended by representatives from BBD Software, educators, and learners.

Representatives from the BBD Software and Midrand Innovative Learning Centre.

From the software company to hand over the donation were Precious Nkomo, Neetu Ramchunder (also vice chair of the school’s parent association), and Thabang Ledwaba.

A young learner from Midrand Innovative Learning Centre in the computer lab.

Khan concluded that this will go towards enhancing the computer room infrastructure and providing learners with access to cutting-edge technology.