Tree planting brings hunger relief to local school

Local consulting and technology company, Business Systems Group (BSG) joined forces with Miss Earth South Africa on December 1 in support of the Leap 3 Science and Maths School in Linbro Park, Sandton, North Eastern Tribune reports.

As part of its annual Do-it Day, BSG staff members working alongside Miss Earth South Africa 2017 ‘Air’ runner-up, Orielia Egambaram, planted nine fruit trees and a sustainable food garden on the school’s new campus.

Principal of the school, Mapuleng Mofokeng-Moatshe announced that fruit and produce from the newly planted orchid and food garden would be sold in the community, with the proceeds from the sales being used to benefit the school.

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BSG has been a partner of Leap Science and Maths Schools for more than 10 years, as part of its strategic commitment to education and investment in talent and skills development in South Africa.

Egambaram said, “This year, BSG’s Joburg-based staff made the early morning journey to Leap 3 School, where, in addition to the planting of the fruit trees and food garden, they facilitated a range of workshops and supported the school infrastructure improvements.

“Planting a food garden today is significant, because the health and well-being of our people are so important, and that starts with eating right.

“Despite your status, we all need to look after ourselves; get tested, exercise and eat right – these all form part of a healthy lifestyle. We are all affected in one way or another by this plight and we all need to be part of the solution.”

According to Egambaram, the synergies between Miss Earth South Africa and BSG’s partnership with Leap schools were significant.

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