Forty Grade 7 pupils from Bongimfundo Primary School enjoyed a day of educational thrills at Sugar Bay Holiday Resort last week.
Hosted by the Zinkwazi resort for Mandela Day, the children enjoyed a raft of exciting activities, before learning crucial swimming tips in the Swim Safe Workshop.
The workshop covered foundational safety tips, from informing guardians when going in the water, to understanding the depth of a pool and avoiding dangerous conditions.
And it was not just theory in a stuffy classroom either, as the Bongimfundo pupils hopped in the water to get practical advice under the watchful eye of Sugar Bay’s counsellors.
Once in the pool, they practiced calling for help, how to not panic when under the water and proper use of flotation devices.
“I was scared when they told us we were coming to Sugar Bay, but kodwa kum’nandi lana (it’s so much fun here),” said 12-year-old pupil, Nosipho.
Sugar Bay has long had a relationship with Bongimfundo through their Service Learning initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between well resourced and underprivileged schools.
They hope to build inter-cultural understanding while creating friendships and bonds between those from differing backgrounds, an apt mission for Mandela Day.
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