Creating leaders through readers
PARKTOWN – The Psychology Society of SA in partnership with Help2Read donated 120 books for the learners at Roseneath Primary School.
The ability to read is considered one of the most important steps for anyone who is in the process of learning or obtaining an education. The Psychology Society of South Africa (PsySSA) promoted this objective by handing over 120 books to Roseneath Primary School in Parktown.
The PsySSA society was formed in 1994 and caters to matters concerning the mental health and psychological well-being of all South Africans. The society conducted the handover in conjunction with Help2Read. Executive director at PsySSA, Fatima Seedat said in 2016 the society moved from Killarney to Parktown and at the time had a lot of equipment which they then decided to give to Roseneath Primary School.
“In 2017 the society decided to adopt the Social Responsibility Project and Roseneath became our chosen beneficiary school. Members of the project are required to donate R20. It is a team effort and it has been growing since inception,” Seedat said.
She added that since the society would be celebrating 25 years alongside 25 years of democracy for the country, it is an achievement which they plan to celebrate with the school later in the year.
Seedat mentioned that they had previously given printers, a shredder, boardroom table alongside other equipment to the school and were willing to keep helping out the school in other various ways. Principal at Roseneath, Jeanette Ndala acknowledged what the PsySSA had donated on the day as well as previously. She referred to the department of education’s motto which says, ‘a reading nation is a leading nation,’ and said the children would all benefit from reading the books.
In giving her vote of thanks, the deputy principal, Rheigana Hardien said reading from a hard copy is becoming ‘obsolete’ and they always tried to encourage the culture.
“This gesture will go a long way to encourage and develop that skill and will hopefully discourage children from using the shorthand we see these days.”
Grades R, 3 and 7 learners gave some performances in the form of song, poetry and a skit to show the importance of reading during the ceremony.
Details: Roseneath Primary School 011 484 5732; Psychology Society of SA www.psyssa.com
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