The boys at St John’s Preparatory are all fired up over their recent #icanmakeadifference campaign.
Deputy head of transformation at St John’s Prep Dudu Mashele told the boys that no matter what age they were, they could make a difference with their actions every day. Mashele spoke of all the opportunities we encounter every day, where we can make a difference at school or at home, and that all together, all these actions will make a difference in South Africa and the world.
The boys were encouraged to share their ideas on the #icanmakeadifference board. Some of these included: ‘showing their teachers the respect they deserve’, ‘letting their parents know how grateful they were that they cooked them dinner’ and ‘showing boys at school that it was not okay to throw litter on the ground, by picking it up themselves’.
Mashele said, “The boys love the #icanmakeadifference campaign because they understand that even though they are young, the smallest positive action makes a difference. They watch and learn from each other and constantly think of new ways to make a difference.”
Mashele said she loved how each boy was thinking so carefully about the different ways that they could make a difference.
“The campaign has brought a sense of belonging to the boys. As brothers, they know they have each other’s backs.”
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