Wellness is celebrated

WESTCLIFF – Everyone was encouraged to walk, run and in some cases jump!

Naidine Sibanda

February 20, 2022

Teacher Prudence Matsega and acting principal Jadi Mgandela keep team spirits high. Photo: Supplied

Staff members at Saxonwold Primary School began the new month with wellness activities.

Head of Innovation at the school Frankie Cilliers shared that as part of the school’s commitment to ensuring a healthy and happy work environment, the staff will take part in fitness/wellness events after their staff meetings every Tuesday.

The team keeps going as they walk down the Westcliff stairs. Photos: Supplied

Head of innovation Frankie Cilliers and acting principal Jadi Mgandela take on the ‘mountain’. Photo: Supplied

“On February 1, our team took on the Westcliff steps! It was lovely to unite in the name of fitness and wellness and a big thank you goes out to the organising team, acting principal Jadi Mgandela, Gillian Forbes and Rebecca Kannemeyer for organising these events,” Cilliers shared.

Teacher Kendall Clark ensures the team stays hydrated.

Teacher Patricia Izegbu and acting principal Jadi Mgandela are ready to conquer the Westcliff Steps. Photo: Supplied

The team catch their breath at the end of the challenge. Photo: Supplied

“We all hopped onto the Saxonwold Primary School bus and driver Aubrey Dhlamini took us to the event in true Saxonwold style! It was very challenging, but teamwork and commitment helped us reach our goals.”

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