Fairvale Secondary learners benefits from lab upgrade

IN need of attention, Fairvale Secondary School’s Science Lab received some love from Engen, which included a number of repairs, maintenance and equipment upgrades.

The upgrades follow an initial investment of R650 000 in 2016 for the construction of the new science lab. Learners at the school, based in Wentworth, have welcomed the much-needed upgrades to the science lab.

The latest additions include repairs to connection power plugs, lab sinks and new lab stools as well as shelving, cable connections and the installation of a projector screen.

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Dr James Nyawera, Engen’s manager of transformation and stakeholder engagement, said the repairs and improved learning environment empowers learners to excel in the sciences.

“Creating hands on experiential learning, ensures that the subject matter really comes alive for the learners, this also contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals specifically SDG 4 – ensuring the right to education through basic needs by enabling learners to focus on their studies and attend school with dignity,” added Nyawera.

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Despite being situated in a previously disadvantaged community characterised by high unemployment, Fairvale Secondary School has consistently risen above these circumstances, defying the odds with impressive matric results. In 2022, the matric pass rate was 74.7%.

The school is also home to one of four Engen Maths and Science Schools (EMSS) which are based in the South Durban area. The other three are situated at Ganges High School, Hillview High School and Umlazi Commercial High School.

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