Former learners of PJ Simelane inject positive vibes into their old high school
The new signage boasts of over five colours paying homage to the school colours and rainbow colours to represent the LGBTQI+ community at the school.
The class of 1994-1998 at PJ Simelane Secondary School have come together to donate to the learning institution in Dobsonville as it marks 30 years of existence.
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The group on Monday handed over a brand new school signage to the school principal and used the opportunity to motivate the learners ahead of their final examinations.
“The purpose of the group was formed with the sole aim of uplifting our school and plough back to say this is still our school.
“Even though we have gone into different paths, but we remember the impact it has had, many years later,” explained Sibusiso Tito Nhlengethwa.
Nhlengethwa who matriculated in 1996 said they were worried about the growing concerns of ill-behaviour of leaners at schools.
He further said they hoped that trough the donation learners would be motivation to reclaim the institution to its former glory.
“We want to give the school a positive vibe to the current students. There has been bad news about the school and we hope this will mark a new tide for the school,” he said.
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The new signage boasts of over five colours paying homage to the school colours and rainbow colours to represent the LGBTQI+ community at the school.
Nhlengethwa said this was particularly important to show that the institution was inclusive to all sexuality- particularly following the recent tragedy where a learner at the institution committed suicide after allegations surfaced that a said teacher was constantly mocking him for his sexuality in front of other learners.
“After the incident, for us it is important to reinforce our stance and ensure that there is awareness about creating an inclusive and safe learning environment for all the learners at the school.
“This is to remember that we need to be respectful to each other despite our differences hence the multi-colours that also include the LGBT learners and community at large.”
The school principal, Godfrey Manyoni expressed heartfelt gratitude to the former learners citing that the donation would go a long way in reviving the good name the institution once had.
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“We appreciate the move and grateful to the former learners who felt a strong urge to come back to this same building and plough back to our school.
“We say it must not end here as we know this will contribute positively towards the restoring of our reputation,” said Manyoni.
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