LegalWise opens library at Sizwile
The school caters for approximately 300 children with different hearing impairments.
The library, which is housed in a uniquely designed container, is fully stocked with a broad genre of books and boasts an innovative, creative environment with flexible multifunctional space that promote reading as an activity that is pleasurable and useful.
The school caters for approximately 300 children between the ages of three – 18 years.
These children have different hearing impairments and follow the standard school curriculum and others a vocational education programme.
“Literacy and education is vital for the development of the future leaders of our economy.
“We hope that through the provision of this library, we will help foster a culture of reading and enquiry in the school, but also make a sustainable contribution to education in SA,” said Lesley Haynes, Corporate Social Investment manager at LegalWise.
Haynes said through CSI initiative, the company hopes to see some of these pupils encouraged to become more engaged and motivated readers aiding in their cognitive, development and overall academic progress.
Principal at Sizwile School for the Deaf, Emmanuel Luvhimbi said: “Government has identified education as a national priority, and with only a minimal percentage of the nation’s schools having functional libraries, the partnership with LegalWise has afforded children the opportunity to learn how to read.”
Luvhimbi said the pupils will, from a young age be able to experience and enjoy a real library, which will strengthen other values such as responsibility, passion, quality education and the need for lifelong learning.
“And for this, the staff, the School Governing Body, and the community thank LegalWise,” he said.
