Empowering learners through art
Nedbank Foundation awarded GAPs with a donation of visual art materials, which was handed over to the eight participating school principals.
The City of Ekurhuleni in partnership with Gauteng Art for Public Schools (GAPS) held the opening of the Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Cultivating Self-Confidence to Combat School Bullying exhibit last Friday at the Springs Community Centre Hall.
The exhibition celebrates the collective wisdom and creativity of learners from diverse primary schools in the community.
GAPS, a non-profit organisation that arranges art festivals for schools within Gauteng, initiated this inspiring project.
“The festivals provide a platform for learners to create artwork, display it, and be recognised for their talent and technical skills. They all receive a participation certificate, and outstanding individuals are honoured as artists of the day with a trophy.
“These festivals encourage inter-school participation within the arts, fostering a sense of community and shared creativity,” explained Nyeleti Majuba, the director of GAPS.
They have successfully hosted seven art festivals in the Johannesburg East district, engaging more than 150 young artists ranging from Grade One to Grade Seven learners.
The participating primary schools include Laerskool Dunottar, Bongani, Sakhelwe, Thembalikazulu, Theo Twala, Tsimong and Nomnekani primary schools.
Nedbank Foundation awarded GAPs with a donation of visual art materials, which was handed over to the eight participating school principals.
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