Thuthukani School sings songs of joy after donation from well-known community trust
Anglo Inyosi Coal Community Trust is giving back to the community and this time learners from Thuthukani Primary School are benefiting.
Thuthukani Primary School learners together with their teachers smiled and sang songs of joy and happiness after they received donations from Anglo Inyosi Coal Community Trust.
The donation was held at the school in Phola on Tuesday, September 13.
The principal of the school, Ms Gildah Maswinyaneng said the school is faced with many challenges.
She indicated that 98 learners at the school are undocumented, meaning that the school must see to it that they get fed, and have a teacher and books as well as uniforms because the department of education does not cater to them.
“As a mother, I need to make it a point that I visit the mines and the private sector seeking donations; these donations came as a blessing. I cannot allow children to stay at home and not go to school because of the mistakes of their parents. The children have a right to education and they must not be denied that opportunity. Since I was appointed the school principal in 2019 with my team, Thuthukani for Life, we will make sure that the school rise above the rest and be a school of choice. This is one of the oldest schools in the area and it will be the top school in the future,” said the principal.
The school received school uniforms, stationery, school shoes, and dignity packs.
Ms Linda Mahlangu, a community representative in thanking the donors, told the children about the importance of education.
She said the children must focus on their studies, respect their teachers and parents and they will have a bright future.
She also told them to love their uniforms, and their school and make their teachers and parents proud.
One of the learners, Itu Phahla spoke about the importance of education while Luyanda Tembe read out the children’s rights.
Mr Tebogo Lefifi representing Anglo Inyosi Coal Community Trust promised that they will try their best to help the school and others in the area with their challenges.
Mr Sibusiso Mabena initiated the donation from Anglo Inyosi Coal Community Trust to Thuthukani Primary School.
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