Education must rise conference held

Local ladies came together in a conference with one thing on their minds and that was unity.
They agreed that they need to support each other at all times. The conference was held at Vuma Primary School in Lynnville.

Organiser of the ‘Education must rise conference’ held at Vuma Primary School Ms Vero Mahlangu.

Ms Sheila Msibi opened with a prayer and recalled the women of 1956 who marched against the pass laws. She encouraged the women to face challenges head on. She reminded the women that they need to challenge issues like abortion, talk about diseases such as HIV and Aids.

“We need to find ourselves as sisters and daughters and face challenges together. Our children are introduced to alcohol and drugs and we need to do something about that. Let us put our trust in the Lord, because He is the only one who can provide answers for us. We need to focus on our goals and achieve them.”

Ms Catherine (KC) Masango Department of Education Nkangala Region Circuit Coordinator representing MEC Mrs Reginah Mhaule during the conference.

The principal of the school encouraged the women to work hard and to be the best not only in the Nkangala region but in the country. He apologised on behalf of all the men who abuse their women.

Organiser of the event Ms Vero Mahlangu thanked the support from all the women and challenged the women to appreciate who they were. She also emphasised the importance of trusting the Lord.

“Let us excel in the classrooms, support each other and change our altitudes, our children need to read about our good stories,” she said.

Mrs Thabsile Ranape talked about leading from behind. She explained the importance of leading from behind.

Mrs Thabsile Ranape talked about leading from behind. She explained the importance of leading from behind. She set the tone by explaining the qualities of leading from behind that they need to be competent, one must have integrity, be reliable, be trustworthy and be honest.

“We need to support each other, show the young ones the correct way,let us not compete but compliment each other, we need to recognise each other, benefit from the talents of those around you, delegate, prepare those around you in a positive way, upgrade yourself, work to groom others, be responsible to your best ability, think about the person next to you and learn to lead from behind,” she stated.

Ms Catherine Masango Department of Education Nkangala Region Circuit Coordinator representing MEC Mrs Reginah Mhaule during the conference also emphasised the importance of teachers coming together for a good cause.

“Look at your products, the core business is to teach, you must master the content. Work to improve the results of your students. Conduct yourself professionally in and outside the public domain, do not speak ill of the learners. Mind your language and stay positive at all times and do not miss the deadlines to submit your work,” stated Ms Masango.