Progress Report 2018

Highlights from 2017

• New Deputy Principal Mr. Molebale
• The unfortunate passing of the hairdressing teacher
• Two students had an accident with a wheelchair
• Three students have been employed by the government
• Students in athletics and netball acquired the national gold medal
• Occupational therapist, wood work and welding teacher retired
• Search for new teachers
• Renovated and upgraded the hairdressing classroom
• Medical clinic relocated into a larger room with washroom facility

Progress Report 2018

January 22, 2018

• Meeting held with the school principal, Deputy, Kathy and Mohamed present
• Plans for 2018:
  • Deputy: Emphasis on technical skills development of students, practical skills for employment
  • List of items requested to be addressed during the meeting:
    • Jungle gym for motor skills development
    • Mini track for educating students on traffic safety and road use
    • Separation of the younger (foundation) and older students (R) to help with Appropriate age socializing and Prevention of bullying and abuse
    • Development of gymnasium and dining areas
    • Students who compete in Regional, provincial and national events lack attire and require: Sports uniform, Bags and shoes
    • Motorized school gate – to monitor the movement in and out of the school (also bus and taxi activity) for the security of the children

February 2, 2018

• Guests from Canada in attendance: Nancy Bloomfield and Rick Arbor
• Staff Appreciation: 2 laptops provided to the teachers and Grocery voucher of R750.00 given to 35 staff members
• Student enrollment had decreased due to broken down school buses this year
• Request for programs and costs
• Purchase of a laser printer for the medical clinic at the school
• Regular visits to the school – assessment of sick children and new admissions
• The young children were ecstatic with the purchase of the Jungle gym. Kathy assisted the young children in wheelchairs who required help into the slide.

March 2, 2018

• Recruited a masters student in Audiology to screen all children
• Delivery of the following items:
  • Sports Uniform
  • Traditional clothing
  • Audio system
  • Portable PA system
  • Garden hats and equipment
  • Grass cutting equipment

March 9, 2018

• Farewell function at the school