As we close out this remarkable year, I find myself both reflective and saddened as I share the news of the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Mr. Eric Ratshikhopha. A valued Member of the Adopt-a-School Foundation Board, Mr. Ratshikhopha’s unwavering commitment to our mission and his invaluable contributions will be deeply missed. While […]
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The Chairperson of the Adopt-a-School Foundation, President Cyril Ramaphosa, hosted the 15th annual Back to School fundraiser on 5th October 2024, supported by Optasia, a global leader in fintech. This year’s event held special significance as it coincided with World Teachers’ Day. In his address to a distinguished audience that included corporate leaders from 70
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The Adopt-a-School Foundation proudly hosted the School Leadership Advancement Programme on 19th October 2024, aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of the School Governing Body (SGB) and the School Management Team (SMT) at Nageng Primary School in Vosloorus. Funded by Siqalo Foods, this training session was designed to equip school leaders with essential tools and
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The Adopt-a-School Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of 13 transformative projects across six schools in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng, all made possible through the support of African Bank. These projects included the construction of two dining and nutrition centres, ablution facilities, solar-powered boreholes, and visual support programmes. Assistive devices were
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In August 2024, the Adopt-a-School Foundation, in collaboration with Adapt IT Holdings Proprietary Limited, hosted an ICT Change Management Workshop aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of previously implemented ICT projects at Modilati Secondary School in Hammanskraal and Hlahlindlela Secondary School in KwaZulu-Natal. The workshops focused on key areas, including resourcing media centres, training desktop support
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The Adopt-a-School Foundation proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Miss Zandisiwe Ngayo, a Physical Science educator from the Eastern Cape. With the support of the Foundation and its partner, Adapt IT, Miss Ngayo has revolutionised science teaching at Mzomhle Senior Secondary School in Mdantsane, earning widespread recognition for her dedication. Miss Ngayo was recently awarded
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On 13th November 2024, the Adopt-a-School Foundation proudly visited two outstanding schools in Diepsloot, Gauteng, to celebrate their remarkable achievements in education. Diepsloot Combined School was honoured with the prestigious Most Sustainable School Award, recognising its unwavering commitment to excellence and its ability to sustain high standards long after the completion of Whole School Development
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On 25th October 2024, the Adopt-a-School Foundation proudly launched its Health, Sanitation, and Sexuality Education Project, supported by Merafe Resources, at Boitekong II Secondary School in Rustenburg. This impactful initiative aims to educate learners on essential topics such as health, hygiene, and sexuality. The event featured outstanding performances by learners, including a soulful solo act
In partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, the Adopt-a-School Foundation handed over vital ICT equipment to Tsakani Primary School in Kagiso on Friday, 18th October 2024. Ambassador Dong-han Yang, Institutional Development Support Officer from the Gauteng Department of Education, Loraine Mofokeng, and Adopt-a-School Foundation CEO Steven Lebere were warmly welcomed with traditional
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The 16th of October 2024 marked a significant milestone at Mabhodla Primary School in Richards Bay, as the school proudly celebrated the handover of School Leadership Advancement certificates, endorsed by Services SETA in partnership with Grindrod Limited. The atmosphere was filled with joy and pride as 14 educators received their Certificates of Competence, while an
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On 2nd November 2024, the Adopt-a-School Foundation, in partnership with Merafe Resources, handed over spectacles to 68 learners at Boitekong II Secondary School in Rustenburg, providing essential support to learners with impaired vision. The event was a joyous occasion for the learners and their parents/guardians, who witnessed their children receiving the gift of improved vision.
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The curriculum interventions at Boitekong and Meriti Secondary Schools, funded by Merafe Resources, are progressing well, focusing on enhancing educator capacity and improving learner outcomes in critical subjects. Both schools have successfully completed educator development programmes in Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and ICT, addressing some of the most challenging topics for learners. Additionally, the
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