GEORGE NEWS - Eskom Development Foundation recently concluded a project that made several improvements at Geelhoutboom VGK Primary School in Molendrift. The foundation came to the school's aid to make much-needed upgrades.
The school principal, Jacobus October, said they are very grateful for Eskom's intervention. "The Eskom funding has positively impacted the day-to-day lives of the learners and personnel as they now have a much better environment for teaching and learning, with toilets in working order. The repaired lighting has also come in handy as fundraising functions can now be safely hosted in the evenings.
"The new stationery stock has improved the quality of general schooling and the industrial lawnmower is keeping the playground lawns short and safe for the learners."
Located in a deep rural area, Geelhoutboom Primary School was established in 1856 and has 112 learners from the disadvantaged farming community of Molendrift.
With only four educators, the no-fee-paying school approached Eskom for assistance with much-needed improvements.
The project included treating damp in the classrooms, painting of interior and exterior walls and roof, repairing of toilets and lighting, replacing a faulty IT server and water filters in water tanks, as well as procuring stationery and a lawnmower to maintain the lawns on the premises.
The damp walls needed urgent attention.
Eskom Development Foundation CEO, Cecil Ramonotsi, says this support forms part of the organisation's commitment to bringing about meaningful and sustainable development within South Africa's communities.
"We also want to contribute towards helping create environments that are conducive for children to learn, thrive and receive the kind of education they need and deserve."
What was once dull and dry is now attractive for the eye.
Spic and span.
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