EFFORTS to support schools and investing in education bodes well for a bright future for the country.
Education remains a right and is critical because it gives people the ability to access opportunities.
These were the sentiments of Ilembe district deputy chief educational school inspector, Sihle Makhanya, speaking at the fourth annual MRP Foundation schools incentives awards function recently held at the Salt Rock Country Club.
He praised the MRP Foundation for investing in education, saying the programme has helped usher in school improvements where pupils reap huge benefits.
He also thanked the principals who have committed to the programme.
The awards recognised the excellent performance of teachers and managements from five KwaDukuza primary schools and their unwavering commitment to quality education.
Involved were the Aldinville Senior Primary School, Kearsney Primary, Nyakana Combined Primary School, Zilungisele Primary and St Christopher’s Primary, and implementation partners Jet Education, WESSA and Sportstec.
MRP Foundation manager Karen Wells said the purpose of the foundation has been to sustainably transform schools, reshape their educational environments and improve learner performance through educator and pupil development.
‘Since 2011, it has been an incredible journey to witness the passionate commitment of educators, school management and implementation partners, which has resulted in the potential of learners being unlocked.
‘It is not often that educators are rewarded for their efforts, especially when teaching in challenging environments.
These awards present an opportunity to acknowledge and reward the educators’ commitment and performance,’ she said.
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