Makgatho Primary School | Atteridgeville
Education project
The Makgatho Primary School is a primary school in the township of Atteridgeville, creating a place of learning and growth for around 1500 children from the Pretoria area.
The township schools
South Africa’s education system still bears the legacy of apartheid. As a result, state schools in the townships are mostly poorly equipped, classes are overcrowded and teachers are poorly paid. Most of the children come from poor backgrounds, making education one of the few opportunities to build a life for themselves.
What you can expect
As a volunteer you will have direct contact and influence on the development of the children, quickly immersing yourself in their daily life and culture. You are in charge of the school library and are responsible for the reading project. The acquisition of reading skills is essential for the school education and the future of the pupils. You are also responsible for leading tablet classes and planning and running the Soul Buddyz Clubs. Your support is also needed for administrative tasks in the office, project days or excursions. Above all, you will have the opportunity to get involved, be creative and implement your own concepts pedagogically.
About the project
The school stands for a lifelong learning process under the motto “Imfundo yinthutuko (Zulu) – Thuto ke tšhwelopele (Sepedi) – Education is Success” and thus communicates to the pupils and their parents that good school education can create perspectives for the future. Every day the young staff works to create a good learning atmosphere and an afternoon programme. Thus, Makgatho offers, besides educational opportunities, also a home. Each child receives two warm meals a day, as well as a free school uniform in the first year of school. The school grounds include a large sports field, a vegetable garden and a school library. The school is mainly financed by donations and cooperation with various foundations. The Soul Buddyz Clubs, a health policy corporation, are also a major component. The Soul Buddyz Initiative has been in existence since 1992 and is a cross-school programme that raises awareness of problems within the community, such as alcohol abuse, bullying and HIV. Above all, the children in the Soul Buddyz Club learn who they are and how strong a community can be.
What you bring along
- You enjoy working with children.
- You are patient and flexible and like to take on responsibility.
- You are motivated to bring in your own ideas and to design them yourself.
- You are organised and work independently.
- You enjoy working as part of a team.
You will be working with
Pre-school children up to grade 7
Working Languages
English
Zulu
Sepedi
Contact
Sakweng & Mofokeng Street
Saulsville, Pretoria
0125
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