The children celebrated their new library with traditional dance and readings from South African author, Lee-Anne Flack’s Constitutional Kids.
On 6 August 2014, students and teachers at Pondo Combined School in Lulekani in the Mopani District of Phalaborwa became the recipients of a Shout SA-sponsored SEED library.
The Schools Extended Education Design (SEED) container library will provide much-needed reading material and educational resources in one of Limpopo’s most impoverished areas.
Indeed the school’s 1 500 pupils are sure to enjoy their new reading facility, a SEED library that was jointly designed and created by Network BBDO, the MAL Foundation and Architects of Justice.
The library was sponsored by Shout SA, an initiative founded by local musicians Danny K and Kabelo to help raise funds for projects that will prevent the scourge of crime in our society.
Shout SA’s mantra, ‘A better ME, a greater WE’ is reflective of its movement toward investing in education; understanding that projects with high impact on children and their ability to see the world differently means laying a foundation for a safer South Africa.
The library opened with 2 500 brand-new books lining the shelves – reading material that covers a variety of subjects and reading levels. The books are aligned to the school curriculum and will support both teachers and learners.
Shout SA sponsored the library
It was a very special day for Pondo Combined School as the TV show Play Your Part, which is currently being broadcast on SABC 2, filmed the launch ceremony and the library. The day was dedicated to establishing a culture and a love of reading in learners.
District Circuit Manager Ms Baloyi reminded all guests of the commitment required by teachers, parents and learners in the development of individuals and the community. During the library launch, the children got involved in and celebrated their new library with traditional dance and readings from South African author, Lee-Anne Flack’s Constitutional Kids.
As a media partner, SABC is ensuring that the schools container library project gains as much publicity as possible. The aim of flighting coverage such as the launch of the container library is to encourage ordinary South Africans to work together in fighting crime through education.
