Tangible representations of dreams realised
Pholosong Hospital hosted their annual open day event where Kwatsaduza schools were invited to learn about the various career opportunities in the health department.
Nomzamo Mbatha once said, “It is important to be a tangible representation of a dream realised.”
This quote encapsulates the experience Kwatsaduza learners had at Pholosong Hospital.
The local hospital hosted its annual open-day event on April 26. Grade 11 and 12 learners and educators were invited to receive information about career opportunities available.
For the day, the hospital’s parking lot was transformed into a replica of the various departments you find inside the medical institution.
The event started with a short programme to welcome the attendees and to give insight into what they could expect. Sechaba Selekane Band delivered a dazzling musical performance.
The hospital’s acting CEO, Dr Hlomile Mlahleki, remarked that the event is a partnership with the schools in Kwatsaduza.
“Whatever they’re doing with their curriculum and the life orientation subject, we are bringing it to life and hopefully making their lives easier as they engage their students.
“It’s good for the students to see a bit of themselves in us because most of the employees at Pholosong attended these high schools.
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“They will see the different ages and genders of the healthcare professionals and hopefully that will show them that age or gender is not a barrier to the career you want to pursue,” she affirmed.
The departments on display included internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, mental healthcare services with a psychiatrist, paediatrics, the ICU staff, the theatre staff, radiography, physiotherapy, and speech and audio.
The learners were treated to a walkabout where they interacted with the healthcare professionals. They got to see and touch the equipment and learn about the purpose of the different facilities.
Mlahleki encouraged the learners to put their time into things they’re interested in and to not be afraid of failure and trying new things.
“I encourage the teachers and learners to show interest in something, explore it and find out about the world around you to keep your options open,” she remarked.
One of the learners, Nothando Mabaso, learned about what it takes to be a social worker. It requires a patient and loving person.
Neo Tshola said he learned how vast the opportunities in the health department are, stating that he asked the nurses and social workers about the requirements needed to study towards their respective careers.
“Most of the time, we teach them theory, so they need practical experience. This event helps with the syllabus because when we get back to work we can make a reference to this day and remind the children of what they learned,” Katlego Nhlapho, an educator at Tsakane Secondary School said.
The event concluded with more musical performances and music. The learners’ joy was evident as they raved about the doctors and all that they learned.
