Teachers join the queue
FOURWAYS – With government making provision to get teachers included in the vaccination roll-out, two Fourways schools had staff members get their jabs.
A number of teachers from schools in the Fourways community have been getting their vaccinations.
Teachers of St Peter’s College and Crawford Lonehill International were excited to get their vaccinations.
Headmaster of St Peter’s College, Rui Morais, said a majority of the college’s staff were vaccinated on July 7 at Gallagher Estate, but some had gone earlier to Midrand Fire Station between June 25 and June 28.
“Everyone received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is a once-off. The feedback from our staff at both the Midrand Fire Station as well as Gallagher Estate was that staff at those venues were extremely friendly, helpful and efficient and made the process seamless, even though they were dealing with high volumes.
“There is definitely some relief for us getting the vaccines. As frontline workers and especially with the current surge in Covid-19 cases in Gauteng, there was a great deal of fear and anxiety amongst our staff. This has undoubtedly gone a very long way to allay some of those fears.”
Crawford International Lonehill staff went for their Pfizer vaccinations on
July 1 at Discovery Head Office in Sandton as well as at Witkoppen Clinic at the end of June.
Spokesperson at Crawford, Robyn Swanepoel said staff and security went through an effortless process in receiving their vaccines.
She mentioned that staff were encouraged to get their jab as opposed to it being compulsory. “Despite having had the vaccine, we are still encouraging all staff to adhere to the guidelines and protocols as if we are not yet vaccinated,” she added.
When it came to side effects of the vaccines, both reported that staff members felt mild to moderate symptoms, namely a slight fever, dizziness, headaches and insomnia. Swanepoel said pain killers were recommended just as a precaution.
Both Morais and Swanepoel extended their deepest thanks to the Department of Education on behalf of their schools.
“Our staff and other teachers in South Africa have been at the front line of this pandemic for over a year now, placing themselves at risk to ensure that our students are still receiving the education that they deserve,” said Morais.
“Our teachers have been managing
under very difficult circumstances and I personally want to thank them for going above the call of duty.”
