Macsteel, together with Primrose Technical High School, hosted the children of Ithembelihle Lsen School, in the spirit of celebrating Mandela Day, recently.
Children from Ithembelihle were treated to a carnival festival of activities on Primrose High’s rugby field.
Their Mandela Day was not celebrated on July 18 as schools were closed, but it didn’t bother the children and staff as they believe in making every day a Mandela Day.
The festival of entertainment was provided thanks to the huge effort and inspiration of Janet Landey, from the Skills Village 2030-IFEA Africa, International Festivals and Events Association Africa.
Among other activities, the children engaged in airplane art, spin and win, clown hoops and face-painting.
Pupils from Primrose High were paired with those from Ithembelihle, to spend the day together.
They shared skills, took part in games and also ate from one plate, each as a pair.
“This is the beginning of seeing the impossible being done; the sharing of skills and the partnership is great, and it enhances the social skills of our children,” said the principal of Ithembelihle Lsen School, Leanor Ngozi.
The event combined Mandela Day and Back to School, with the Adopt a School Foundation.
Mascteel has adopted Primrose Technical High and, thanks to their principal, Arnie Olivier, co-adopted the Ithembelihle Lsen School.
Macsteel also donated and handed over the Macsteel Carton Cheque of R25 000 to Primrose High, in support of the safety aspects and equipment of the school’s technical training centres.
Among those present was Clr Tania Campbell, of Ward 21.
“A big thank you to everyone involved; it is our responsibility as parents to tell our children that it is important to give back to the community and that it is not the material things that matter,” she said.
“It is our job to get people involved and make a difference in the community.”
