Heidelberg Methodist Church and various other role players have taken hands with Kudung Middle School to assist in various roles.
On May 6, Heidelberg Methodist Church, members from Lesedi Local Municipality (LLM), Social Development, Ke Moja and Father a Nation Academy (FAM) visited Kudung.
The aim was for the Heidelberg Methodist Church to first-hand learn about the needs at the school and how it will impact the teachers, learners and the community.
Kudung principal Moipone Thokoane welcomed everyone.
“We are a dedicated group of teachers who focus on quality teaching practises. We have 819 learners in the school (293 Grade Eights, 179 Grade Nines, 204 Grade 10s and 143 Grade 11s)”.
Heidelberg Methodist Church Reverend Khakalethu Mantini opened the proceedings, saying, “We want to be in the community and help where we can. Each person has to live out their faith. Each person has a vision that can shape their future.
“To be successful, each person needs to shape their future by determining your vision and working towards it. Do not live in the past. To determine your tomorrow, make correct choices today,” said Mantini.
“We identified the girls needed assistance with sanitary products, as they sometimes miss school because they do not have the products they need. We decided to help where we can and will supply the girls with products to ease the embarrassment that they might be experiencing,” concluded Mantini.
Lehlohonolo Hlabane from Ke Moja spoke to the children about substance abuse and how it can influence their lives.
“Abstain from substance abuse and you can flourish as a person, but when you use it as an easy way out, you will constantly have hurdles you need to overcome. Be strong and say no,” said Hlabane.
In conclusion, Charles Mpephu spoke about GBV and encouraged everyone to stay away from violence against women and children.
“We are here to touch lives and hopefully change lives. Each GBV case has far-reaching consequences and affects everyone in the family. We need to take a stand and stop the cycle of violence,” said Mpephu.
