LOCAL organisation Focus on iThemba gathered with donors, friends and community members to mark the official opening of Siyajabula Educare Centre’s new Grade R block. The expansion project took place over the course of the year with Focus on iThemba partnering with key donors to turn a vacant plot of land into a bright space conducive to learning.

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Siyajabula Pre-School, owned by principal Buyi Ngongoma, has been a partner of Focus on iThemba since 2012. Through this collaboration, Siyajabula has evolved from humble beginnings to a nurturing environment catering to 118 children aged from 3 months to 6 years. As the school commemorates its 30th founding anniversary, it stands as a testament to the transformative power of education and community support.

Under the visionary leadership of Buyi Ngongoma, and with the support of Focus on iThemba, Siyajabula has emerged as a beacon of excellence in early childhood education. The school’s commitment to providing a high-quality learning experience has earned it widespread acclaim, and its ever-growing waiting list is the reason for this structural transformation project. The expansion includes two additional classrooms, an office, storage, ablutions and an extended play area.

During this poignant Opening Celebration, Principal Buyi Ngongoma and her family were overcome with emotion as they were honoured for being change-makers in the Embo Community for many generations. Under Principal Buyi’s stewardship, this new building is sure to impact many young lives for years to come.

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Focus on iThemba extends its heartfelt thanks to the Victor Daitz Foundation for being the catalyst in making this project possible, together with the generous support of (listed in alphabetical order): Innovative Methology NPC, Kerry Ingredients, Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education, The Fulton Trust, Thompsons Meats and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
For further inquiries or to contribute to this transformative initiative, please contact team leader Tayla-Anne Goss at tayla@focusonithemba.org.

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