Hillcrest school honours Madiba
T'Shinga Training College caters for intellectually challenged learners, and they provide a special activity for their learners to commemorate Mandela Day.
TO celebrate Nelson Mandela’s birthday, some students from T’Shinga Training College made posters with some of Madiba’s most famous quotes.
The school in Hillcrest caters for intellectually challenged learners between the ages of 10 and 21 years.
The children are taught mathematics, English and life skills.
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The college deals mostly with children who are autistic and have Down syndrome. The founder of the College, Belinda Padbury, said she doesn’t see the college as a place of learning but rather a place where the children can improve their skills and show the world what they can do.
The facility also teaches sports, has cooking classes and hosts excursions.
“We have swimming lessons, cooking classes and we go out for ice skating every second week.
“The reason is that we want them to get used to being in public and to be able to interact with the public.
“Sports also improves their coordination, balance and physical fitness, which is why it is such a huge thing for them because a healthy body leads to a healthy mind,” she said.
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