Education is his passion
Entshonalanga Primary School, Principal, Mr Fana Digashu says it takes love and passion to make it as an educator.
It is not an exaggeration to say that a great teacher can change a learner’s life.
Entshonalanga Primary School principal Mr Fana Digashu says it takes love and passion to make it as an educator.
Mr Digashu, who studied to be an education professional at Kwena Moloto College in Seshego, Polokwane, said he is using all his power as a principal to make sure that learners at his school are properly educated and well developed.
He started working as a permanent educator in 2006 and had worked for several schools around Gauteng before he assumed his duties as a principal at Entshonalanga Primary School.
After he completed his studies in teaching, Mr Digashu said he worked temporarily at Jawe Jawe Ledwaba High School until all temporary posts were frozen.
He was unemployed for three months and then applied to Telkom to become a technician.
He spent six years with Telkom and then moved back to the teaching profession.
“While working at Telkom, there was this thing that kept knocking into my mind – that I was an educator. I then applied for teaching posts in Gauteng and shone. After a period of 10 years as a teacher, I was able to get promoted to Head of Department, Deputy Principal and then Principal. I achieved all of that because of hard work, passion and a love for children,” said Mr Digashu.
This committed family member and father of four children emphasised that you don’t need to be intelligent to become a teacher – passion takes the lead.
“Teaching is not only about what you know; it is about a love for children. If you love children enough you won’t compromise when you deal with them. Teachers are there to help learners to grow as people and they are responsible for imparting some of life’s most important lessons.
“They are there to inspire and encourage these children to strive for greatness, live to their fullest potential and see the best in themselves,” Mr Digashu emphasised.
Mr Digashu said he is going to keep the momentum going and make sure that his school’s learners work hard and that his school becomes one of the best schools in the township.
His message to the youth and matriculants is to remember that teaching is a profession which students can pursue.
“Our country lacks teachers who will guide youngsters in the right direction. I encourage people to go for teaching and change the lives of young people,” said Mr Digashu.
