SPARK Kempton Park hosted a Sparks Fly morning assembly on May 29, in recognition of Child Protection Week, creating an important platform for scholars to engage in conversations around safety, wellbeing, kindness, bullying awareness, and cyber safety.

The session was supported by the school social worker, Miss Phumudzo Sadiki, and the SAPS Child Protection Unit, who equipped scholars with practical tools to help them stay safe, speak up when something is wrong, and support one another both at school and in their communities.

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Throughout the session, scholars were reminded that child protection is a shared responsibility and that every child has the right to feel safe, heard, and protected.

“Child Protection Week is an important reminder that schools play a critical role in creating safe spaces where children feel supported and empowered,” said Desiree Naidoo, principal of SPARK Kempton Park.

“We are grateful to our social worker and the SAPS Child Protection Unit for helping our scholars understand the importance of speaking up, showing kindness, and protecting themselves and one another.”