New ECD centre at Munsieville Primary for 40 little ones
Principal of Munsieville Primary is delighted by the developments at the school and what they represent for local children.
The importance of quality early childhood education was strongly emphasised by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Basic Education Department’s Lekgotla on 21 January, where he gave the keynote address.
“We must produce children who are obsessed with consuming existing knowledge and create a burning desire among them to produce new knowledge,” he said.
Silverstar, which is committed to becoming catalysts of change in the community in which it operates with a strong focus on education, has recognised this crucial need and in collaboration with local partners, has established an Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre at Munsieville Primary School.
“We were approached by Christopher Kok from an NGO, Raithuta Child Educare Centre, which operates in Mogale City, to assist in upgrading his ECD centre to adhere to local government standards. The Silverstar CSI committee visited the existing facility and found conditions to be less than ideal, unsafe and unhygienic for the children. We approached Munsieville Primary School, with which we have a longstanding and good relationship, to discuss the possibility of establishing an ECD Centre at the school. The principal, Judith Jabulile, was very positive,”Adele Wilson, Silverstar CSI Manager explained.
Munsieville Primary School contributed a classroom and a teacher, Priscilla Mafora, to the newly located Raithuta Educare Centre. She works with Christopher, teaching and running the centre. Within the first week of the school opening in January, 31 children had registered at the centre that can accommodate 40 children.
Silverstar’s contribution and commitment to the school include Grade RR BrainBoosters training and evaluation in a range of modules for both Priscilla and Christopher; first-aid training for both educators; 10 tables and 40 chairs; and a wide selection of arts and crafts materials, educational games and equipment.
Judith Jabulile, Principal of Munsieville Primary, is delighted by the developments at the school and what they represent for local children.
Silverstar’s investment in the education of children in the area is founded on a deep-seated belief that every child has the right to a good education and to opportunities for a bright future. It includes initiatives such as working with and donating to ECD centres, the Moves for Life chess programme, which impacts 4 111 learners in seven primary schools in Mogale City; the Columba peer-driven leadership programme for high schools in economically disadvantaged communities; and a career development and guidance programme for high school learners from Grades 9 to 12.
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