Learners at St Ursula’s Primary School marked Mandela Day by preparing sandwiches for residents of the Tower of Life Men’s Shelter, using bread, jam and peanut butter generously donated by the school community.

As part of the initiative, learners dedicated 67 minutes to serving others in honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy. They also donated 67 loaves of bread to support the shelter.

According to principal Ann Owgan, the donation of exactly 67 loaves was not planned, making the gesture even more meaningful.

“It was a beautiful reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can come together in extraordinary ways,” she said.

Owgan thanked everyone who contributed to the initiative.

“Thank you to every learner, parent and staff member who contributed. Together, we didn’t just make sandwiches – we shared hope, compassion and the reminder that every act of kindness has the power to make a difference.”

She added that the initiative reflects the belief that it is in everyone’s hands to make a better world for all who live in it.

“The Mandela Day project also forms part of the school’s Catholic ethos. Inspired by unconditional love for God and one’s neighbour, the initiative encourages selfless acts of service that meet physical, spiritual and moral needs.

According to the school, this reflects Christ’s love and sacrifice, from simple acts of kindness to supporting global aid initiatives such as Catholic Relief Services.