Moroke’s Lesedi-sedi honours grandparents

More than 50 grandparents were honoured and acknowledged by the management of Lesedi-sedi Educare Centre at Moroke on September 30.

The event also served to conclude the Heritage Month celebrations.

Donning their traditional regalia, the gogos and mkhulus danced to music of bygones days.

Traditional cuisine was served at the event, while the pupils performed cultural dances like kiba and makgakgasa.

Pel Moloto, founder and executive head of Lesedi-sedi Independent Primary School, said grandparents play a crucial role in the life of a learners.

“Grandparents, whether paternal or maternal, are equally cherished and loved due to the critical roles they play in their grandchildren’s lives.
“As Lesedi-sedi Independent Primary School we are glad to have Grandparents’ Day on our school calendar. After several school-parent interactions and narratives from learners, we realised that many learners are looked after by their grandparents.

“We appreciate that grandparents from our school community invest significant physical and emotional energy into caring for their grandchildren on a regular basis. Their care is embedded in a strong familial relationship, which in turn is being strengthened through regular involvement and engagement with grandchildren,” added Moloto.

Some learners narrated their grandparents’ traditional, rich, life experiences that motivate them to work hard in school, develop pro-social behaviour and appreciate the dynamic changes in their lives.

Among the panel of motivational speakers was Pastor Nigross Manana. He indicated that the elders play a major role in local families.

“When the elders speak, everyone listens. Today we are here to honour you.”  The event was concluded with all the elders being handed gifts by the management of Lesedi-sedi. The management also shared a cake with the grandparents.