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Love Trust opens Nokuphila’s Sports Grounds in President Park

"A healthy mind, is a healthy body," these were the words of the Nokuphila School principal when asked about the new sports field.

Love Trust, responsible for the running of President Park-based Nokuphila school launched a new pavilion and sports fields at the school.

The school’s sports ground was packed to capacity as teachers, parents and learners alike enjoyed the opening of the sports field.

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Love Trust CEO Martin Morrison, Fred Payze and David Anderson are seated in the grandstand. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

This happened on November 10 at the school from 10:00 to 12:00. Parents, teachers and learners were entertained by other learners who narrated poems while others came to the stage to share their dance skills. Preschool learners also narrated a recorded performance item led by teacher Julia Chiroodza.

Love Trust CEO Martin Morrison addresses parents, learners and teachers. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

The school’s principal, Mabel Sikhakhane said sports and culture-related extra-curricular activities teach learners many important life lessons.
“This day is a success because all that we have planned and is going according to what we have anticipated. This pavilion will serve as the platform for nurturing children’s talent, instilling discipline, and fostering a sense of camaraderie for all our learners,” said Sikhakhane.

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She said the pavilion will play a huge role in creating stars of the future.

Thokozile Malala and Nokuphila School principal Mabel Sikhakhane. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

Love Trust CEO, Martin Morrison said they hoped the pavilion would encourage more learners to take part in the school’s sports and culture programme.
Morrison said they were thankful to all the donors who put in a helping hand in ensuring that the sports field is erected.

“Every learner here at Nokuphila has learnt two great words – thank you and please. I want to thank you all for your input, commitment and sacrifice to the life of this school. It is our responsibility as adults to value sportsmanship and award the courage of learners to act rather than focus on winning or losing,” said Morrison.

Young learners perform waka waka dance as cheerleaders. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

When Morrison announced that for the first time, the Grade 7 learners do not have to leave the school as they will be introducing Grade 8 next year, was met with resounding applause by the parents, teachers and learners from the grandstand.

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