Radley Private School learners make a sharp turn to a famous heritage museum
Local learners spend the learning about South Africa’s democracy at Constitutional Hill Human Rights Precinct.
The Grade 6 and 7 learners of Radley Private School were treated to a historical and educational day tour to South Africa’s respected heritage museum, Constitutional Hill Human Rights Precinct on August 15.
The Grade 6 learners covered democracy and South Africa’s Constitution in social science, while the Grade 7 learners covered human rights and responsibilities during their life skills lessons.
Social science teacher Rachael Jacobs said the trip to Constitutional Hill reinforced what the learners were currently learning because they got to see the prison cells and court in person which helped them gain a deeper perspective.
“It was an eye-opening experience because they got to see the terrible conditions that people lived in and then realise why the fight for equality was such a turning point in South Africa,” said Jacobs.
“They need to understand why it’s so important for them to learn about and be thankful for the sacrifices that others made.”
Shriya Moodley (11) said her highlight of the excursion was when they got to see the isolated prison cells. “This highlighted how the prison system drove the prisoners crazy and they drew and scratched on the walls to maintain a sense of sanity,” said Shriya.
“This trip showed us that back in the day, life was extremely unfair for the majority of the population and now things are more aligned and fair.”
Keval Maistry (12) said, “Back in the day, it was wild and no one cared for the people of colour in South Africa. The President treated certain races better than others. The way of life was horrendous.”
He said it was shocking to see the cells that people were forced into with no dignity. His highlight included seeing where and how the prisoners had lunch.
Katleho Kubeka (14) learnt that prisoners were treated unfairly.
“Being in that environment showed me that the treatment of people was extremely wrong. South Africa used to sing for hope and this showed me that our people always believed in a chance at a good life. We can still carry this hope with us today.”
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