Mamelodi high school gets R1.5m facelift
The massive undertaking included the refurbishment of more than 10 school buildings, including 33 classrooms, railings, road markings, curbs, parking bays, signage and more.
Mamelodi Secondary School received a makeover to the value of R1.5-million on Wednesday.
This was made possible by PPG’s New Paint for a New Start Initiative, as the company cut the ribbon and announced the completion of a colourful and transformative makeover of the school.
The local project brought together more than 80 South African volunteers, including PPG employees, customers, suppliers and school teachers, to help paint the school with products the company had donated.
The massive undertaking included the refurbishment of more than 10 school buildings, including 33 classrooms, railings, road markings, curbs, parking bays, signage and more.
The company plans to help people through its community engagement efforts and said that improving educational facilities in the markets where it operates was one of its focus areas.
It expressed gratitude for being able to help beautify the high school and to create learning spaces that would inspire bright starts for the learners.
The most memorable feature of the project was an 88m2 mural painted in the school’s central quad. Designed by mural artist, Murray Cowan, the vibrant multi-dimensional work of art was intended to inspire learners with meaningful imagery and messages they can relate to.
School principal, Mogo Selahle said gratitude is the brush that colours the world with kindness.
“We are indebted to PPG for selecting our school as the beneficiary of this year’s Colourful Communities project. The generous paint donation has brought vibrant possibilities and endless creativity to our environment,” said Selahle.
“Support like this illuminates the path of learning and will inspire our students to dream, create and thrive. Our school is the heart of our community and this investment will help us produce well-rounded, contributing members of society.”
SGB chairperson Victor Motau said to protect the paint and school property, the school parents have agreed that if learners are found to be damaging the paint, their parents would have to pay for the damages.
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