Ort SA celebrates Mandela Day
HOUGHTON ESTATE – ORT SA celebrates Nelson Mandela International Day with a remarkable occasion filled with laughter and happiness.
Ort SA joined the rest of South Africans and communities across the world on 18 July to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day.
There were loads of fun activities, laughs, hugs and activities when Atos SA celebrated the day at ORT SA. The initial plan was to donate and make the learners lunch, however, it ended up being a morning filled with much more.
Marcelle Ravid, marketing and communications manager from Ort SA said, “Atos SA would like to thank Ort SA for allowing them to be part of Tata’s special day. My highlight of the day would be the vibe, it was beautiful – just the way Mandela wanted it to be – male and female, from different cultures, backgrounds and nationalities all united.”
The event which was organised under the theme ‘We Are All Connected’ as envisaged by the Ort SA Youth Ambassadors and Youth Club members, learners from King David Linksfield High, King David Victory Park High, Alexandra High and Ivory Park Secondary.
The learners took ownership of the day and did an incredible job. CEO of Ort SA Ariellah Rosenberg said, “Huge thanks to these Grade 10 and 11’s who put all their energy into making each activity a success, not forgetting our sponsors, Atos SA, Hudeco and the British Council to whom we are so grateful.”
The 60 Grade 6 and 7 learners from four Alexandra primary schools and Bramley Primary School who participated in the Ort SA Coding Clubs found new connections through games, art activities, songs and dance. “We had a wonderful day with you, making new friends and building relationships with other people. Celebrating Madiba in this way was awesome,” said some of the children.
Details: Ort SA 011 728 7154.
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