ThengWood partnership celebrates unity through flag-hoisting and puzzle day
Learners from Norwood Primary School and Iphutheng Primary School came together for a day of friendship, teamwork and celebration as the ThengWood partnership became official.
The spirit of unity was on full display as learners from Norwood Primary School and Iphutheng Primary School gathered for a special ThengWood flag-hoisting ceremony and puzzle day.
ThengWood is the name of the partnership between the two schools, which focuses on sharing resources and opportunities that benefit learners.
Alongside the symbolic raising of the ThengWood flag, learners enjoyed puzzle day activities, where they practised teamwork, problem-solving skills, and socialising with peers from both schools.
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Among the supporters of the partnership was EduFern, a non-profit organisation that provides educational resources to the schools.
Founder of EduFern, Gareth Fernley, said the organisation supplied books and educational software to support learners.
“These kids need support a lot. We are assisting the kids with those free resources, and we have got a solution, which is mother tongue-based learning.”
Teachers from both schools noted that the alliance had a meaningful impact.
Iphutheng teacher Dorcas Mogashoa said the partnership had helped create a strong sense of belonging among learners and staff.
“The collaboration with Norwood has done so much for Iphutheng, and I think Norwood would say the same in terms of sharing resources, collaborating for events and empowering one another, from the teachers to the learners as well,” she said.
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Mogashoa added that learners have embraced the partnership, noting that they no longer identified themselves as Iphutheng or Norwood, but as ThengWood.
Norwood teacher Serisha Naicker said learners were always eager to spend time with their friends from Iphutheng.
“They get very excited when they hear that the other school is coming over, and they just wait to see their friends from the other school,” she said.
The flag-hoisting ceremony and puzzle day served as a reminder of the growing alliance between the two schools and the role ThengWood continues to play in building educational opportunities and lasting friendships.
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