Eastridge Christian School showed its commitment to fostering a sense of community and social responsibility on March 6 by taking a break from the classroom to clean up the streets in Bramley.
With the help of the JMPD and Bramley police members, a successful cleaning of the street was accomplished by the school.
The deputy head at the school, Nobuhle Zondo, said, “Educating our learners to have an express involvement in community development initiatives and also educating them on cleanliness, teamwork, and involvement in extracurricular activities is the key to our school culture.”
She added that the cleanup to keep their area clean was aimed at making the school’s presence felt in the community while encouraging new parents to enrol their little ones at the school.
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“We are planning on having at least two of these initiatives throughout the year, involving other educational phases as well.”
Zondo explained that this was their first clean-up campaign, however, after seeing the success of this one, they are planning to make the next one even bigger. They plan to spread the news about cleanliness to the community and to create a responsibility check for the learners.
“The act of cleaning the streets raises awareness about the importance of maintaining a clean environment. Our initiative serves as a practical example of environmental stewardship, inspiring others to adopt similar practices in their daily lives.”
She pointed out that beyond this physical clean up, the initiative offered educational opportunities where learners learned about waste management, recycling, and the impact of litter on the ecosystem.
“We aim to empower our learners with knowledge that extends beyond the classroom.”
She concluded by stating that cleaner streets contribute to a healthier and safer community, and removing litter reduces the risk of accidents, fosters a healthier living environment, and minimises the potential for the spread of diseases.
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