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Port Shepstone Primary goes green for Arbor day

The Foundation phase pupils took part in a colouring in competition while Grade 7 pupils made items out of waste material.

Port Shepstone Primary School welcomed spring by celebrating Arbor Day on 7 September 2018. Pupils and teachers hosted an exciting programme of songs, poetry and educational presentations.

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The guest speaker, Pastor Reggie John, who has pioneered the Hope Park project, highlighted to learners the significance of Arbor Day and the importance of trees in our lives.

Planting a tree with Pastor Reggie John are Thabile Mncwabe, Kuhle Ngcobo, Melokuhle Sishi and Kyle Davids together with principal,  Sathananda Naidu.

Pastor John also participated in a tree planting ceremony. The Foundation phase pupils took part in a colouring in competition while Grade 7 pupils made items out of waste material.

Displaying their artwork from recycled materials are (Standing) Jordan Gcaba, Okhule Mzotho, Amanda Mavundla, Viandra Kistasamy, ( Seated ) Tiatus Naidoo and Phiwokuhle Mdubo

All items produced were put on display in the school library together with a bonsai and orchid display.

Port Shepstone Primary school is extremely proud of  Thandokazi Cebisa who participated in the Umbango River Conservancy Spellathon.

She won the Grade 3 Category and received a cash prize and a trophy for her outstanding achievement.

PSP teacher Anitha Mohan congratulates Umbango River Conservancy spellathon winner Thandokazi Cebisa for her impressive achievement.

 

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Fundiswa Mzobe

Fundiswa Mzobe works as a journalist covering various beats. She started her Caxton career with Ugu Eyethu more than 10 years ago, then went on to work as a digital assistant on the Herald website. She has now progressed to being an out-and-out reporter, with a particular focus on council, crime and political issues. Before that she worked as a radio journalist for a short period of time.
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