STAFF and pupils of Zenzele Primary School in Folweni celebrated the receipt of a new classroom and a prefabricated office building sponsored by a local automotive parts manufacturer based in Prospecton, on Tuesday, 5 August.
According to Zodwa Mvelase, principal of Zenzele Primary, the school is experiencing an increase in students and requires additional grades to be accommodated with existing resources. GUD Holdings responded to the lack of adequate classrooms with a suggestion to convert a staffroom into a classroom for pupils. They also furnished the converted classroom with chalkboards, desks and chairs.
A prefabricated building with a staffroom, principal’s office and storeroom was also donated by GUD to the school. The new building was inaugurated with a special ribbon cutting ceremony with the company’s executives. “Thanks to GUD for investing in the pupils of Zenzele Primary. We are grateful and blessed by your generosity,” said Zodwa.
The school is special to the company as many of the workers from their Prospecton manufacturing site live in Folweni.
“We are proud to support Zenzele Primary and believe that by equipping the school with the tools to educate the children of this community, we uplift and empower future generations of South Africa,” said Red Shuttleworth, CEO of GUD Holdings.
Over the years the company has assisted Zenzele Primary with major repairs and renovations to the school’s building infrastructure as well as donating classroom furniture, lap desks, workbooks and a jungle gym.
