Kliptown Primary School Crisis Committee established after protest
Kliptown Primary School takes a stand as new crisis committee is formed to address safety concerns.
A recent peaceful protest at Kliptown Primary School on October 31 has led to the formation of a crisis committee to address concerns about children and teachers’ safety.
The protest was sparked by worries about the temporary mobile classrooms used during the slow-paced project to remove old asbestos-roofed classrooms and to rebuild and refurbish the classrooms.
Parents are concerned about the safety of their children and the non-conducive environment where children are expected to learn.
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Officials from the Gauteng Department of Education, Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture visited KSP on November 1 to inspect the school premises and the mobile classrooms.
Miles Bhudu, the secretary and acting spokesperson of the Eldorado Park Steering Committee, has welcomed the intervention of the department.
Stakeholder representation
The committee brings together the School Governing Body (SGB), principal and deputy principal, educators, parents and EPASCO.
All stakeholders agreed on the terms of reference and the committee’s objectives which include;
• Establishing a timeframe for demolishing, rebuilding, and refurbishing the old asbestos-roofed school.
• Installing essential facilities such as water, toilets, electricity, and ablution blocks.
• Providing furniture for mobile classes, including those for Early Childhood Development (ECD) Grade R.
• Meeting with contractors and service providers.
• Ensuring internal and external communication, including media engagement.
The committee aims to address the concerns of parents and stakeholders, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and teachers at KSP.
