MORE than 100 disadvantaged pupils from Treasure Trove primary school in Barkerville outside Lichtenburg will benefit a newly kitchen. The Green Kitchen was donated by Old Mutual organization.
The principal at the school, Dorah Batsi welcomed the donation. She said the kitchen will come in handy.
“Good nutrition and successful education go hand in hand. Some of our learners travel long distances to school without food. This affects them to concentrate in class and eventually their education is affected. Spending hours at school without food is almost impossible to concentrate on their lessons. We are very grateful for this donation. It will make the needed difference in the lives of our pupils,” Batsi said.
Provincial General Manager from the donor, Robertson Themba said they were committed to contribute positively to communities. He said they have also invested in a greater future for South Africa.
“The Green Kitchens project addresses South Africa’s pressing need for food security and improved child nutrition and education. Fully equipped and self-contained kitchen units at under-resourced schools will ensure that disadvantaged pupils have at least one hot meal a day.
“Education is a key focus area for us. We are also committed to R350 million over seven years to improve Mathematics and Physical Science subjects. We also want to uplift underperforming schools. The company also wants to improve school management and teaching capabilities,” he said.
“We are also frequent donor of some initiatives like planting trees, donated school shoes to the needy and sponsored name boards. That helps to build the schools identity and pride. We have also donated laptops, modems and projectors to improve efficiencies and the quality of teaching delivered to pupils,” Themba said.
He further added that other schools like Mahube and Bothibello primary schools from Klerksdorp and Rustenburg respectively also benefited from the project. -TDN
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