New class for Wittedrift Primary School

All smiles as learners at the Wittedrift Primary School show off their new classroom

 The preschool learners of Wittedrift have something to smile about. Thanks to the generosity of a donour, a new class was built especially for them.

 Carlos de Abrue of Belgium has opened his heart to the children of the Wittedrift Primary School. He donated a sum of money to Born in Africa, situated in Plettenberg Bay, which in turn made it possible for the school to build the new class. Born in Africa was started about five years ago by a number of people based in the Bitou area and some in Belgium. It aims to support the educational development of children from previously disadvantaged communities.

 Isabelle de Smul Brink, who is from Belgium, and who heads Born in Africa, said that their aim was to uplift education in Bitou in three ways. These included infrastructure support to schools in terms of resources, equipment and books and guidance to parents in order to facilitate the education of their children. The third vital component is the 'Adopt a Child' programme whereby individuals each contribute financially annually to the education of an individual child.

De Abreu, who was on holiday in the area said he created a foundation in loving memory of his wife Lilianne who died last year. The classroom was named after her.

 Mr Peter Chalmers, principal of Wittedrift Primary said, “the class will be used for preschool instruction. Many children who enrol at school are often unfamiliar with books and learning materials and this new class will be a wonderful environment to get these learners ready for 'big school'.  

REACH OUT TO YOUR COMMUNITY 
If you'd like to contribute to the success of this project, you can donate items such as toys, puzzles, crayons, pencils or anything that will amuse a youngster. Kindly contact Peter