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Special Event Marks Adoption of the Adelaide Tambo School |
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After a two year relationship where the Gift of the Givers Foundation assisted the Adelaide Tambo School in Jabavu, Soweto, the disaster relief NGO officially adopted the school on June 24, 2009, in a ceremony held at the school.
The auspicious occasion was graced by Ms Mapule Ramasedi, Deputy Chief Educator in the Partnersip Unit, Gauteng Department of Education. At the function, Gift of the Givers (GOTG) emphasized their commitment to the learners and educators of the school, that they will build two classrooms, a library and a staff room, upgrade the clinic, install a remote clinic, assist with the development of the sports field, and commit to continue providing groceries for the hostel kitchen and material for the skills based classes. The architectural plans for the building extension are already available.
Speeches were given by Ms Mapule Ramasedi from the Gauteng Department of Education, Mr Zondi the Ward Councillor, Thandi Shongwe and Allauddin Sayed from GOTG, Lindela Memani the school principal, and Mr M. Komane, the School Governing Body Representative. The guests were also treated to excellent recitals from a choir and comedy and a skit from two very talented learners. The event ended with lunch and hearts full of hope and pride. |
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Nedbank National Championship for the Physically Disabled, April 3-9, 2009 |
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Gift of the Givers sponsored the Adelaide Tambo School Sports Team for the Nedbank National Championship for the Physically Disabled held at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth from April 3-9, 2009.
Here is the daily diary of GOTG’s project coordinator, Joseph Thomas:
Friday: 3 April 2009
We are introduced to the 22 athletes and the seven caretakers that are going to Port Elizabeth. We gave each athlete a gift pack and GOTG T-shirt. We took individual pictures of all the athletes, writing down their names and the events they are going to participate in. Mr PJM Mdletshe laid down the rules and the code of conduct which we all had to adhere to. After the rendition of a special prayer everybody boarded the bus which left for Port Elizabeth at 15h30.
Saturday: 4 April 2009
The GOTG team left for Port Elizabeth. Together with all the athletes, officials, and caretakers we attended the opening ceremony, which was held in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Hall. The flame for the games was lit, and the games were officially opened.
Left:Joseph Thomas from GOTG accompanied the team on the trip. Right: The Adelaide Tambo School was part of the Central Gauteng team who went to the Nedbank Championships in Port Elizabeth.
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