Last week I had the privilege to help out for two days at the new Montessori School (Ikhaya Labantwana) in Coffee Bay, while some of the other teachers were receiving their training. Previously the Montessori school was much smaller but the new school which opened its doors just a few weeks ago, already has about 30 kids attending.
I had loads of fun and was happy to spend time with my little friends, some of whom I've already known for a while from around Coffee Bay and the Reading Hut. Personally I think this school is one of the best things that exist around here. These kids are learning so much and already have such a high step up in an otherwise very sad educational system. There are four year olds here who can already put letters together to form words whilst I daily spend time with 9 year olds from the regular public schools around, who still don't know the complete alphabet!
I really believe that to make a change in the education of a nation (that has lagged behind for too long because of apartheid, poverty etc.) the best place to start is with the little ones and laying for them a solid foundation. This is what's being done here.
Well done to the magnificently passionate Dawn Brochenin and all her hard work together with those who helped her make this school a possibility! May the futures of these little ones be blessed.
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