Ethembeni School in Cato Ridge thrives on discipline, stimulation and pupil activity. Established in 1984, the state-subsidised school caters for learners with physical disabilities or who are visually impaired. The well-run school has a total enrolment of 300 learners, all of whom board in hostels on the grounds. The school follows the mainstream curriculum from the foundation stage up to Grade 7 and then offers skills training for learners who have completed their academic education. These skills include agriculture, literacy, numeracy, technology, life skills, hairdressing, woodwork and needlework, amongst others. One hundred and four dedicated and passionate staff members form part of the establishment and consist of educators, therapists, nursing staff, a psychologist and caregivers.
For the second year in a row, Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting have sponsored each graduate with a travel mug to congratulate them on their achievement as well as to provide a momento for the pupils to remember the school by. These gifts will be handed out at their much anticipated awards ceremony on Saturday, 30th November.
For more information on Ethembeni School or to provide support in the form of manpower, goods or funds, please phone Maria James on 074 127 8069.
Photo: Back – Pam and Greg Setzkorn from Setzkorn Health and Wealth with Nobuhle Mthethwa and in front – Lungelo Sithole, Bongiwe Mkhize and Nkosenhle Nzama get ready for Ethembeni School’s prize-giving on Saturday, 30th November.