Ward 21 councillor, Thabang Rampou continues to support learners from disadvantaged backgrounds through school shoe donations to various schools across the municipality.
The initiative aims to assist learners whose families face financial challenges, ensuring that they have access to essential school items that enable them to attend classes with dignity and confidence.
For learners from households struggling to meet basic educational expenses, the cost of school uniforms and shoes can place additional pressure on parents and guardians. Donations such as these can help reduce that burden, allowing learners to attend school in proper uniform alongside their peers.
Access to appropriate school clothing is not only about appearance but also about creating an environment where learners can focus on their education without feeling excluded because of their financial circumstances. By supporting learners with school shoes, the initiative contributes to their participation in the school environment and helps families redirect limited resources towards other essential needs.Rampou’s support for education also extends beyond school shoe donations.
Rampou has previously donated laptops to top-performing Grade 12 learners, providing them with technological resources to support their academic work and further educational opportunities.
The laptop donations highlight the importance of recognising academic achievement while ensuring that learners have access to tools that can assist them in their studies.Through school shoe donations and support for high-performing Grade 12 learners, Rampou’s initiatives address different aspects of education, from helping learners meet basic school requirements to promoting access to technology and academic development.
The continued support raises the importance of partnerships between local leadership, schools and communities in addressing challenges faced by learners from financially disadvantaged households.
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