Inkwenkwezi Primary School

We delivered ABCA books to Inkwenkwezi Primary School in Soweto. Most of the students at the school come from the squatter camps nearby – they don’t pay school fees and receive a meal at school each day (usually their only food for the day).

The teachers were very excited and sincerely appreciated all the books as they know the value of reading, especially for these students who don’t have anything where they live.

We received a warm welcome from a few students from each grade who had specially prepared a presentation for us. The younger students read their books, and the older ones recited the introductions to the South African Constitution and the African Union Constitution. The students had picked flowers to welcome us to the school.

Mr Lekgalake, the principal, is very passionate about his school and improving the lives of his learners. Monde Mtenjana, who contacted ABCA for the books, took us on a tour of the school. It is well maintained but needs upgrading, which they don't have the funds for and are looking for sponsors to help them. A classroom with shelves was meant to be the library, but was instead being used as a storeroom for textbooks. The school want to convert this room into a proper library for the students to enjoy the books!

Written by Lauren Klevansky

Posted May 2023