What Suzuki did to help these children is heartwarming
Suzuki together with its advertising agency, Penquin, recently funded the construction of two classrooms at a rural school near East London in the Eastern Cape.
The Bulugha Primary School serves about 160 learners from the surrounding farms and settlements, but as is the case with so many smaller rural schools, is seriously lacking in resources – despite the best efforts of its dedicated principal.
While this resolve to create a school on the foundations of discipline and response is evident in the positive, willing attitude of the teachers and the learners, one of the many issues facing the school is the shortage of space.
Until recently, Grades 1 to 3 had to share a classroom, as did Grades 4 and 5, making it very difficult for teachers to provide learners with the dedicated, grade-specific attention they need and deserve.
Recognising the plight of the school, Suzuki agreed to fund the construction of two additional classrooms in conjunction with Bottles 2 Build Schools, an initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of school classrooms nationally.
The classrooms are built using an innovative eco-friendly construction method based on interlocking plastic bottles, resulting in sturdy, well-insulated structures that can be erected quickly and cost-effectively.
The new classrooms will transform the life of the children at the school, and the ability of its teaching staff to educate them efficiently.
“We would like to urge corporates seeking to support a worthy cause of national importance to consider investing in the future of the country by assisting in ensuring that our learners have access to the school facilities they so urgently need,” stated Suzuki.