Hytec Supports Learning In Rural KZN

Mrs Sindi Nkabini (left), a Technology educator from Gobindlovu High school, and a colleague examine a special water-testing kit supplied by Umgeni Water.

Gobindlovu Technical High School, a needy rural High school in the Pietermaritzburg region sponsored by Hytec as part of its Social Corporate Responsibility initiative, was one of 15 schools invited on an educational outing to Umgeni Water in March this year.

With the advent of Outcomes Based Education, the various teaching resources and facilities offered by Umgeni Water have become very popular with teachers, especially those from under- resourced schools. Water purification is a topic that covers a number of learning areas (subjects) from Science to Biology to Agriculture and even Economics. Learners who belong to schools serviced by the Umgeni programme have access to special water-testing kits, go on excursions to water purification sites, receive colourful posters, are encouraged to begin environmental clubs and are exposed to relevant presentations in the areas of water supply.

According to Gobindlovu principal, Mr Mbali Nkabini, his school is constantly being exposed to amazing educational opportunities and school resources as a result of being members of the Schooltrade network. Nkabini thanked Hytec for making this possible.