English EN

Sokhanyo Primary School

Gugulethu
Western Cape

Share This Post

30m² prefabricated library

Date Launched

26 May 2023

Location

Gugulethu,

Western Cape

No of children

387 children

Year started

1963

Impact achieved

• Sokhanyo Primary School, in Gugulethu on the outskirts of the city of Cape Town did not have a library and relied on classroom reading corners for literacy support. The new library offers learners a wide range of books and educational materials which teachers also use to support their lesson plans.

• Principal, Thanduxolo Enoch Mthalane, told those present at the launch event: “Our school is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and our motto is: ‘Khanya ukhanyise’, be bright and brighten others. Our vision is clear teaching, learning in a democratic, inclusive and viable environment. This gift of a library with more than 2,700 books will go a long way towards assisting us to achieve this vision.”

• Breadline Africa Partnership Manager, Caroline Tinsley added: “I would like to thank Biblionef for sourcing all the reading material and connecting us with the Bookery, who will provide training for the teachers and provide the facilities for the school to have a book borrowing system. I hope you will take books home and introduce them to your family and friends. I would also like to thank Allan Gray Philanthropy. I know that together, we have contributed to the success of this library.

More To Explore

Classroom

Khulani Day Care Centre

40m² classroom and 15m² subdivided kitchen and toilet facility Date Launched 26 July 2023 Location Botrivier, Western Cape No of children 42 children Year started

Kitchen

Bramble Way Primary School

Bramble Way Primary School officially opened in June 1962 – and it is fitting that the children, staff and parents celebrated the launch of a

Library

Weltevreden Valley Core Primary School

There couldn’t be a better day to officially open a library than on Valentine’s Day! On 14 February, the 1,478 children and teachers of Weltevreden

Your contribution is what keeps us going.

On behalf of the children, we thank you for your kindness and support.

Donate Now