Education is a societal matter!

Schools are centres of community life. This means that each community should regard a school as it’s asset: to be protected, guided and nurtured. For this reason, communities are expected to create an environment that is conducive to learning. By doing that, communities will play a very important role in helping all children succeed in school and in later life. When parents, teachers, students, and community view one another as partners in education, a caring community forms around learners that only produce positive results.

How can communities support the ‘Hands up 4 Education’ campaign?

• Volunteer your time, skills and resources at a school or learning centre
• Buy a book, school bag or a pair of school shoes for a needy learner
• Start a food garden at your local school
• Start an after school homework class
• Assist sport and cultural teams at your local school
• Assist teachers and learners with the upkeep of the school property
• Donate learning and extramural resources
• Mentor learners and expose them to different career opportunities
• Declare study hours in your street during exams
• Provide access to your internet connection or printer to your neighbour or colleague’s child for research or revision
• Show appreciation for the efforts of teachers and support them
• Protect schools from vandalism and crime
• Support the Class of 2011