Rural primary school pupils visit Cape Town
GRADE 7 pupils from Loeriesfontein Primary School had the opportunity to visit Table Mountain, a very popular aquarium at the V&A Waterfront and enjoyed a harbour cruise on the magnificent Atlantic Ocean thanks to the Loeriesfontein and Khobab wind farms.
Forty pupils benefited from the five-day educational tour, which was aimed at exposing and helping the pupils gain an alternate perspective, while simultaneously expanding their knowledge.
This support is one of many educational programmes and initiatives that the local wind farms support in Loeriesfontein.
The comprehensive approach extends all the way through to tertiary education, with the bursary programme for local Loeriesfontein students.
The economic development manager for Khobab Wind Farm, Vanessa Fredericks, said these kinds of trips assist the youth to gain real-world experiences that cannot be taught in a classroom.
Fredericks further explained that it broadens their minds to different cultures and strengthens their knowledge of the world around them.
“It is for these reasons that we decided to support the tour. We trust that it will go a long way in motivating learners to work harder and set goals for their future,” said Fredericks.
She added that the tour provided a great opportunity for pupils to create memories that will last a lifetime as well as to bring subjects to life, boost their self-confidence, motivate them and encourage good behaviour.
Loeriesfontein Primary School principal Joline Klaaste said that this is an invaluable experience for every Grade 7 pupil at Loeriesfontein Primary School … or any rural school.
“It gives learners who are heading to high school in other towns, or those who will be moving to the city after matric, a chance to broaden their horizons.
“As a result of this tour, the learners were able to see a whole world of possibilities,” said Klaaste.