Teachers graduate to lay solid foundations

On Friday the 3rd of December 2010, Sikhula Sonke hosted and celebrated a graduation ceremony for our Basic Assistant Teachers’ training. In total there were 37 learners who graduated and received certificates of competence in facilitating all components of active learning and practicals in early childhood development.

The assistant teachers are placed in Educare Centres around Khayelitsha, and most of them are the neediest centres that need support and mentoring. The Sikhula Sonke training not only assists teachers but also offers ongoing coaching and support for the entire educare centre, which impacts highly on the quality of education received by the children.

One of the learners appointed to speak during the event Ms Mirriam April from Nonkqubela Educare shared an emotional story of how the programme has helped her to grow in the care for children. She encouraged Sikhula Sonke staff to grow and be a fountain of knowledge for generations to come.This is indeed an inspiring feedback from the learners that Sikhula Sonke is contributing towards greater good of providing quality pre-education to the children of Khayelitsha.