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The school environment is

conducive for teaching and
learning; however, it is a

double story building with no
ramps to accommodate

wheelchair users, which is not

inclusive for them. The school
consist of 38 number of

classes and an additional 6
kwikspace modular

classrooms (Zozo) due to the shortage of classes. Each class consist of approximately

50-75 learners, which results in an overcrowded classroom. The classrooms are well
ventilated, most classes consist of smart boards and white boards with overhead

projectors with Wi-Fi accessible to all learners. These tools enhance student and
teacher engagement and improved learning that meet the needs of students in the

21st century skills. There is also not enough tables and chairs for the learners.

The school community tries to improve the wellbeing, health and safety of the school

by proving learners with breakfast and lunch and tighten by installing cameras and
security guards at the gate to limit unauthorised access for the safety of the pupils and

the stuff. In terms of the wellbeing of the learners the school has sport grounds even
though they are not fully equipped.

The school allows a diverse cultural and

religious practices because there is a learner
who is a “Sangoma” meaning traditional healer

and she can take part in the learning process.

The school norm is that every Friday morning
learners gather together at the school assembly

to pray and worship which is a Christian
practice. The dominating languages at this

school is Sesotho, Sepedi and Setswana which

are the learners home languages, however the

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