13-02-2014, 04:27 PM
Thohoyandou - Thousands of schoolchildren in Limpopo will have access to practical science lessons following the handover of laboratory kits to 30 schools in the Vhembe region.
Representatives from the Telkom Foundation handed over the kits during a function held at the Life Science Centre of the University of Venda in Thohoyandou.
“Maths and science opens doors of learning and some of the world's most lucrative and rewarding jobs are rooted in science and maths. Astronomy, food science, geography and sound engineering all require a qualification in science,†said Telkom Foundation project manager Judy Poo.
Poo said careers in maths and science help South Africa compete with the best in the world.
"The process of developing a workforce starts in our schools and that is why educating South Africa’s children is vitally important," she said.
The manager applauded the joint venture between Telkom Foundation and the University of Venda through which deep rural schools in the Vhembe region were identified for the project.
“Students study with our bursaries; learners discover the power of the internet with our equipment and our network while teachers sharpen their skills by participating in our programmes.
"MyLab Chemistry & Science Kits put the necessary apparatus at the disposal of teachers, and allow them to do the practical work in maths and sciences, which are scarce resources,†added Poo.
Albert Mabasa, a teacher from Shingwedzi Secondary School near Malamulele, said he was happy to receive the mobile lab on behalf of his school.
"Our learners eagerly need best equipment to be able to produce best results in maths and sciences and the donation of kits will help deep rural learners in this regard," said Mabasa.
"We promise the Telkom Foundation that with the kits we hope to improve matric results in rural schools across the Vhembe region." – SAnews.gov.za
Representatives from the Telkom Foundation handed over the kits during a function held at the Life Science Centre of the University of Venda in Thohoyandou.
“Maths and science opens doors of learning and some of the world's most lucrative and rewarding jobs are rooted in science and maths. Astronomy, food science, geography and sound engineering all require a qualification in science,†said Telkom Foundation project manager Judy Poo.
Poo said careers in maths and science help South Africa compete with the best in the world.
"The process of developing a workforce starts in our schools and that is why educating South Africa’s children is vitally important," she said.
The manager applauded the joint venture between Telkom Foundation and the University of Venda through which deep rural schools in the Vhembe region were identified for the project.
“Students study with our bursaries; learners discover the power of the internet with our equipment and our network while teachers sharpen their skills by participating in our programmes.
"MyLab Chemistry & Science Kits put the necessary apparatus at the disposal of teachers, and allow them to do the practical work in maths and sciences, which are scarce resources,†added Poo.
Albert Mabasa, a teacher from Shingwedzi Secondary School near Malamulele, said he was happy to receive the mobile lab on behalf of his school.
"Our learners eagerly need best equipment to be able to produce best results in maths and sciences and the donation of kits will help deep rural learners in this regard," said Mabasa.
"We promise the Telkom Foundation that with the kits we hope to improve matric results in rural schools across the Vhembe region." – SAnews.gov.za