A community support project aimed at enhancing the infrastructure and overall learning environment at Carolusberg Primary School in Springbok has successfully reached completion thanks to funding from Kangnas Wind Farm.
A COMMUNITY support project aimed at enhancing the infrastructure and overall learning environment at Carolusberg Primary School in Springbok has successfully reached completion thanks to funding from Kangnas Wind Farm.
The project, which commenced in 2022, included crucial maintenance work and infrastructure upgrades to promote health and safety within the school premises.
The first phase of the project encompassed a comprehensive refurbishment of the school building, including the painting of the premises, fascia board replacement and the installation of burglar bars for the safety and security of the school community.
The second phase focused on expanding the school kitchen and the installation of a water tank and pipes to ensure a reliable water supply to the toilets, especially during water outages.
Two local contractors worked diligently to ensure the successful execution of each of the phases.
The economic development manager for Kangnas Wind Farm, Rouchet Daniels, said they partnered with Carolusberg Primary School to address the identified infrastructure needs at the school. This, he said, was towards recognising the role that the physical school environment plays in learner education outcomes, especially in fostering better instruction and reducing dropout rates.
“This impactful initiative has helped to transform the school, providing a safe haven for both learners and teachers with additions such as a larger, modernised kitchen for meal prep,” said Daniels.
The principal of Carolusberg Primary School, Xavier Diergaardt, expressed gratitude towards Kangnas Wind Farm for their support.
“We are grateful for the support that Kangnas Wind Farm has provided to the school and as a result, the quality of teaching and learning can improve. The school is also a much safer environment, and with the expanded kitchen the children now have a safe space to enjoy their food since they previously had to eat outside even in cold weather conditions.
“Additionally, the school has a nice new look since it has been painted,” said Diergaardt.
