uBambiswano means
'holding hands'
UBAMBISWANO - TODAY AND TOMORROW
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Our programme has successfully ensured that we give our students opportunities and hope. We regularly review the programme to ensure we meet the requirements of our ever-changing world.
Areas of focus include:
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Ensuring that the core programme is integrated with relevant technology, leadership and life skills.
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Encouraging participation in sport, as we believe that sport plays an important role in promoting wellness and social cohesion.
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Consolidating relationships with our feeder schools, the Department of Education and other partners.
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We believe the success of uBambiswano is reflected in the success of our students. To this end, skills development and a focus on working towards tertiary education are critical to our programme.
WHAT IS UBAMBISWANO?
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uBambiswano is a Saturday School programme run by St Andrew’s School for Girls in Gauteng
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The programme is attended by students from schools in Daveyton and Etwatwa.
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We have a 33-year track record of contributing to the lives of over 1000 students.
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On average, 120 students from grades 5 to 9 attend the Saturday School over a five-year period.
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While literacy, numeracy, educational and life skills are our priority, additional enrichment activities
such as music, swimming and cooking are included in the programme. -
Our students call uBambiswano a ‘place of hope’, as they believe the programme is provides them
with the hope of a better future.
