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In line with one of the words of the late global icon, Nelson Mandela, that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” General Motors South Africa (GMSA) marked the Mandela Day celebration this week by reaching out to the Adolph Schauder Primary School in Schauderville.
The school, which is the beneficiary of the company’s 2016 Adopt-a-School programme, was abuzz with 67 Minutes for Mandela activities as GMSA executives, employees and retirees rolled up their sleeves to unveil new facilities whilst also serving a nourishing cup of soup and teaching Grade R’s arts and crafts.
The excitement at the school was great during the activities as the school now boasts a brand new library fully stocked with books donated by Oxford Books and GMSA employees, a vegetable garden cultivated by GMSA’s retirees and refurbished ablution facilities.
A statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA quoted the GMSA Corporate Communications and PR Manager, Gishma Johnson, as saying that the company’s corporate social responsibility was aimed at sustainable projects that improve the quality of education as she explained why the company spent Mandela Day at Adolph Schauder Primary School.
According to Johnson, “67 Minutes for Mandela gave us an opportunity to involve our employees and their families in the projects and to witness the initiatives already undertaken by the company in the school. This year so far more than 100 employees and their families generously volunteered their time at the school.”
The statement also quoted Adolph Schauder Primary School Principal, Mr. Thomas Matthews, as expressing the school community’s gratitude for having been adopted by GMSA this year.
“The renovations and improvements instill a sense of value and pride into our learners and teachers. GMSA’s generous efforts will have a huge positive impact on many learners who will pass through the school in years to come,” Matthews was quoted as saying.
The statement disclosed that in addition to initiatives at the school, GMSA also donated 67 blankets to Missionvale Care Centre and 120 soccer balls to the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s United in Sport Mandela Day project.
