Upgrading and Uplifting our community

Saturday, 29 July 2017, marked the 14th VWSA community volunteer project run in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and the 20th nationally.

These volunteer projects are run by the Volkswagen Show of Hands Volunteer Programme which is an ongoing initiative under the Volkswagen for Good campaign. The Volkswagen for Good campaign mainly focuses on education and youth development.

On Saturday it was the turn of Mngcunube Primary School in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage. It was built in 1971 and started off as a Lower Primary School catering for grades 1 to 4. The school now caters for grade R to grade 7 and has 32 teachers with over 1100 learners.

The school has become a beacon of hope for the community of KwaNobuhle because it has dedicated educators who produce quality learners that are able to occupy leadership and management positions in the community and the corporate world.

The school required extensive upgrades in all areas but it was decided to focus on the Grade R classrooms and playground. The classrooms received all necessary repairs as well as a fresh coat of paint inside and outside. The playground was spruced up and grass was laid so the learners now have an inviting space to play in.

Over 280 VWSA employees and their families gave their time and skills to upgrading the facilities at the school.