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| Introduction to the site and other work done at the school |
During January we had a great team of volunteers from project partners EDventures International & Pangea Trails. Group leader Tobz was tasked with supporting the team of eight Aussie's and their co-ordinators on a long term project at Silatsha Primary School in Mooiplaas.
The project is building a new classroom at the school where currently several grades share the same classrooms with very limited space and facilities.
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| Digging out and clearing the earth- preparing to lay the foundations |
With a total of ten days to work on project the team had no easy feat! They were tasked with clearing the foundations and building up three courses/layers of wall with blocks.
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| Mixing cement for the foundations - hard work!! |
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| A quick break for action shots :) |
The group managed to build one classroom sized foundation and build
up three layers of cement blocks on top of the foundations. They also supported the school by doing a bit of
gardening; cleaning and clearing the garden and planting vegetable seedlings which will help the schools feeding scheme.
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| The foundations! :) :) |
Highlights!
The group were great - energetic and enthusiastic on site and always responding to feedback and suggestions. This allowed us to finish the task we were set even though it was a lot of hard work.
The group were great - energetic and enthusiastic on site and always responding to feedback and suggestions. This allowed us to finish the task we were set even though it was a lot of hard work.
Our trip to visit the infamous Mama Tofu - always a highlight :)
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| Well done team!! |
Can't wait for this project to progress next season - keep an eye on the vlog for more :)
Tobz & April
To find out more about VA32 volunteer projects visit our website.
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