03.03.20
New inspiring space for students at Ethekwini
Ethekwini Primary School, reopens its doors after an exciting transformation with 1,280 educational places for students.
Ethekwini Primary School, reopens its doors after an exciting transformation with 1,280 educational places for students. It marks our first Cotton On Foundation supported school in South Africa, and the 24th school weâve supported around the world!
It's one of the oldest primary schools in KwaMashu, Durban, with many students coming from the surrounding areas. Since forming our friendship with the community in 2015, weâve worked to redevelop the original infrastructure as part of our mission to empower youth globally through quality education. And itâs thanks to your support that the coming year is set to be the best one yet.
So, whatâs new?
- 16 additional classrooms
- 37 new washing facilities
- Two kitchens
- A staffroom
- A tuckshop
- Two playgrounds
- A new admin block for staff
To top it off, colourful murals and quotes fill the spaceâall inspired by the students themselves.
âThe difference this is going to make to the studentsâI think theyâll come to school motivated and excited. If you put this together with the dedicated educators and well-resourced classrooms, I think weâre going to see amazing results.â
â Gabisile Cecilia Zulu, Head Teacher at Ethekwini Primary School
Bridging the pathway to secondary education
The addition of new classrooms means students can now complete up to Grade 7 at Ethekwini Primary School. Something that wasnât available before. Weâre excited to also be supporting Dr JLL Dube High School â a secondary school not far from Ethekwini. Making the journey into secondary education more accessible for all students.
Youâre doing so good
Youâre changing lives with every Cotton On Foundation purchase. 100% of proceeds go towards empowering youth through quality education and wellbeing projects.
