Peermont, the owner and operator of Emperors Palace, is committed to improving the quality of education of children in need.
In 2015 Peermont’s charitable contributions to various community projects amounted to R34 243 164.
On March 17, the two Grade R classrooms, valued at R600 000, were officially opened by Vusi Zwane, Peermont group corporate affairs executive.
Grade R prepares the child for formal schooling while improving his or her capacity to develop life-long learning. An improved or quality Grade R education therefore changes the child’s dynamics for the rest of his or her life.
In 2013, the trustees of the PCBT approved the roll-out of the Grade R project.
The project seeks to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Grade R, in order to enable a greater number of learners to perform better throughout their schooling life as well as increase the number of learners eligible to select maths in Grade 10.
The project plan has been designed to provide a holistic, stimulating teaching and learning environment where children can learn, explore and discover their wondrous world.
“On behalf of the staff, school governing body, learners and community of Fortune Kunene we express our sincere gratitude to Peermont Community Benefit Trust for all that they have done for us,” said Thabo Milton Maruping, principal of Fortune Kunene Primary.
“We were all very excited when you built us the two mobile classes and grateful for the electricity supplied by Elto National Electricity.
“We wholeheartedly thank Peermont for organising this valuable donation.”
According to Zwane, when the situation of overcrowding at the school was brought to the Peermont Group’s attention, it responded swiftly to alleviate the situation.
“This is a welcome donation that, we hope, will help alleviate the problem of overcrowded classrooms at some of our township schools,” said Zwane.
“We hope that this donation will contribute immensely to the teaching and learning environment at the school.
“Teaching in an overcrowded classroom can be stressful for both the educators and learners and increases classroom discipline issues.”
Before the donation, both of the Grade R classes were housed in one classroom (73 children).
