Summit Primary School learners are in need of public assistance, with staff at the school recently launching a new and pre-loved school shoe collection drive.
The no-fee school, situated in Hanover Park caters to 1 080 learners from the surrounding communities.
Melissa Phillips of the school initially put a call out for school shoes on social media at the end of August.
She wrote in her post: “At our school we have so many learners in need of school shoes both girls and boys.” [sic].
She called for pre-loved shoes in good condition to help bless a learner in need.
“On arrival at the school it was evident that there was a great need among learners, who because of socio-economic factors cannot afford a pair of school shoes,” she says to People’s Post.
She estimates that around 45% of the children are in need of a pair of good quality shoes. These children are in grades 3 to 7 and mostly wear between sizes 2 and 7.
“Our children come from areas that have high unemployment rate. Many are raised on a social grant,” she says. “In most cases their grandparents are the primary caregivers and with the cost of living that is very high it is difficult to purchase or replace a pair of school shoes. It is just impossible to keep up with the demands and needs of a growing child.”
To date, 21 pairs have been collected and distributed to children.
- To donate, call the Phillips on 073 458 0917.
