PAGE 14 February 17, 2017
Stanger Primary prioritises development By Xpress Reporter
Recycling, beautiful gardens, creativity and discipline are the order of the day at Stanger Primary as the school is a far cry from what it used to be. Principal, Ms MC Williamson is determined to continue on the path of improvement, and create opportunities for learners to grow and flourish. Commenting on the radical changes and ongoing facelift of the school, Williamson said that the aim is to create an atmosphere that is conducive to teaching and learning. “We've got to create the ambience for the children. The aesthetics of the school has improved and there's an aura of calmness,” she said. Walking through the school corridors, one is sure to notice the creative work done by the learners on display, as well as photos of the 'Learner of the Week' and 'Educator of the Month'. “All murals at the school are informative, and children's work is displayed as well. Children are celebrated for being outstanding and given opportunities to be outstanding at something,” said Williamson. The prefabs have been
GRATEFUL: Ahmed Desai of Xpress Times and Neil Singh of Ostrinex Signs are seen with Principal, Ms MC Williamson, educators and learners of Stanger Primary School
painted, and there is minimal litter as the school is currently on an eco-drive. The learners are greatly involved in beautifying the
school, with children as young as 4 and a half years old taking responsibility for their vegetable gardens which feature recycled
material. Williamson said that this creates a sense of pride, dignity and accountability in the learners, who are all
has changed at Stanger Primary School as they pledge to “avoid the soft option and to rise up.” “I'm very clear in my mind about what I want the school to be. Our vision is to ensure that each and every learner leaves our institute functionally literate and holistically developed,” said Williamson. The Principal, staff and learners of Stanger Primary School expressed their gratitude to the Xpress Times and Ostrinex Signs for the sponsorship of new signage boards placed at strategic points at the school. During a visit to the school, Ahmed Desai of Xpress Times and Neil Singh of Ostrinex Signs were in awe of the potential shown by the learners.
Saverite Star Pupil of the Month Saverite Food Junction KwaDukuza has embarked on an initiative to reward top performing students at KwaDukuza Schools on a monthly basis. The programme is spread across 12 participating local schools whereby each month (from February to November) one student from each school will be rewarded with a R100
Saverite Food Junction voucher, a Saverite cap and Saverite tog bag and hampers from various suppliers, thus making the prize worth over R400 per month. One student of the ten selected for the year may then be nominated by representatives of the school to go into a pool of nominations from participating schools for a
grand annual reward of a R1000 Saverite Food Junction voucher at the end of the year. The initiative is aimed at motivating students to reach their full potential and is an incentive to encourage dedication. The participating schools are: Stanger South Secondary, Stanger ML Sultan Secondary, Tshelenkosi
KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
UKUPHAZAMISEKA KOKUPHAKELWA KUKAGESI WEDNESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2017 FROM 08H00 TO 16H00 Notice is hereby given that, subject to favourable weather conditions, the electricity supply in the Northern area will be interrupted on Wednesday, 22 February 2017 from 08h00 to 16h00 for the purpose of upgrading the network. Umphakathi waziswa ukuthi uma isimo sezulu sisihle, ukuphakelwa kukagesi kuzophazamiseka mhlaka 22 February 2017, Ngolwesithathu kusuka ngo 08h00 ekuseni kuya ku 16h00 ntambama ngenxa yokuthuthukiswa kwezintambo zikagesi.
AREAS AFFECTED (OFF) Entire Stanger Manor
Sunny Park
Indian Village
Northlands Park
Highridge
Oceanview
Windy Heights Note : No guarantee can be given that the interruption will be for the full period and therefore all installations must be regarded as being "ALIVE" during the times stated. Isexwayiso: Akunasiqiniseko esinganikwezwa ukuthi ugesi uzophazamiseka isikhathi esigcwele esibekwe ngaphezulu. Ngakho-ke zonke izinto ezisebenza ngogesi kufanele zithathwe njengezinto "EZIPHILAYO KUMBE EZISEBENZAYO" kulesisikhathi esibekiwe sokuphazamiseka kukagesi.
MUNICIPAL MANAGER NJ MDAKANE Tel No: (032) 437 5000 Civic Offices PO Box 72, KwaDukuza 4450
allocated a particular area to be responsible for. Although there are various areas of the school that still need to be refurbished, much
XPress
MN: 18/2017
Secondary, Stanger S e c o n d a r y , Mavivane Primary, Iziphozethu Primary, Dawnview Primary, Stanger Manor Primary, Ashram Primary, Mbozamo Primary, KwaDukuza Primary and Zakariyya Muslim School.
CAMPAIGN: Seen is Zandy Mavundla, P.R.O of Saverite Food Junction KwaDukuza and coordinator of the Saverite Star Pupil of the Month initiative
Suicide prevention Suicide is an act of intentionally causing one's own death. Reasons for suicides include mental, physical and personality disorders, alcoholism and drugs, relationship difficulties, financial difficulties, social problems, emotional blackmail, involvement in criminal activities, failure, disappointments, threats and bullying. Those that attempted suicide previously are at higher risk of future suicides. Suicides have taken the lives of many people in our community. Hopelessness seems to be the leading factor in many suicidal cases. People who have suicidal thoughts cannot see anything positive about their lives. They do not realize their capabilities and worth as individuals. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. 1 of every 10 deaths in our country is as a result of suicides. These statistics are scary but suicides can be prevented if you know what signs to look for and what to do. Suicide should not be a secret. Signs and Symptoms of suicides include: Changes in eating and sleeping habits, spending less time with family and friends, express their preference to be left alone and excessive feelings of guilt, dramatic weight loss, evidence of alcohol and drug abuse, mood swings-anger, aggression, violence, withdrawn, depression, loss of interest in school work and extracurricular activities, talking about death and cutting themselves, unusual neglect of
personal appearance, joking about suicides and writing poems or essays about suicide. One of the first steps to suicide prevention is to recognize suicidal behaviors in adults and teenagers. It is important to be involved in a teenager's life, so that you can recognize when behavior seems a little abnormal and prone to teen depression or teen suicide. One of the most important aspects of teen suicide prevention is support. The teenager needs to know that he/she is loved and supported. They need to know that they will be helped to find hope in life again. The most effective suicide prevention programs consist of identifying and treating the following problems: Mental and learning disorders, substance abuse problems, problems dealing with stress and behavior problems (controlling, aggressive and impulsive behavior). Social Workers and psychologists can provide emotional support and help teenagers develop skills to deal with their problems to prevent suicidal thoughts. A small amount of prevention can go a long way. With support from family, friends and professionals, those who consider suicide can be restored to a healthier path of development. For further information contact the Society on 032-5512129 Senior Social Work Manager Penny Dhaver