Imbasa Primary School is a centerpiece of the Old Crossroads community in the Nyanga township. The faculty at the school aim to educate the youth, which range from grade R to 8, so that they may have better opportunities to hopefully go to secondary school, pass matric, graduate from university and eventually get a good job. These goals are what keep the teachers inspired to encourage the learners and help them realize that they can escape the cycle of poverty that is way too prevalent in Old Crossroads and that they can make a difference in not only their own lives, but in the lives of family, friends, and community.
TESTIMONIALS
Patrick Lawlor
Fall 2009
My role at Imbasa is essentially a teacher that focuses on English and life orientation modules but also helps out in other subjects whenever necessary. The learners see me more as a young, fun role model than as a teacher which is something I enjoy. The classroom environment, which usually includes 40-plus learners, can be a little daunting especially with the language barrier as English is still a work-in-progress for most of them. However, within my first few months there, I have noticed a marked improvement in the learners ability to understand me and my ability to understand their English. Most of our classroom time is focused on improving their English abilities by reading short stories, written assignments, and fun educational games. The learners have responded well and tend to actively participate and engage in the material which is always rewarding for an educator. Assisting as a teacher at Imbasa Primary School has been a wonderful experience that has helped me to understand the situation for most youth in Cape Town and hopefully will help inspire the learners to realize their potential.
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