Groenvlei learners help build houses - Ilhaam Gordon And Monique Davids

The roots of Heritage day precede 1995. The 24th of September was originally simply a Zulu holiday celebrated in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. It was a remembrance to Shaka, the great chief who united the Zulu tribes into a unified nation. When a bill was being passed in 1995 by the South African parliament to establish South Africa’s official public holidays, the Zulus objected that “Shaka Day” was not included. A compromise finally kept the day but broadened the meaning to include celebration of the heritage of all South African people. It was renamed Heritage Day.

This year, Groenvlei High is taking it upon itself to celebrate Heritage month by taking part in a community House Build Volunteer Day. We plan to take the first step to eradicating the need for housing by assisting Blue Moon Projects in building houses.

On the 10th October 2018, our students (including Future Leaders, R.C.L, and Peace Ambassadors) will spend their day in Delft building houses for people in need. We’ve received donations from members of the community, learners, staff members, as well as, bottled water and energy bars from a generous company.

Meals will be provided and paramedics will be on site incase of any injuries regarding the learners. Learners will undoubtedly return home with a tired body but an overjoyed heart because of the difference they made in the community.