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This assists in exposing learners to the

demands of the world of work and to
motivate them in wanting to make it to the
end (matriculation).
“The events have helped shy learners
to gain confidence and achieve more
academically, and those who have been
high achievers, excel more. Also, the
school is able to raise funds from ticket
selling that assist in the carrying out of
the school programmes that require some
financial injection,” said Ms. Mitche.
“Last but not least, it is through these
events that teachers and parents are
able to know one another better, build
a relationship that makes it easier to
comfortably deal with challenges learners
face in their journey of learning and to
celebrate their successes together”.
The stated events only become a success
through tremendous efforts by, among
others, educators who work timelessly
to motivate and inspire learners through
thick and thin. In the whole of Thaba Nchu,
Tlotlanang is that school that has a team
that can really sacrifice and work an extra
mile with no incentives (but with learners’
excellence as motivation enough), to
engage in a variety of activities that assist
in spicing up the daily business of school to
avoid monotony. This enhances a free and
enjoyable teaching and learning process.

venture.” Tlotlanang is remarkably
different in its own right. It is a place that
makes it evident that learning should be as
fun as possible. This being proven by the
harmoniously easy interactions between
learners and all elders in the community
of Tlotlanang, but still aiming at making
a vast difference in the lives of the South
African child.
This institution excels in its mandate to
instil in the learners the values of self-love,
respect, tolerance and embracement of
diversity. The institution is without a doubt
a well that provides the thirst-quenching
water of excellence.

Manako Sefubanyane is an
educator at Tlotlanang Combined
School, one of the schools which
are part of the Kagiso Shanduka
Trust intervention in the Free
State. This article is a writing of
story writing lessons educators
were offered to encourage
them to share their stories and
experiences.

Ms Segalo argues that “learners gain self
confidence and they again find the events
therapeutic to them as individuals. The
events are vital as they bring all stakeholders together as they are a joined

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