The science laboratory at Masikhakaze Secondary School has been transformed into a fully equipped science resource center that will serve learners and teachers across 46 schools in the Ekurhuleni North District. The new centre, made possible through the Ardagh for Education programme, by Ardagh Glass Packaging-South Africa, in partnership with Protec, was officially opened last week.
Supplied Image: Talifhani Khubana (CFO, ProTech), Munei Tshiowe (GM Business Development, ProTech) and Daniel Fukubje (ProTech) with students at the official opening of the Science Resource Centre.
Masikhakaze Secondary School was chosen to host the dedicated facility to give local teachers and learners access to the resources they need. Schools in the surrounding district are now able to borrow science equipment and consumables to run experiments and bring learning to life in the classroom.
Science Resource Centers are a central component of the Ardagh for Education programme. The Masikhakaze center joins existing facilities at Alberton and Dalepark Teacher Centres, bringing the total number of operational Ardagh for Education Science Resource Centers to three.
“This new science resource center will help bridge the gap in science education resources for schools in Ekurhuleni North District,” said Simangaliso Mahlangu, human resources executive at Ardagh. “By providing teachers and learners access to high-quality equipment and consumables, we are creating practical learning environments that nurture the next generation of South African scientists, engineers and innovators.”
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Launching in 2024, Ardagh for Education is a 10-year commitment by Ardagh Glass Packaging-South Africa to transform science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in the communities around its operations. The program is led by Ardagh ambassador and Springbok World Cup-winning rugby player Damien Willemse, who shares a passion for community development across South Africa.
Over the next eight years, Ardagh for Education aims to reach more than 200 schools, support 1,100 teachers and enrich the learning experiences of more than 300,000 learners from grades four to twelve. The program reflects the social pillar of Ardagh's sustainability strategy and the company's purpose: “We packaging for good”.