Refurbished school a boost for North West community

• Published date: 04 May 2024
• Author: Hope Mafu
• Publication title: Weekend Argus

NWDoE, with provincial MEC for Education Viola Motsumi and mayor George Manyike, handed over the refurbished Relebogile Primary School in Moretele Local Municipality on Wednesday as testament to its commitment to providing quality education infrastructure

The school’s renovation followed after the building was declared an unsafe learning environment for children.

NWDoE spokesperson Mphata Molokwane said R44 million was injected into building the school, and construction began in 2023. It was scheduled to open in June this year, but according to the department learning will start on May 6.

Relebogile Primary School, which accommodates 369 learners, prides itself on various skills and cognitive development facilities such as a library, a media centre, science laboratory, a kitchen with a nutrition centre, playground, two Grade R classes and classrooms from Grade 1 to 7.

Motsumi emphasised that the school is a safe haven for learners...