{"id":277,"date":"2025-06-16T03:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T03:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=277"},"modified":"2026-05-19T04:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:02:25","slug":"school-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/school-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Library donation sparks learning momentum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"difl_heading_anim_0 difl_heading_anim et_pb_module\"><div class=\"df-anim-heading-container\">\n                <h4 class=\"headline-animation letter type-letter-flip\" data-anmi='{\"transition_type\":\"letter\",\"animation_type\":\"type-letter-flip\",\"delay\":3000,\"duration\":1000,\"easing\":\"easeInBack\",\"mass\":1,\"stiffness\":80,\"damping\":10,\"velocity\":0}' ><span class=\"prefix\">Library donation sparks learning momentum <\/span> <span class=\"infix words-wrapper\"><span class=\"is-visible\"><span class=\"in\">a<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span> <span class=\"in\">O<\/span><span class=\"in\">l<\/span><span class=\"in\">i<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">v<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">n<\/span><span class=\"in\">h<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">u<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">b<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span><span class=\"in\">c<\/span><span class=\"in\">h<\/span>  <span class=\"in\">S<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">c<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">n<\/span><span class=\"in\">d<\/span><span class=\"in\">a<\/span><span class=\"in\">r<\/span><span class=\"in\">y<\/span> <span class=\"in\">S<\/span><span class=\"in\">c<\/span><span class=\"in\">h<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">l<\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/h4>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_right\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Youth Month Feature<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In line with our ongoing commitment to community development and educational upliftment, we partnered with Olieven Secondary School in Olievenhoutbosch, Pretoria. This initiative supports our goal of nurturing learning environments that promote literacy and empower learners in under-resourced communities to achieve long-term academic success.<\/p>\n<p>Recognising the critical need for access to educational resources, the construction of a school library, along with the provision of reading materials, is expected to enhance the academic experience of both learners and educators, encouraging a culture of reading and lifelong learning.<\/p>\n<p>A total investment of R 400\u00a0100 was made towards the construction of a fully equipped library at Olieven Secondary School. The funds assisted with infrastructure, shelving, furniture and various other key facilities to create a functional and conducive learning space.<\/p>\n<p>Another R20 000 was invested in books to help stock the new library with books requested by teachers.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative directly supports students from informal settlements, where private study space at home is often unavailable. The library is set to become a vital resource, empowering learners to succeed in their academic journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The establishment of the library is anticipated to significantly benefit the school\u2019s academic programs by:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Improving access to reading materials for over 2000 learners.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting teachers with additional resources for lesson planning and instruction.<\/li>\n<li>Creating a quiet, dedicated space for study, research, and knowledge exploration.<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging reading as a leisure activity, thereby fostering a love for learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section section_has_divider et_pb_top_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\"><div class=\"et_pb_top_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_d4_element dnxte_masonary dnxte_masonary_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dnxte-msnary-wrapper\"><div class=\"dnxte-grid\"><div class=\"dnxte-msnary-grid\" 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