Built by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in order to replace a muddy environment and an existing inappropriate structure, the school forms part of the government-led Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI) in the province, which will see 25 new schools established in total. Construction at these schools includes new classrooms, admin blocks, a media centre, a science laboratory, nutrition centres, multi-purpose classes, fencing, electrical installation, water and sanitation, walkways, parking and assembly areas.
After the technology needs of the school were brought to Datacentrix' attention by the DBE, the company donated hardware, in the way of a server, notebooks, a monitor, a projector, a laser printer, wireless access points, a 24-bay trolley and software, which it also then installed. Datacentrix also facilitated ongoing teacher training through a previous model-c school in East London.
"Datacentrix has made an ongoing commitment to education, in order to help nourish the intellect and self-esteem of tomorrow's innovators, problem-solvers, employees and leaders," explains Datacentrix CEO, Ahmed Mahomed. "The donation to the Sophumelela Senior Primary School in particular will play a small part in ensuring that learners and teachers in the remotest parts of our country are exposed to the use of technology in support of curriculum delivery."
