Pheasant Folly

Financing our Future
Pheasant Folly Primary is a public school near Heidelberg with 300 pupils.
Although supported by a dedicated community and staff complement, facilities are sparse or non-existent. Classrooms are overcrowded, making teaching and learning difficult - if not impossible. For example, the Grade 1 class has 128 pupils, all sitting on the floor. Imperial Bank Medical Finance has committed to sponsor the purchase of a mobile classroom, however there are many more resources and facilities needed.

Without outside help, many of these children will not be afforded the opportunity of a quality education – something that is their right. If you would like to assist, please contact Esme Eloff at Imperial Bank Medical Finance on (012) 425 9500.

  Mobile Classrooms
Classrooms are overcrowded and that makes teaching and learning difficult.
Cost: R45 000 per unit
Six more required.

  Feeding Scheme programme
The programme is focused on orphans. Most are relying on the feeding scheme for their daily meals.
Cost: R5 000 per month.

  Borehole resuscitation, water and sanitation system
There’s only one tap for the entire school - also used by the community.
Cost: R15 000

  Fencing
School is vandalised, people trespass from all directions and use school facilities.
Cost: R10 000

  Toilet facilities
Current toilets are temporary and are on loan.
The owner fetches the toilets before school closure for fear of vandalism as there is no fence.
Cost: R30 000

  Principal office, staff rooms, kitchen facility and store room.
Cooking and refrigeration facilities required. Currently, one room caters for all the activities.
Four movable units are required especially for the feeding scheme to be executed.
Cost: R160 000 (R40 0000 each)

  Grade R classroom requires upgrade.
The grade R learners sit on the floor of an overcrowded classroom with no teaching facilities.
Cost: Awaiting estimates

  Security
Although the community is committed to safeguarding the school, dedicated guarding is still needed.
Cost: R2 000 per month

  Power
Candles and paraffin are used for heat and illumination.
Electricity and/or a generator is required.
Cost: R50 000 for a generator

  Storage
Lockable cabinets are required for store rooms, the office and kitchen.
Cost: R40 000

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