Nelson Mandela Bay church leaders have sent a letter to all schools in the region, encouraging principals, teachers and learners to persevere through the current educational crisis. In the letter signed by representitives of a broad spectrum of churches, the Christian leaders invited schools to share their needs with churches […]
Education
15 ways for churches to support schools
By Danie Mouton Internal problems in the Education Department were not the only factor behind the crisis in education in South Africa, said Uitenhage District Office of Education head, Mrs N Bashman. Speaking at a recent Port Elizabeth prayer meeting attended by church leaders and education department representatives, she said […]
New Brighton church leads way in “adopting” school
St Stephen’s Anglican Church has set an example to churches in Nelson Mandela Bay by “adopting” Cowan High School in New Brighton as an educational support project. The move by the New Brighton Church is in line with an appeal by the Eastern Cape Department of Education for churches to […]
Historic PE “Fire Trails” will focus on education crisis, crime
The historic Fire Trails movement which aims to blaze through 400 towns in 40 days will pass through Nelson Mandela Bay from March 13 to March 15 as Christians in South Africa unite to share spiritual responsibility for the future of the country. Local action groups comprising churches, schools, civil […]