QOLORA OUTREACH PROJECT

During the September holidays Mr Rowan Harmuth, Ms Marion Wasdell and Mr and Mrs
Jock McConnachie together with eight RBHS pupils - Mogammad Gamiet, Jonathan Prest,
Alessandro Napoli, Michael Klopper, Nathan Morar, Johann Minnaar, Keaton Saunders
and Alan Eaby, travelled to Qolora to assist Matrics with their preparation for their final
exams. In liaison with Isolomzi School, Mr Harmuth sent old RBHS Mock Matric papers
and additional subject papers in order for their students to prepare - their aim is to attain
100% pass rate this year, a goal the School has not yet managed to achieve.

Mr Simpson received this letter from Rufus Hulley in recognition for the wonderful work
and time invested by our Grade 12s during this visit.

Ngogwana Store
Qolora Mouth
Transkei
047 4980001

30 September 2013

Dear Mr Simpson

I have spent most of my life with the rural communities in the Centane District and am well aware of the many
challenges that face education in this area. Last week I witnessed something very special. Having seen such
enthusiasm and gratitude amongst the rural residents in the Ncizele Admin Area, where the Isolomzi High
School is situated, I feel I must communicate this to you.

Their gratitude shown is the result of eight of your senior students spending their September Holidays, under the
guidance of Mr Rowan Harmuth and Ms Marion Wasdell, helping the students of this school in their preparation
for their final exams.

I was privileged to attend their Heritage celebration on Friday 28th at the school. Your students joining in and
participating in these celebrations was a joy to see. Knowing the Xhosa, the picture I saw of facial expressions
and hearing the response of the young and old to the performance of your students gladdened the heart of
everyone present.

Your students will no doubt remember and cherish their experience in a rural area for the rest of their lives.
More of this type of initiative will certainly benefit the future of our country.

We are full of pride and admiration for Mr Butshing1s dedication and commitment to the school, and the
good work he is doing. This together with Mr Jock McConnachies unselfish commitment and dedication to this
cause has made this possible. Special thanks to Jock, the boys parents and the many other supporters. To
Mogammad Gamiet, Jonathan Prest, Alessandro Napoli, Michael Klopper, Nathan Morar, Johann Minnaar,
Keaton Saunders and Alan Eaby, we thank you and wish you well in your own studies and look forward to
meeting you again.

Warm regards,

Rufus Hulley

For more information on Qolora Education Centre:

https://www.facebook.com/QoloraEducationCentre

http://thecontentcompany-co-za.win28.wadns.net/blog/post/2011/05/03/Qolorha-
Education-Centre-received-their-first-Streetwise-Kit.aspx
 Official photograph of the top achievers at Isolomzi School together with RBHS pupils

Plans for 2014 - three trips scheduled. If you would like to get involved please contact
Mr Rowan Harmuth - rowan.harmuth@rondebosch.com

March/April holidays (approx. 4 days)

June/July holidays (approx.10 days)

September (approx.3 days assisting with matric teaching)

The welcome RBHS received Some pupils walk around 15 km daily in

order to attend school - RBHS Head Boy
Keaton Saunders decided to make this
journey one morning with a fellow pupil
Dividing up the teaching tasks that need to be tackled

Alan Eaby focussed on his teaching

 Mogammad Gamiet in full swing

Jonathan Prest giving instruction with a festive twist

Alessandro Napoli getting down to business

 Alan Eaby and Jonathan Prest entertaining guests at a community concert

Head Boy 2013 - Keaton Saunders with Headmaster Mr Sizo Butshingi at the concert

Thanks to our many generous sponsors and in

particular to Mr Greg Bax, Mr Adrian Rheder and
Mr Alan Saunders from The Hussar Grill,
Rondebosch for sponsoring a lunch which generated
much needed funds to drive this initiative.
 At a thank you assembly
Front L-R: Ms Marion Wasdell, Mr Rowan Harmuth, Mr Jock and Mrs Mary McConnachie
Standing: Keaton Saunders

Head Boy, Keaton Saunders presents Headmaster, Mr Sizo Butshingi with a

Rondebosch jacket

With thanks - photographs courtesy of Johann Minnaar (Grade 11)