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30 September 2013

Mr Shaun Simpson
Headmaster
Rondebosch Boys High School
Cape Town
7700

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 Mrs 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