Teachers in Tekkies raise funds for Hermanus High

Writer: Hedda Mittner.

Hermanus High School’s Teachers in Tekkies fundraiser, with the hashtag #saveourteachers, kicked off on Friday morning and provided much amusement during these stressful times. The event – a marathon relay run by the teachers on the school’s athletics track – was launched in aid of the 23 teachers whose salaries are subsidised by the School Governing Body (SGB).

These posts are crucial in keeping classes small and ensuring the high quality education offered by the school. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the extended lockdown period when schools remained closed, Hermanus High’s income dwindled due to non-payment of school fees and the fact that the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which has been one of the school’s greatest support systems, was unable to raise funds as per normal during the lockdown.

“The response to this fundraiser has been mind-blowing, to say the least,” said Nanette Ras, the marketing manager of Hermanus High. “FinGlobal came on board immediately as our anchor sponsor and each of the teachers who participated in the relay was sponsored either by a local business or private individuals. Others sponsored one of the three teams – white, green and blue – per lap.”

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