Frederick Philander
6 November 2008
A well-equipped library for the intellectually impaired learners at the government Moreson School in the capital was officially opened last Friday.
The library, stocked with 300 books, was made possible by an American volunteer teacher, Wesley Cymermann, working at the school for almost a year as part of a World Teach Project.
"The intellectually impaired learners of this school are very fortunate to have a library at our school. Though not all learners will be able to read, I know our teachers will take this opportunity to train the learners to make use of the library," said the school principal, Celie Strauss at the opening.
Invited guests, a senior official of the Ministry of Education and parents attended the event.
The school was started 35 years ago in Khomasdal by private initiative by the then Association for the Handicapped. It became a government institution in 1990 after independence under special education.
The school has a staff component of 14 and 84 learners from around the country.
The school also caters for all kinds of mentally impaired. The teaching approach is of a practical nature by specially trained teachers.
The school will stage a fundraising day on November 28 and 29 for toys and other teaching aids.
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