Specialized education is indeed a very expensive informative endeavor and we are always investigating fundraising ideas in order to offer quality education to our learners with their extraordinary needs. However, the cost of specialized schooling is exacerbated by the following factors:
- A large percentage of our pupils come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, putting further pressure on the school’s financial commitments – we often support families with food and clothing, as well as assisting them with school fees.
- The therapy section, where a speech -, occupational – physiotherapist and school psychologist, tend to learners with specific therapy needs, necessitates expensive equipment in order to make treatment of various conditions possible.
- We offer a school transportation system, where a fleet of buses transport students to and from designated pick-up points. The fuel, as well as the upkeep of the buses enormously aggravates the cost of vehicle maintenance; we never compromise on the safety of our learners!
- Merryvale School has a hostel, which accommodates learners from all over the Eastern Cape, and is a place where the children can enjoy the comfort and safety of a home from home. Here the learners are given quality nourishment, as well as proper supervision and care.
Taking all of the above into consideration, together with the Covid 19 / SARS-Cov.2 Pandemic and all its added socio-economic pressures, it is not surprising that we are very dependent upon the ongoing assistance of the public/ businesses/ organizations in order to provide a meaningful edification program for our learners.
We thank you in anticipation for your interest displayed in the well-being of children who ask for little more than to be afforded some of the opportunities we so often take for granted.
Donations can be made to the following account:
Account name: – Merryvale School
Bank – ABSA Bank, Newton Park
Account No. – 1400540000
Branch Code – 511917
SA Swift Code: -ABSAZAJJ