The Fundela iKusasa Academy

The support of the community and the partner schools is critical to the success of this initiative. Four schools from our neighbouring semi-rural KwaNyuswa tribal area of The Valley of 1000 Hills have been carefully selected to be initial partners: Empilweni Primary School, Botha’s Hill Primary, Inkazimulo Primary School, Mnamatha Primary School

Selected Grade 4 – 7 boys (ages 10 – 13) will attend lessons on the Kearsney College Campus on three afternoons a week to participate in the academic enrichment programme.

The Academy will offer a holistic education and provide opportunities for individual growth. The academic programme will focus on reading for understanding and STEAM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.

The Academy will also offer sporting and cultural programmes for the pupils, most of whom have never had an opportunity to enjoy these basic pleasures and important benefits. Support will be provided in the areas of sport, music, pastoral care, therapy intervention (where necessary) and applications for high school bursaries or scholarships.

It is proposed that the Academy will operate on three afternoons a week during the term times of Kearsney College. The sessions will be from 15:00 to 17:00.

• Each boy in the Academy will have an individualised growth and development programme to track progress and maximise the impact of the educational enrichment programme.
• A detailed report will be provided for every boy at the end of each year, showing areas of improvement and those requiring further assistance to support improved learner outcomes.
• High school guidance will be provided from Grade 5 onwards, to assist with successful high school placements, including possible acceptance to Kearsney College in Gr8.
• The Head of the Academy will coordinate and manage the feedback and reporting process.

All reports will be shared with donors to demonstrate the impact of their donations.

Creating Opportunity Through Education

Fostering a love of learning and a desire to succeed in primary school can have a transformative, life-long impact. By opening doors to quality educational experiences – whether through bursaries to top local schools or scholarships to prestigious institutions like Kearsney College – young individuals are given the tools to broaden their horizons, unlock new opportunities, and uplift their families and communities. These initiatives also set a precedent for collaboration between public and private education sectors, strengthening the overall educational ecosystem.

The Fundela iKusasa Academy presents organisations with an opportunity to partner with Kearsney to make a real, durable and tangible difference within underprivileged communities. The Academy allows Kearsney College, a school privileged to have world-class facilities and teaching staff, to share our resources with promising students who otherwise would not have access to this opportunity.

Kearsney is an established school with a long track-record of academic excellence. The College has the expertise and credibility to provide donors with the assurance of a well-run and effective educational initiative with a significant social impact. The Kearsney College Foundation will report to donors and provide comprehensive feedback on their CSI spend.

When an individual is given the resources and support to break free from the constraints of his circumstances and realise his potential, the positive effect on his family, village and community can be felt for generations. Your financial support, leveraged effectively by Kearsney College through the Fundela iKusasa Academy, will make this wonderful initiative a reality and unleash the potential of these children.