SABC 18 October 2020 Watch the report on why Amasango has shipping containers for classrooms supplied by the Eastern Cape Department of Education after a 2010 court ruling that it must build a proper school. Part of the court order was to supply temporary structures. A new school has yet to be built. Watch the interview with Cameron McConnachie, regional director of the Legal Resources Centre at Makhanda.
Our newsletter
A newsletter is sent to all supporters twice a year, and recent issues are available on this page. If you would like to receive the newsletter please contact the secretary.
Summer 2021 Changes at the top
We stay goodbye to outgoing principal Linda Ngamlana, and welcome the acting principal Dr Girlie Shadaya.
September 2020 Coronavirus II
Our September Newsletter brings up to date with how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the school.
April 2020 Coronavirus
Amasango and Coronavirus, the need continues. There's also a report from a volunteering visit in happier times in October 2019.
August 2019 – parachute jump and website
Our most intrepid trustee celebrates an important birthday by jumping out of a plane and the new website and logo are launched.
March 2019 – news of skills training
A small but growing activity in the area of skills training is highlighted in this edition, plus an overview of 2018.
April 2018 – why Amasango pupils need your support
There was news in this edition about prize-giving and a fundraiser, but the focus was definitely on the vital work the Friends of Amasango does and the need for continued support.
September 2017 – past pupils
The September newsletter highlighted the achievements of past pupils with emphasis on those who are in employment.
March 2017 – volunteering
The winter of March 2016/17 saw many volunteers working at the school, this newsletter highlights some of their experiences.
