24 Nov 2019

Cresta Riley’s Hotel in Maun has donated school uniform to 24 Thitoyamokodi Primary School pupils.

The school head, Ms Teresinah Qookwe, said the donation would help pupils to ‘look equal’ with their peers.

Ms Qookwe said the school hoped for more donations since they were faced with challenges of lack of resources.

The 24 pupils were given full uniform in form of dresses for girls, trousers and shirts for boys as well as socks and pairs of shoes.

For his part, Kgosi Bringle Dithapo, Batawana deputy regent, commended Cresta Riley’s and its partners for helping underprivileged pupils.

On one hand, Maun Cresta general manager, Mr Ferdinand Sebinyane, said the donation was made possible by proceeds from the Riley’s annual food festival.

He said Thitoyamokodi Primary School was identified as this year’s beneficiary for the Cresta Riley’s food festival initiative of giving back to the community.

Mr Sebinyane said Cresta Riley’s food festival had partnerred with Botswana Meat Commission Maun branch, Letshego and KBL who were part of the donation.

Acting chief education officer, Mr Mosebo Molapisi appreciated Cresta Riley’s and its partners for assisting the pupils.

He said pupils should use the donation as motivation to do well at school and become a success in the future.

Mr Molapisi said the education sector appreciated efforts from all stakeholders who helped address challenges faced, which included lack of resources. ENDS