A Matric Dance can come with a hefty price tag often leaving many feeling left out due to the inability to carry the costs, so one school decided to make a change.
The Ikeketsetseng Secondary school is leading the way by setting a standard that helps out parents and students alike. This year they decided to be a little more inclusive and opted to host their matric dance in the best way.
They decided to make the dress code, school uniform. Now we understand some might argue that it is tradition to dress up but many families in South Africa just don’t have the budget to splurge out on the items needed to impress at a dance. It is a reality that food and housing are more important than what the cost of even renting an outfit can be.
There are organisations that help by donating dresses, shoes and suits to people in need. Sadly the need is greater than these organisations can cover. That is why the school opted for a change.
The ladies still made sure their hair and nails were done beautifully but the overall stress of spending on dresses and shoes was greatly reduced thanks to the inclusivity project.
Ike Mothibeli shares the amazing news on the Vaal Notice Board Facebook Group and people absolutely loved the idea.
“Project Inclusivity” Ikeketsetseng Secondary celebrated their matric dance with all students wearing their uniforms and none of the usual expensive clothes.
This is commendable and hopefully many more schools and our communities should learn from this experience and do the same.
A teacher from the school said “We dont want to see a learner a being left behind from a matric dance because they are from disadvantaged family, hence “PROJECT INCLUSIVITY”
We Salute You Ikeketseng” – Ike Mothibeli
The project has been praised by the community with many saying it is a welcomed change.
“Wonderful news hope its a lesson to all schools that all students should be treated equally… And protect those who are disadvantaged… Well done” – Thembi Motloung
“That’s wonderful plus times has changed now. Rand is low compared to my time class of ’94 &’95. There’s clothes for matric and the next thing is matric dance clothes. In a nutshell its better that way. Parents can save for varsity or college. I am impressed by that. I salute it.” – Booleloa Mangaliso
“I am touched. For someone that didn’t attend my matric farewell for this reason. big ups guys” – Mamotshwanyane Tryphinah Matlala
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What a wonderful idea and they all look so proud and rightly so, well done guys, hope this catches on, you are forerunners for all matrics.