Paterson High School pupils have added another accolade to their haul as they close out their centenary celebrations in what has been a memorable milestone year for the Schauder-based institution. Most recently the school was presented with R100,000 worth of prizes through a partnership with Axalta Plascon and the NMB (Schauder/Korsten cluster) Business Chamber. The prize included three R15,000 bursaries awarded to a trio of matric pupils for their artistic ability that was showcased during a competition whereby scholars painted 100 steel drums to beautify the premises and other selected locations, simultaneously creating environmental awareness.
Paterson High principal Rose de Doncker expressed her gratitude at the event, emphasising the importance of collaboration to improve circumstances. “In September the school received 100 steel bins with the aim of beautifying them and allowing learners to showcase their artistic abilities,” she said. “With more than 70 individually painted bins and 30 group bins, judging proved extremely difficult for the panel.
“And all of this is happening in our centenary year. We really had a great time this year celebrating the school’s 100thyear of existence.” Priscilla Weitz from Axalta said the project ran over two months, with the next phase being the placing of the newly painted bins in strategic places. “It just goes to show that each learner could express their uniqueness,” Weitz said.
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“The next step for Axalta is to place the bins in communities, schools, churches and businesses. “They will not only tackle littering, but also attract people to the bins.
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