By Sandile Hlayisi

Recently, a local school in Mankweng, Limpopo was awarded for having the highest mid-term matric score in the entire district. After many years of underperformance, the Limpopo based school managed to beat the odds by pushing its matric pass to the highest in the district and now was awarded yet again for excellent performance for the 3rd time since 2020.

District officials of the Mankweng area held their district level awards ceremony to award their top performing schools in the circuit. Mr. William Ramodike, Deputy Principal saw the fruits of his labor after working hard to improve the quality of education, earning his high school the title of number one top performing school in the district, a title his school competed for against 12 other schools.

The success at the Makgongoana Secondary School in Mankweng, Limpopo has been attributed to the principal, Dr Shapule Modjadji and deputy principal William Ramodike for pioneering the implementation of powerful learner support approach developed by the Scientology Volunteer Ministers called “Tools for Life”.

The positive change was set in motion when Ramodike, who is also a local pastor in a Zion Christian Church, was trained on this programme by the Scientology Volunteer Ministers in 2019. Immediately implementing it in his school and produced groundbreaking results. “I had the privilege of attending a seminar where I was introduced to a free life skills community development programme called ‘Tools for Life’, it became clear to me that God had led me to the right place,” said Ramodike.

Over 3 years later, Makgongoana Secondary School in Mankweng continues to soar with Ramodike working daily to ensure that their results increase for the better and earning award after award ever since.

 
Recently, Ramodike was recognized for his dedication and conferred with an award, proving once more that dedication yields rewards. “This is such a huge honor for me. It gives me more motivation to keep moving. There is a lot more work to be done to reverse the current scene of education quality in our nation and I am proud to be playing my part,” added Ramodike.
Ramodike says the programme trained him on skills to handle study difficulties, communication, conflict resolution, achieving goals, ethics and many more. After the Learner Support training from the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, he knew exactly how to improve his community, starting with his learners which brought fantastic results.

Ramodike said the principal of Makgongoana Secondary School, Dr Shapule Modjadji was instrumental in the successful implementation of these learner support tools.
He said that with the leadership style of Modjadji, they found a way to pilot and put into application the valuable skills that he learned, and together with the rest of the school teachers, they worked very hard to make this a success which brought renewed hope for the future ahead and their model still works to this day.

“These Tools for Life really changed my life because they are applicable in any situation in society. They help me facilitate lessons, help my fellow pastors in Church, handle my household affairs and anything life can throw at me. We are more than just helping kids pass; we are also ensuring that they become valuable and contributing members of society who can make a positive change,” said Ramodike.

The Learner Support “Tools for life” development programme is delivered by the Scientology Volunteer Ministers and is applicable to all members of society. They host a variety of free seminars for communities and have trained thousands at their headquarters in Castle Kyalami on this effective programme, written by renowned humanitarian, L. Ron Hubbard.

“I am very proud of my students and what they have accomplished. I am very honored by this impressive award, and we will continue marching forward to an even brighter future for our kids” concluded Ramodike.