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The Educate a Child Program, How your support is changing lives. In the Jerusalem informal settlement in South Africa ...,...

A New Year, A New Beginning at Sparrow. As we step into 2026, we do so with renewed purpose, fresh milestones, and deep gratitude for the community that continues to walk this journey with us. The start of a new academic year always brings anticipation but this quarter has been…...

Have a Blessed Festive Season! As the festive lights begin to glow and the air fills with laughter, song, and the sweet promise of new beginnings, we find ourselves filled with profound gratitude — not just for the season, but for continued support from our generous donors. Their unwavering support…...

Mandela Day in Action at Sparrow Schools! This year, Mandela Month at Sparrow Schools Educational Trust signified kindness and connection....

Sparrow Schools Educational Trust remains committed to empowering children and youth with neurodiversity. March and April highlights included the Teddy Bear Picnic, where Grade 2 learners received teddy bears from Smoke, and the inauguration of new student learners....

Mandela Day holds special significance for South Africa, yet his legacy inspires not only South Africans but people worldwide. To honour this legacy, we’ve organised several Mandela Day projects, including:...

Sparrow Schools paid a visit to your neck of the woods. The Sparrow’s fundraising manager, Renata Noble, visited the U.K. in May. Thank you to those schools who welcomed and hosted Renata. It was an eye-opening experience for all involved and a reminder of the power of collaboration and building…...

These were the words that Melanie Joseph, a recent graduate from Sparrows FET College said as I asked her how she was finding her new position at the Sparrow Foundation School....

When Mr Norval (Science teacher at Sparrow Schools) returned from London after the first Teacher Exchange Programme between Dulwich Prep London and Sparrow Schools, he was driven to incorporate technology in his classroom. After spending two weeks at Dulwich Prep, Mr Norval witnessed the benefits of using technology to support the education…...

Boarding an aeroplane, and leaving South Africa for the first time in their lives, Kagiso Magano (English Teacher) and Norval Petersen (Science Teacher), two young and enthusiastic teachers from Sparrow Schools, flew to London, England on 24th November 2016. The teachers were selected to take part in the first Teacher…...