It Takes a Community To Raise a Child
TnCIS students speaking at Langa Secondary School
Today’s excursion started with a visit to Crystal High School outside of Langa Township. Three TnCIS students were invited to speak at the school’s assembly. Each of our students discussed why our group was in South Africa, in addition to the importance of education and lifelong learning. After the assembly, we were able to spend 1st period in classrooms with both teachers and high school students. Once we left Crystal High School we went to Langa Township and took a walking tour. Our guide, Siviwe, told us about Langa’s history and showed us the variable kinds of living accomodations in the community. We were invited into the home of several families and were able to see the way in which many people live on a daily basis.
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Everyone’s done a great job of sharing thoughts on a wide variety of topics. I hope each will continue to share when you return to your campuses.
The visits to the townships have been my favorite parts of this trip. Both township excursions have been eye-opening and inspiring. It was such a priviledge to have a tour of the township by someone who actually lives there as well as being welcomed into someones home. This entire South Africa trip has been amazing, educational, and life-changing. I wish we didn’t have to leave. -Grace MacMorran, Pellissippi State
This was a great day. Their speeches moved me to tears and the Crystal High gave us a very welcoming reception! The Langa township was an awesome experience, we got to see cultural practices such as the cooking of sheep heads and the visit inside the apartment really put into perspective what life in Langa is like. WOW is all I can say.