through quality education
Welcome to Ukukhanyakwezwe LSEN School
At Ukukhanyakwezwe, we cater for both learners with severe intellectual disabilities and those with secondary intellectual disabilities. Our school currently has six classrooms, eight educators and 121 learners. We provide learners with transport to the school as they reside on the farms close by.
We are a state-aided school with a vision to provide Primary School education to physically disabled and cerebral palsied learners from all sectors of the community. We are located in Empondo, next to the Ekuseni Youth Correctional Centre just outside of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.
Our school currently empowers our learners with the following skills:
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• Carpentry • • Sewing • • Hospitality • • Salon • • Weaving
Our Mission
To facilitate the holistic development of all learners at our school, thus encouraging independence, and enabling them to become contributing members of society.
Our Vision
To provide primary school education for physically disabled and cerebral palsied learners from all sectors of the community.
Our Values
Accommodate learners in a non-threatening environment. Growth in academic, social, and life skills. Develop the knowledge and skills. Enable learners to reach their full potential.
Our Goals:
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Providing the best education and training for learners while creating a safe and happy learning environment.
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Creating and sustaining an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
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Employing staff members who are well trained, caring and effective.
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Making maximum use of resources.
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Assisting parents to meet the challenging demands of bringing up learners with special needs.
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To see intellectually impaired learners skilled, independent and self-reliant citizens who have equal access to opportunities in life through quality education.
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Extra-Curricular
Sport
Our sports extracurricular activities give learners the chance to have fun while strengthening their physical abilities. Through active participation, they build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and become more engaged within a broader community. These activities also create opportunities for learners and educators to connect with diverse groups of people. We encourage all learners to get involved, as success on the sports field fosters a strong sense of wellbeing, pride, and personal achievement.
Cultural Activities
The staff and learners at Ukukhanyakwezwe are dedicated to participating in a variety of cultural activities that enrich school life. These experiences help build character, strengthen self-confidence, and nurture teamwork. They also give learners space to explore and express their creative abilities in meaningful ways. Importantly, cultural involvement supports mental wellbeing by encouraging healthy emotional expression, belonging, and a sense of inner peace.
Ukukhanyakwezwe is a state-aided school. This means that the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education provides the school with a subsidy and the balance of the funding must be obtained via fund-raising efforts and donations, for us to meet our strategic and business objectives. As the school is still new and surrounded by farms it is a challenge for us to get exposure and attract businesses to sponsor equipment needed for the skills development of our learners. Your contribution can make a direct and lasting impact.
Contact us
Address
UKhanyakwezwe LSEN School
D502 Chelmsford Farm, Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 2940
Phone Numbers
Mrs Jiyane (Principal): 060 373 2247
Ms Nonkululeko Ngcobo (SED Programme Project Coordinator): 076 255 7582