Matjana Community Preschool
Kaphunga Swaziland
Matjana is a not-for-profit, community preschool in rural Swaziland
Parents get involved in the MPS committee
Written by Michelle Brear
The parents of Matjana Preschool students elected a new committee to govern the school on February 5, 2008. The eight member committee includes six parents and seven local residents. In addition Myxo Mdluli, who operates a tourism business “Woza Nawe Tours” in the local area and provides the school’s classroom, was re-elected to the committee.
The committee members and their positions are:
Chairperson: Myxo Mdluli (local businessman)
Vice-Chairperson: Siphiwe Vilakati (Kaphunga resident and mother of Andile)
Secretary: Ncobile Mbonane (Kaphunga resident and preschool teacher)
Treasurer: Phindile Nkabinde (Kaphunga resident and mother of Lindokuhle)
Grounds and Maintenance Coordinator: Nomsa Dlamini (Kaphunga resident and grandmother of Coliswa)
Events Coordinator: Celiwe Gamedze (Kaphunga resident and mother of Sandile)
General Member: Fikile Tsabedze (Kaphunga Resident and mother of Sibongiseni)
General Member: Bonsile Sibandze (Kaphunga Resident and mother of Mthobisi )
When asked why they became involved in the committee the members reported that it was because they were elected by their peers. They said they wanted to be involved because they are pleased with the educational opportunities Matjana Preschool has provided and wish to ensure it continues operating.
