1.4. Bokgoni High School – 100 trees – R 9 000

It was proposed that 100 trees be planted at Bokgoni High School, Atteridgeville, during Arbor Month in September 2010. Planning for this event started in June. The original date set for the planting of these trees was 4 September during Arbor Month, but due to the teachers’ strike this event was put on hold until 22 September 2010. 

The evaluation of 08 March 2011 shows that, trees were not watered; they were surrounded by weeds and bushy grass which makes it difficult for the trees to grow. There were still 9 trees that were not planted by this time. The reason is because the school has shortage of space and they have been receiving some tree donations from VW SA. “Our challenge is that, we don’t have enough space.” Said Principal Timothy Mothopi. “The space which was allocated for your trees will soon be cleared to make-up space for a food garden which will be sponsored by the Department of Agriculture; and the rest of the space is reserved for classrooms to be built in the near future.” He continued.

“We are really sorry. We are still trying to get a space where we can have those extra trees donated by VW SA and those by Audi SA project planted. We admit that the trees were neglected. We didn’t do our work properly.” Said Caretaker, Johannes Makhubela.

“Our Caretakers are a lazy bunch of men who are doing nothing, but roaming under tree shadows.” Said  a learner who refused to tell her name