Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is steadfast in its commitment to making a positive societal impact. This commitment is not just in words, but evident through the company’s unwavering dedication to community involvement, education and transformational projects. These are not just seen as mere initiatives but as strategic investments that yield tangible results for communities.
A testament to this commitment is Sandvik Mining and Rock Solution’s recent partnership with the Adopt-a-School Foundation, specifically with the Modilati Secondary School in Hammanskraal. This alliance strives to transform the educational landscape, ensuring an environment that nurtures teaching and learning.
Under the banner of this partnership, Modilati Secondary School has witnessed significant advancements. Notably, the school achieved a 100% pass rate for science in the 2022 matric class. Steven Lebere, Adopt-a-School Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, praises the model, highlighting Modilati Secondary School as an exemplar of its potential.
Modilati Secondary School
Modilati Secondary School’s journey with the Adopt-a-School Foundation began in 2007, but it’s the recent collaboration with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions that has accelerated its progress. Jan Prinsloo, Stakeholder Management Specialist at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, highlights the mutual benefits of such investments. “Helping the world advance through engineering means making a positive societal impact as we strengthen our brand,” he says.