However, for 50 learners at the school, the harsh reality is they will not be given the opportunity to do this as they cannot afford the R350 needed to cover the cost of costumes for the concert.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe, unfortunately, need funds for the event as we need costumes, props, sound and lighting, etc and as a school, we cannot afford to sponsor the children,\u201d said Sybrand.<\/p>
\u201cWe are in extreme financial difficulty and need monetary donations as a matter of urgency for the upkeep of the school.\u201d<\/p>\n Adding to the school\u2019s financial woes was the break-in at the school in April where thieves made off with copper piping, taps and flushmasters from the bathrooms.<\/p>\n The school had to find money (with the help of the community) to repair the damage and replace items.<\/p>\n The GCN visited the school on Thursday and watched as Grade R learners practised their dance moves on stage.<\/p>\n The children were enjoying themselves thoroughly as they tried to come to grips with the moves.<\/p>\n But there were a number of sad faces in the hall as those who cannot afford to participate sat on the sidelines watching.<\/p>\n This was heartbreaking to all involved.<\/p>\n The children\u2019s faces said it all and the GCN has decided to partner with the school in an attempt to raise the funds needed for all the children to participate.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2018\/08\/34GCNSCHOOLSPRES_78433-520x390.jpg\")