our js skenjana sss

The school was established in 1986 initially as a pure commercial school offering standard 8. The school was housed at Ngubethole Bam JSS in town in a single classroom. In 1987 - found additional space at Colored School as a new class (Standard 9) was introduced. In 1988 - the first batch of learners matriculated with good results and a high pass rate.

1991 - Moved to its former premises which were previously built and used as a Girls Hostel for Colosa SSS and as such had dormitories that were not ideal for use as classrooms. In 1992 - Social Sciences stream was introduced, followed by a Science stream a year later. The School has now moved to its newly built permanent site located near the old school.

Academic Success:

DINALEDI PROJECT 2001 - JS Skenjana SSS was selected nationally as one of 102 schools to pilot the Dinaledi Project who main aim was to




Encourage the learning and teaching of Maths and Science.

Encourage registration of these two subjects at Higher Grade level.

Increase number of female learners registration for the two subjects.

 

2007 - 2009 - Maths and Science Educators in Dinaledi Schools were engaged in a mentoring programme which sought to narrow the gap in NCS




TELKOM FOUNDATION PROJECT - the Dinaledi Project in partnership with Telkom Foundation provided 20 computers, a server, printer, overhead projector and air-conditioning to equip the school's computer lab. The foundation also provided free internet access and technical support for a limited period