Knysna Educational Campus
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: ESTABLISHING A THRIVING
EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS IN KNYSNA
A Vision Rooted in Hope
At the heart of our expanding footprint in the Western Cape lies a bold and beautiful vision: the establishment of Forest Edge Schools, a community-rooted educational hub inspired by the same hope-filled vision that drove the establishment of Waterfall Schools on the iThemba Campus in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal.
Situated just 10 minutes from Knysna, the 41-hectre property, set to become Forest Edge Schools, offers a remarkable opportunity to nurture growth – guiding children from baby to matric, while embracing both educational and environmental development.
We honour the rich history of this land, which reflects the very values that shape the iThemba Campus: that quality education changes lives, that every child deserves an opportunity to thrive, and that long-term organisational sustainability is essential.
Why Knysna?
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
Market research shows that there is a growing need in the Knysna area for affordable, high-quality, values-driven education that supports children from early childhood right through to matric. The establishment
of Forest Edge Schools is in response to this need.
Through this new campus, we hope to:
- Serve families with excellence and compassion
- Raise future leaders rooted in Christian values
- Steward indigenous landscapes
A Proven Model for Growth
This Campus relationship follows a symbiotic approach wherein:
- Forest Edge Schools benefit from established infrastructure.
- Focus on iThemba secures long-term organisational sustainability.
- Shared governance ensures educational excellence and mission alignment.
- Every donation directly advances Focus on iThemba’s transformative programmes in Early Childhood Development, parent training and scholarships.
This value exchange enables growth, stability, and mission integrity.
Phase 1: Planting Seeds of Hope
Earlier this year, we celebrated a huge milestone – purchasing the land that will soon become this burgeoning educational campus. That was just the beginning of this exciting journey!
Be Part Of This
Exciting Journey
We value the significance of collaborative partnership
and welcome the opportunity to work with
like-minded individuals and organisations to bring
this educational campus to life.
FOCUS ON iTHEMBA IS A REGISTERED
NON-PROFIT AND PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANISATION
WITH SECTION 18A APPROVAL.
B-BBEE CERTIFICATES:
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT POINTS
Account Name: Focus on iThemba
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch Name: Hillcrest
Branch Code: 045726
Account Number: 050184911
Swift Code: SBZA ZA JJ
As a registered Public Benefit Organisation, all donations made to Focus on iThemba qualify for a Section 18A Tax Certificate.
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Paul Bagnoli
Friends of iThemba
PO Box 127 Ninety-Six,
South Carolina,
29666-0127,
USA
