Rapper GrandMaster Ready D toured five Mitchell’s Plain Schools in five days last week.
The radio presenter and DJ performed at Duneside, Wavecrest, Liesbeek, Northwood and Caradale primary schools from Monday to Friday.
Through the collaboration, Petco launched its recycling competition. Selected Mitchell’s Plain schools will compete in the recycling competition over the next few months. The school that collects the most PET plastic and Liquid Board Packaging will win a grand prize. The winner will be announced in November.
Petco also provided participating schools with educational posters, which were developed in partnership with the Pick n Pay Schools Club, which creates CAPS-aligned content that teaches learners about living sustainably and recycling.
“As artists and mentors, we have the responsibility to use our influence positively. We’re showing young people that recycling doesn’t have to be boring; it’s about taking pride in your community, protecting the planet and using creativity as a force for change,” says GrandMaster Ready D.
Caradale Primary school principal Ezra Carelse said the programme was impactful because the message was brought across using music.
“The learners are very hyped now to go out and get as many items as they can and bring it here,” he said.
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