I haven't written in years, my love for writing faded as I entered my first year in varsity because of the load of work that comes with being a student and when I was granted the opportunity to be one of the people to write an article in an actual magazine that belongs to my former school I thought, "Oh well how can I start and what will I say?" It took me days to reflect to my early childhood years, my pre-primary years but guess what I am re-living those years in my fantasy world.
It is the year 2003 in the month of January and this day hits differently because it is my first day at school, my school, Alpha and Omega. This is where it all began. My name is Londeka Nhlengethwa and I am a former learner that attended Alpha and Omega School. My pre-primary years were filled with laughter and adventure, from playing in the playgrounds, having lessons to singing nursery rhymes. I remember one of my teachers, teacher Nkosingiphile, reading us stories and making us feel like we are part of the story. Oh what a nice way to innovate our imagination.
During these years a lot of growth took place as well. I learned how to be independent and how to take care of myself, to share, take turns and cooperate with others. A highlight of my experience in Alpha and Omega was learning about God and developing my prayer life, which resonated deeply with my Christian upbringing. I truly cherished the opportunity to explore my faith in a nurturing environment, and just like that, in a blink of an eye, years passed by and my pre-primary years were over.
I believe because of the great impact the school did on my academics and life in general, my parents decided it was wise to carry on my primary years at the school. My primary school years were filled with numerous academic highlights, but one experience that stands out was participating in the Astro quiz competition at the Mondi Science Center, where I discovered my potential and realized I could achieve great things. From that point on, I gained confidence and momentum, never looking back or doubting my abilities.
My journey at Alpha and Omega has been instrumental in shaping the person I am today, and I'm forever grateful for the foundation this remarkable school gave me.