Margery visited two of the four Thatu schools and was impressed by the dedication and commitment. As the Principal of Kannemeyer School, Mr Ridwan Samodien told her "The teachers are busy in the class. Their heart may be in the garden, but they don’t have the time or the expertise to come into the garden and work with the children. So we have a great man like Ramon who really puts them at a different level, the level we need to be at. We are here to save the earth. We would like the children to believe that this is a place that we need to look after, to break away from crime, see positive and make a contribution to society".

In one of the poorest areas, Heinz Park, Ramon is working with community members, teachers and learners alongside cramped prefab, school buildings. Construction of new school buildings has at last started so the school garden can soon progress further! The enthusiasm is humbling and moving the whole project forward.

Windbreaks have been planted and built, designs agreed on, and planting of seedlings started, but most importantly, the gardens are being used to support teaching and learning.