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Helping Granny's school
Retired Port Elizabeth primary school teacher Alda Augoustatos recently travelled to Nieu Bethesda to visit the Lettie de Klerk Memorial School, which is named after her grandmother. Alda donated a framed photograph of her grandmother, as well as sports and computer equipment. Four of Lettie’s original pupils were at the presentation. The school dates back to 1853 when it was called the London Mission School, but was renamed after Lettie's death. Lettie was a disciplinarian and worked as a nurse, attorney and teacher. She was born van Heerden and is buried in the family graveyard on a farm outside Nieu Bethesda. Alda is carrying on with fundraising to help the school. To donate goods, contact Alda at (041) 583 2237 or 072 3767098.