Kotwal says Saxonwold's teachers realised that to achieve racial harmony at the school, it is better to start teaching learners to respect each other from grade 0. Then, by the time they proceed to grade 1, you will have no problem. At that age, it's easy for kids to accept one another. Nevertheless, Kotwal is careful not to give the impression that the school takes all the credit. The parents who bring their children here have also contributed a lot to our success.
African culture is promoted at the school.
Both black and white children are aware where cultures mix and what constitutes an offence in African culture that is not offensive in English culture, and vice versa. The school has a black Zulu teacher, Vanicia Ndlangalavu. Kotwal says Ndlangalavu has played a crucial role in narrowing the racial divide. Mostly learners do things they copy from their teachers as well as parents. But a teacher is every child's best role model.