On 24 October, The Mountain Cambridge School joined the global community in recognising World Polio Day, a significant initiative aimed at raising awareness and supporting the ongoing effort to eradicate Polio worldwide.

Alice Meyer, of the Rotary Club of Brits-Hartbeespoort and Carolina van Heerden, Executive Head & Director of The Mountain Cambridge School.

Learners and staff embraced the cause by wearing purple accessories, a colour that represents hope and solidarity in the fight against Polio. The school was honoured to host Alice Meyer, Board Member of the Rotary Club of Brits-Hartbeespoort, along with members of the Rotary team, who shared their passion and commitment to this life-changing campaign.
During the assembly, Meyer spoke about the moving story “Three Minutes for a Dog”, highlighting the resilience of Paul Alexander, a Polio survivor who continues to inspire people across the world. Learners also discovered the history behind the Purple Pinky tradition a symbolic purple mark placed on children’s fingers in countries where Polio vaccinations are administered. This simple yet powerful gesture signifies protection, vaccination, and hope for a healthier future.
In her message, Meyer reminded the audience that “Every act of kindness brings us closer to a world where no child suffers from Polio.”
Through the collective generosity of our school community, R5 000 was raised in support of Rotary’s global Polio eradication programme.
The Mountain Cambridge School extends sincere gratitude to the Rotary Club of Brits-Hartbeespoort for their partnership and to every learner, parent, and staff member who contributed to this meaningful cause. Together, we are making a difference, one step closer to a Polio-free world.