SayPro Interview Participants:
- Karabo Moleko (12 years old, DCS School)
- Michel (14 years old, from Zimbabwe)
- Nomawethu Ramala (13 years old)
- Thabang (13 years old)
Details of the Interview:
The interview session at SayPro Neftaly Kingdoms School was conducted on 2025-03-05 with four students. The discussion centered around their aspirations, hobbies, and views on leadership.
- Karabo Moleko (12 years old, DCS School)
- Background: Karabo is currently a student at DCS School.
- Key Highlights:
- Karabo shared their passion for academics and emphasized the importance of education in shaping their future.
- When asked about future aspirations, Karabo expressed a keen interest in leadership roles, particularly in the realm of community development.
- Karabo also highlighted the importance of teamwork and working together to achieve goals.
- Future Goals: Karabo envisions a career in community leadership and aims to inspire others through their actions.
- Michel (14 years old, from Zimbabwe)
- Background: Michel is a 14-year-old student originally from Zimbabwe.
- Key Highlights:
- Michel shared their love for sports, particularly volleyball, and described how it helps them stay active and develop teamwork skills.
- When asked about their dreams for the future, Michel expressed an interest in leadership roles and a desire to make a positive impact on their community.
- Michel also spoke about their journey of adjusting to a new country and how sports has helped them make friends and integrate into the school.
- Hobbies: Volleyball is Michel’s primary hobby. They find the sport a great way to stay fit and build teamwork.
- Nomawethu Ramala** (13 years old)
- Background: Nomawethu is 13 years old and expressed a strong sense of purpose in their life.
- Key Highlights:
- Nomawethu discussed their career aspiration of becoming a pilot. They have always been fascinated by aviation and enjoy learning about flight and aircraft.
- They also expressed a deep interest in leadership, with a vision of leading others and making decisions that help improve society.
- Nomawethu talked about the importance of discipline, focus, and hard work in achieving their dreams, and they are determined to pursue a career in aviation despite any challenges they might face.
- Future Goals: Nomawethu is determined to become a pilot and aspires to hold leadership roles in the aviation industry.
- Thabang(13 years old)
-Background: Thabang is a 13-year-old student with a passion for soccer and leadership.
- Key Highlights:
- Thabang spoke enthusiastically about their love for soccer. They enjoy playing the sport as it helps them stay active and disciplined.
- In addition to their passion for soccer, Thabang shared their desire to be a leader and have an impact on their peers. They believe leadership is about inspiring and guiding others towards shared goals.
- Thabang sees sports as a great avenue for practicing leadership skills, as it requires coordination, communication, and teamwork.
- Future Goals: Thabang aims to pursue leadership roles, possibly combining their love for sports and leadership in the future.
Challenges During the Interview:
The interview was interrupted by heavy rain, which caused significant noise, making it difficult for participants to continue their discussions. As a result, the interview session was paused and scheduled to resume on the following day.
Next Steps:
- The interview will continue the next day to allow for more in-depth discussions with each participant.
- Further insights into the students’ aspirations and personal growth will be explored during the second part of the interview.