Autistic children who attend Quest School in South End, Port Elizabeth, are travelling safely to and from school every day, thanks to Hi-Q Walmer Park’s donation of new tyres for their bus.
Quest School Principal Joan Jorritsma requested assistance this year when the bus was due for a roadworthy test and desperately needed a new set of tyres if it was to pass the requirements. The bus is also used to transport the children to outings and to run errands. Quest is the only school of its kind in the Eastern Cape province. It receives a limited government grant and many of its 61 learners cannot afford to pay their fees.
“I have recommended the Goodyear G22 as it is an extremely popular design that has been used extensively within the taxi industry over many years. The G22 has a history of delivering good mileage and has a superb safety record,” said Pieter Bienedell, owner of Hi-Q at Walmer Park.
Indeed, after the fitment at Hi-Q, Joan said the school bus was running “like a dream again”.
“The vehicle’s last set of Goodyear tyres covered 54 807 kilometres over a period of three years and seven months.
“We thank Hi-Q for the new tyres. Your caring for our learners and gesture of goodwill is highly appreciated. It is concerned businessmen or individuals like you who make all our efforts and hard work, on behalf of very special children, worthwhile,” said Jorritsma.
The school’s 61 learners are divided into ten classes with six children per class receiving very intense and individualised attention. Not to mention lots of love.
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