JUL / AUGUST 2025
THE GREYTON POST
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Bringing the Future to Our Classrooms L ast month, local children were treated to an extraordinary learning experience—virtual equipped teams across the country to deliver immersive educational sessions. For many students—and even some parents—this was their into this virtual world. Lightspeed’s initiative shows the power of blending
first encounter with virtual reality technology. “Some didn’t know what VR was at all,” Lee-Ann noted. But once the headsets were on, the excitement was contagious. Children explored fascinating educational content, sparking curiosity and wonder. Lee-Ann emphasised how valuable experiences like this can be for children in small towns like Greyton. “This reminded us of how important it is to bridge the knowledge gap,” she said. “VR brings awareness and knowledge in a fun and engaging way.” And the good news? The VR team will return later this year, around September or October, to offer more students a chance to step
technology with imagination to inspire young minds. It’s a reminder that learning
reality (VR) sessions that transported them to new worlds, all without leaving the classroom. We caught up with Lee-Ann Seconna from Lightspeed, who made it all happen, to learn more about this exciting project. “The idea came from one of my social media student assist pages,” Lee-Ann explained. “As a mum, I’m always looking for ways to help children expand their knowledge and experience new things.” She reached out to Gavin Jones, and after some research, Lightspeed connected with a VR company run by two women based in KwaZulu-Natal. These experts send fully
The VR company can cater for up to 60 students at a time, with 30-minute sessions at R50 per student. Lee-Ann approached all local schools and the crèche, offering information and support. Lightspeed even sponsored 30 students from the Red Cross, ensuring more children could experience the magic of VR.
doesn’t have to be limited by location—and sometimes, a headset is all it takes to open a whole new world.
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