Naledi Learning Centre

Naledi Matric '25
Hand-print Ceremony

Wall of Remembrance

Class of 2025 handing over to Class of 2026!

Across cultures and histories, the ritual of imprinting handprints on walls endures as a tactile testament to legacy and passage, evoking the ancient cave markings of our ancestors. In modern education, it evolves into a powerful emblem of scholarly transition. The tradition started in schools in the USA in 2011. Graduating seniors dip their hands in paint and press them onto a mural, often adorned with class motifs, to commemorate their journey and inspire juniors in the schools, symbolizing the shift from student to alumnus (a graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university) while etching collective memories into the institution's very fabric.

Similarly, here at Naledi Learning Centre, the Matric Class since 2019 integrated vibrant handprints on different walls at Naledi. This yearly ceremony of remembrance marks the touching handover of leadership from the current senior leaders to the next generation of leaders, reminding all that every learner leaves an indelible trace.