On the first day of school, Xola was carrying a long black stick.

Other learners found this strange.

Teacher Fikelephi explained to the class that Xola was born blind.

He uses a stick to find his way around the school.

The learners began to understand why Xola wore black glasses.

The teacher went on to explain to learners that they should see him as one of them.

Zola overheard Lizo and the other boys plotting a plan to steal Xola's stick.

The boys thought it would be nice to play with a new child at school.

On hearing this, Zola ran to sit in front next to Xola to protect him from the bullies.

He told them the dangers of what they wanted to do. They apologized profusely to Xola.

The friends sat and talked about their love of football, drawing pictures, and watching animations. From this conversation, they realized that they had a lot in common.

They also talked about their differences. Zola complimented his friend's black glasses. This friendship created a network of peers who show appreciation and respect for each other.

It was a very happy day for Xola, he felt welcome and safe in his new school with his new loving friend Zola.