(Soft acoustic strings, steady rhythmic pulse)
Yeah, yeah
A melody for the mentor
For the one who leads the way
Miss Orah, hear this now
The classroom door opens, the morning light breaks
You walk in with wisdom for all of our sakes
With a patience that levels the mountains we climb
You teach us the rhythm, the cadence of time
From the blackboard to notebooks, the lessons take root
You nurture the branches and cherish the fruit
It isn't just knowledge, it’s how we should be
You’re opening windows to help us to see
Oh Miss Orah, the guide of the day
With a heart full of light, you show us the way
Through the challenges faced and the heights that we reach
We honor the lessons you carefully teach
Siyabonga kakhulu, for all that you give
You show us the way that a spirit should live
In the quiet of study, the focus is deep
There are promises made that we’re learning to keep
You speak with a kindness that settles the dust
Building a foundation based upon trust
When the numbers are tangled or sentences stray
You help us to clear out the clouds in the way
You’re the steady compass in hallways of change
Helping us grow through the full, wide-open range
Oh Miss Orah, the guide of the day
With a heart full of light, you show us the way
Through the challenges faced and the heights that we reach
We honor the lessons you carefully teach
Siyabonga kakhulu, for all that you give
You show us the way that a spirit should live
It’s the small things you say, it’s the grace that you hold
Turning the lead of our doubts into gold
Every student you touch carries something ahead
Words of the future are what you have said
(Siyabonga, siyabonga)
We’re walking forward, standing so tall
Because you taught us to answer the call
So let the bell ring and the seasons roll on
Your impact remains from the dusk to the dawn
We’ll carry your spirit in all that we do
A tribute to greatness, a tribute to you
From the lessons of life to the books on the shelf
You’ve taught us the power of finding our self
It’s a journey of learning, a journey of grace
Reflected forever in this hallowed space
Oh Miss Orah, the guide of the day
With a heart full of light, you show us the way
Through the challenges faced and the heights that we reach
We honor the lessons you carefully teach
Siyabonga kakhulu, for all that you give
You show us the way that a spirit should live
Yeah, for all that you give
Miss Orah, thank you
Siyabonga
(Fade out with soft strings and gentle rhythm)