Against all odds: Jordan's journey back to school

The family of the 10-year-old Jordan Teixeira, a Grade Five learner of Outeniqua Primary School, are deeply grateful for her remarkable recovery following a severely traumatic injury sustained in an accident on 29 October.

- Michelle Pienaar

Jordan (front, right) with her family, before the accident: Kiara (Grade 7), Maverick (Grade RR) and her parents, Wayne and Monique.

Just over three months ago, Jordan's life was hanging in the balance. Against all expectations, however, she has returned to school full-time and is once again coping with her academics and sport.

"I heard a crash and ran outside. Jordan was bent over the front of the quad bike and completely unresponsive."

The accident occurred at Yamaha George, the family business. Jordan and a staff member were riding a quad bike outside around the premises when they lost control and collided with the gate of a neighbouring property.