In a gardening assembly, the learners were given a clear demonstration on how to handle seedlings with respect and generally most of the seedlings reached the soil in good time, in lines, and with the measured spaces in between each seedling. Now they require regular watering, the ground needs weeding and we will watch the … Read more
On 19 May the Grade 11 class visited Momotheka Creche for the first phase of our ECD program. We were warmly welcomed by the staff, and the children were excited to see us again. After a brief introduction, the children joyfully proclaimed that it was isikhathi sokudlala – time to play! The playground quickly came … Read more
On 14 May the Grade 9 class visited Khomba ECD where we were warmly welcomed and accepted by the staff and the adorable little ones. We sang with them and that was probably the best part of our program. We could help them with a few repairs. The boys prepared a garden and planted seedlings. … Read more
In mid-May, the gardeners continued with soil preparation and garden layout, adding compost and making walkable pathways. Once this step was done, the small seedlings were planted. Each patch followed a garden plan which indicated where the vegetables should be planted and how far apart they should be. Most gardens were planted with a selection … Read more
On 13 May the Grade 8 visited Ntando ECD. It was an unforgettable experience. Pieter Greyling When we arrived, we sang ‘Masidonse’ and recited two poems. The girls interacted with the children by playing outside with different equipment. The balls and donuts were a great attraction. The boys worked in the garden and prepared the … Read more
Getting started can be intimidating but staying committed takes determination and many hours outside. The following week or so the soil was prepared and the gardeners dug in the compost. They also created paths between the patches which were spread with bark.
On 6 May the Grade 10 class visited Thembokuhle ECD together with Miss Waega, Miss Bax, Mr du Toit and Mrs du Preez. There were 12 toddlers at school that day. Our girls soon realised that many of the prepared activities were too advanced for the toddlers and adapted accordingly – each “adopting” a little … Read more
On 5 May the Grade 12 learners visited Simbonge Pre-Primary School. What began as a service opportunity quickly became a deeply meaningful experience that has left a lasting impression on us all. We arrived early, shovels in hand, eager to bring about a small but significant change. The children’s bright eyes and excited laughter greeted … Read more
The skill of gardening and growing things is learned by doing and the most practical skills in the world are learned in the field, not the classroom. At the beginning of May each grade was given two pieces of land which required weeding, fertilising and cultivation. This was a mammoth assignment especially as most learners … Read more