I moved this week to a different part of Jbay, right across the street from a Primary School. It has been fun to hear the children voices since Wednesday coming from there. It is athletics season and even the old “Mango, Mango!” can still be heard from the supporters.
On a different note, but I suppose not completely a new theme, Mrs. Mbiko, who was involved in leadership with the SGB's in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, passed on last Friday. I am sad. The last time we spoke, she said she still would like me to come do training in a certain school in Port Elizabeth. Apart from that, I still wanted to ask her many questions. I learned so much from her about the true situation in our schools. She was always full of hope that, through co-operation with the community, the situation in our schools can be changed for the better. I solute you for your commitment, Mrs. Mbiko! Rest in peace!
The camp with the girls of the Child Welfare of Humansdorp in December, was a huge success. It was lovely to spend time with these girls on the brink of adolescence. We work with the theme of the different aspects of a person's identity, which was well received. We were however, not only serious the weekend. We had fun on the beach, at the amusement park and with Sophakama's trademark Concert. It was interesting to notice the differences between an all boys concert and an all girls concert. The boys are more into rap and dance, while the girls are more into singing and movement.
I look forward to continue with the Aftercare of the Humansdorp Child Welfare this year. New schools in Jeffreys Bay and continuing work in Patensie are also on the cards for this year.
May this New Year be a very good year for all of you! Keep the passion to bring good change for learners all across our land.
Evelyn
On a different note, but I suppose not completely a new theme, Mrs. Mbiko, who was involved in leadership with the SGB's in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, passed on last Friday. I am sad. The last time we spoke, she said she still would like me to come do training in a certain school in Port Elizabeth. Apart from that, I still wanted to ask her many questions. I learned so much from her about the true situation in our schools. She was always full of hope that, through co-operation with the community, the situation in our schools can be changed for the better. I solute you for your commitment, Mrs. Mbiko! Rest in peace!
The camp with the girls of the Child Welfare of Humansdorp in December, was a huge success. It was lovely to spend time with these girls on the brink of adolescence. We work with the theme of the different aspects of a person's identity, which was well received. We were however, not only serious the weekend. We had fun on the beach, at the amusement park and with Sophakama's trademark Concert. It was interesting to notice the differences between an all boys concert and an all girls concert. The boys are more into rap and dance, while the girls are more into singing and movement.
I look forward to continue with the Aftercare of the Humansdorp Child Welfare this year. New schools in Jeffreys Bay and continuing work in Patensie are also on the cards for this year.
May this New Year be a very good year for all of you! Keep the passion to bring good change for learners all across our land.
Evelyn
