After getting our feet wet at our first two distributions yesterday we were excited and eager to head out for our second day at Zandspruit Nooitgedacht Public School. Here we distributed bedkits to the grade one students. Being that it was Sunday we were very appreciative of the teachers who donated their time to come and assist their students in getting ready for the distribution, helping them change into their new track suits and getting them lined up and ready. Their assistance was invaluable. Judging by the exceptional behaviour of these children you could see the amazing rapport established between the children and their teachers. There are 6 classes of grade one students and each class consists of around 40 learners. I truly admire these teachers for the work they do daily. As one of them stated "it is a labour of love.”
Following a short presentation to the parents and children, explaining the process for the day, what SCAW is, why we do what we do and showing the items that they would be receiving, we were presented with a special gift. The students had created an amazing piece of art to thank us for coming.
Look closely at this beautiful tree and you will be able to see a colourful thumbprint made by each grade one student
Then it was time to get busy. The children gave us wonderful smiles for the photographs that will be sent to our donors, then they were on their way to receive their special gift of a bedkit. Julie was giving out bedkits today and one child in particular really warmed her heart. As he approached to receive his gift he was quite hesitant and uncertain but when he saw what he was receiving he lit up with the biggest smile imaginable.
It took many hands to make today happen and to bring joy to the students of Nooitgedacht P.S. A special thanks to the teachers for their assistance in organizing the children and to our rotary volunteers for assisting in today’s distribution. Special recognition goes to the Rotary E-Club of Eagle Canyon and their President Sanette Mostert for all the hard work over the past months in preparation.
Team South Africa
Rotary E-Club of Eagle Canyon 🇿🇦 and SCAW 🇨🇦