GOD's LITTLE LAMBS PRE-SCHOOL
Staff Changes
At the beginning of May, our principal, Monica Ngobese took up a post teaching Grade R at Mafakathini school which is close to where she lives. Our thanks go to Monica for the many years she has worked at God’s Little Lambs, starting in 2007 as a Grade R teacher, then appointed as principal in 2017. Monica will be remembered for her cheerful smile and her caring attitude to the children. She was well respected in the community.
Nontuthuko Zimu, who is a Grade RR teacher at GLLP, and who has taught there since January 2017, has been appointed as Acting Principal. She has a bachelor’s degree in education (Intermediate Phase) and is currently busy with her Honours. Our committee is looking forward to working with her in her new position.
New Committee Member
It was decided that our committee could do with another person to help with admin work – of which there is a fair bit as we aim to stay compliant with various regulations in running the school, negotiate with funders, and work with other NGO’s such as BookDash and SANTA. We welcome Lyn Sacks and look forward to her input.
Jerseys and Beanies
We were once again overwhelmed by the response we had for our request for knitted beanies and jerseys this winter. We have around 80 children enrolled this year, and we were able to give every one of them a jersey and beanie, with extras to spare which we sent to Ethembeni and HCC Lidgetton church plant communities where there are also many needs. Thanks to the Ambers Teddy Bear Club, knitters from Howick Community Church as well as many individuals who donated wool or material or made/bought track suit tops. Bless you all for your generosity!
Murals for Grade RR Classroom
Cathy Beattie and Lyn Sacks from our committee, as well as friends, Talia Betencourt, Karen Wood and Sue MacEwan got together in the Easter holidays and did a wonderful job of painting murals on the walls of one of the Grade RR classrooms. Well done ladies!
The children themselves have contributed to decorating the walls with some of their own artwork
Outings
The Grade RR children had a fun dressing up for an outing in May when they had a combined visit from the local fire department and ambulance services.
Garden
Another volunteer, Hazel Fourie, has started a project to beautify our little garden by planting up the rockery near the bottom classroom. Hazel will also see that our veggie garden is regularly replanted to help feed the children every day. Thank you Hazel! Our little naartjie tree had its first fruit on it this year. Let’s hope we have bumper crops in years to come.
We are very thankful to Rehna Wollentine, owner of Instant Turf who has kept us supplied with compost. The results of having healthy soil can be seen in this recent photo. Thank you Rehna!
Thanks too, to all our wonderful volunteers/donors/sponsors for your time, talents and financial gifts. You are all greatly appreciated!
