GOD's LITTLE LAMBS PRE-SCHOOL
Gratitude For All Our Blessings
As we start out in a new year we would like to give thanks for God’s provision in the past year under some quite difficult times financially. Not only have we been able to stay afloat, but we were able to do some much needed renovations to the top classroom.
We would also like to acknowledge the wonderful work done by our teachers who keep the children happy and stimulated with all their activities. Our cook, Pinky Mnikhathi, does a great job feeding the children two meals a day; and Dolly Molefe, our cleaner, who also helps tend our garden. Lastly but certainly not least, is Nathi Nobela, our pastor who comes in 3 times a week to minister to the children and staff and help with odd jobs around the garden and building.
We are fortunate to have a hard-working committee that does much in the background for the good of the school. We were very sorry to see Eric Beattie leave us at the end of last year, after 8 busy years as treasurer, and welcome Gail Van Veenendaal in his place.
There are many other folk who chip in and help in various ways, often entirely at their own expense. We would like to mention 2 names in particular – Joy Stoffberg, for the regular lessons that she gives the teachers to improve their English; and Sonja Smith who does a weekly music lesson with the children. Your time and input is greatly appreciated.
Our sponsors and donors play a vital role in keeping us sustainable – thank you to each and every one of you who have contributed to the success of our school with your generous financial support or items given to us. Thanks also to those kind folk who donated Bata school shoes via the Spar special earlier in the year.
Winter Warmth
As always, we are aiming to give each child a jersey/track suit top and beanie this year before the weather turns cold in April. We are very short of the 4 – 6-year-old size so if any of you would like to assist by knitting for us, please drop your contributions at Howick Community Church office, mornings only. Any colours and patterns are acceptable but please ensure that the necks are loosely cast off to make them easy to pull on and off. Donations of wool are also welcome.
Renovations
Thanks to some generous funders we were able to go ahead with our renovations to the top classroom during the Christmas holidays. At the suggestion of the Department of Education, we divided the classroom into 3 sections with Chromadek up to roof height, thereby reducing the noise of about 40 little voices plus 2 teachers to an acceptable level. The teachers have had fun putting up artwork by the learners and there are plans afoot to do a mural or two to decorate the walls during the Easter holidays.
Library
We have a new volunteer by the name of Hazel Fourie, who has undertaken the big job of sorting out our library books. She is busy cataloguing them by theme so as to make it easy for the teachers to find various topics as they need them. Any donations of children’s books in the 2 – 6-year-old age group are always welcome.
On that note, we have been approved once again this year to receive free books from Book Dash for the children to enjoy at school and to take home. This is an amazing organization with a passion for literacy improvement among the underprivileged.
Outings and Events
The children have already taken part in some outings/events. First off was Valentine’s Day when the children were encouraged to wear red and the teachers and children alike had fun decorating the classrooms and enjoying some sweet treats.
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More recently the children went to Kwa Phoswa Paradise, a park where they were able to enjoy the beautiful playground and pool.
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And then there was the fundraiser of grandparents’ day when several “gogo’s” came to see how their grandchildren were doing at the school. They were served a delicious tea and had a fun morning with the children, who all dressed up for the occasion.
A happy start to 2026!
