During a visit to the Care Village by staff members of Standard Bank, a large quantity of foodstuffs and other groceries were donated as well as packets of sweets and other goodies for each child.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Standard Bank Visit
During a visit to the Care Village by staff members of Standard Bank, a large quantity of foodstuffs and other groceries were donated as well as packets of sweets and other goodies for each child.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Awards
A number of our children received awards and certificates for academical and sport achievements at their schools. These are some of those who received trophies for their outstanding achievements.
Matric Farewell
Our Grade 12 pupil, Lee-Ann, recently celebrated her matric farewell. Her dress and accessories, hair etc were all sponsored while her portfolio of photos was sponsored by Jeanette Botha, the wife of a Board member. On the attached photos, sometaken with the manager of the Care Village, can be seen how radiant Lee-Ann looked on the day.
Monday, September 21, 2009
The Ridge Birthday Bash
On Saturday 12 September 2009 the annual Ridge birthday bash was held at the Care Village. A large number of staff from The Ridge were present and the children were entertained with jumping castles, slip & slides and refreshments of all kinds. The boys in turn caught the attention with a number of soccer matches between the various houses, while the younger boys each received a new soccer kit of which they are very proud.
The Ridge Sponsorships
The following sponsorships were also received from The Ridge during September. A large donation of waterproof bedsheets, 2 washing machines, school shoes and casual shoes. Each of the children once again received their monthly hygiene pack of toiletries and those who had birthdays received their gift vouchers to purchase something special.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Status Report - May 2009
Once again there were a number of activities during the month of May 2009, the most noteworthy being the follow:
A visit to the Care Village by a group of Rotary exchange students from Missouri in the U.S.A. After a brief background of the history and function of the Care Village, these young people were taken on a tour of the facilities after which they expressed their appreciation for the work done amongst the children. It is hoped that more visits of this nature will provide greater exposure overseas for the Care Village.
The Ridge Entertainment Resort was once again very active in the lives of the children during the month:
• Each child received their own hygiene pack consisting of toiletries and other personal items.
• All of those who celebrated their birthday during May received a gift voucher with which to purchase something personal for themselves.
• Regular discussions were held with the children involved in the scholarship programme and IT support was given to them.
• A Charity Car Wash was arranged to generate funds for our senior girl, Lee-Ann towards her dress for her Grade 12 farewell function. Due to the initiative of the Staff of The Ridge, and participation by other children from the Care Village, the day was a great success.
• The Ridge also donated a number of lounge suites and curtains for some of the houses to replace those that had become unservicable due to normal wear and tear.
The ladies of the Human Resources Division of Anglo Coal Witbank arranged a trip by our senior girls to their facilities to celebrate “ Take a child girl to work day”. At their offices the girls were taken on a tour of the offices, were introduced to the staff and after a presentation on careers and bursaries available at Anglo Coal, were treated to wonderful refreshments. Afterward each girl received a presentation pack of stationery.
Apart from the normal management meetings, a number of new forums were attended where issues of mutual interest with other facilities housing children in need of care were discussed. It is hoped that more of these informal meetings will be initiated in the future which can only benefit those involved in caring for children.
Once again we thank the congregation of Shielding Heights Ministry, Holy Trinity, Corpus Christi, St Mary of Fatima Catholic Church and Revival Centre who continue to provide spiritual and material support to the children and care givers of the Care Village.
We remain indebted to the doctors and staff of the Bambanani Medical Centre for the medical services which they continue to provide for our children at their own expense.
Also to Turftek who continue to maintain the grounds of the Care Village with their own staff and equipment. Without their commitment it would not be possible to maintain and keep the Care Village in the neat condition it is.
Though it is not possible to make mention of all, there are many other organizations and individuals whose interest in the well-being of our children is invaluable. One such of these is Ahmed who visited the Care Village during a business trip and made a very generous donation towards the work of the children’s home.
I also need to place emphasis on the role of other mining groups, such as BHP Billiton, Anglo Coal and Woestalleen Colliery who have supported the Care Village since its inception both financially and through means of other initiatives and continue to do so.
A visit to the Care Village by a group of Rotary exchange students from Missouri in the U.S.A. After a brief background of the history and function of the Care Village, these young people were taken on a tour of the facilities after which they expressed their appreciation for the work done amongst the children. It is hoped that more visits of this nature will provide greater exposure overseas for the Care Village.
The Ridge Entertainment Resort was once again very active in the lives of the children during the month:
• Each child received their own hygiene pack consisting of toiletries and other personal items.
• All of those who celebrated their birthday during May received a gift voucher with which to purchase something personal for themselves.
• Regular discussions were held with the children involved in the scholarship programme and IT support was given to them.
• A Charity Car Wash was arranged to generate funds for our senior girl, Lee-Ann towards her dress for her Grade 12 farewell function. Due to the initiative of the Staff of The Ridge, and participation by other children from the Care Village, the day was a great success.
• The Ridge also donated a number of lounge suites and curtains for some of the houses to replace those that had become unservicable due to normal wear and tear.
The ladies of the Human Resources Division of Anglo Coal Witbank arranged a trip by our senior girls to their facilities to celebrate “ Take a child girl to work day”. At their offices the girls were taken on a tour of the offices, were introduced to the staff and after a presentation on careers and bursaries available at Anglo Coal, were treated to wonderful refreshments. Afterward each girl received a presentation pack of stationery.
Apart from the normal management meetings, a number of new forums were attended where issues of mutual interest with other facilities housing children in need of care were discussed. It is hoped that more of these informal meetings will be initiated in the future which can only benefit those involved in caring for children.
Once again we thank the congregation of Shielding Heights Ministry, Holy Trinity, Corpus Christi, St Mary of Fatima Catholic Church and Revival Centre who continue to provide spiritual and material support to the children and care givers of the Care Village.
We remain indebted to the doctors and staff of the Bambanani Medical Centre for the medical services which they continue to provide for our children at their own expense.
Also to Turftek who continue to maintain the grounds of the Care Village with their own staff and equipment. Without their commitment it would not be possible to maintain and keep the Care Village in the neat condition it is.
Though it is not possible to make mention of all, there are many other organizations and individuals whose interest in the well-being of our children is invaluable. One such of these is Ahmed who visited the Care Village during a business trip and made a very generous donation towards the work of the children’s home.
I also need to place emphasis on the role of other mining groups, such as BHP Billiton, Anglo Coal and Woestalleen Colliery who have supported the Care Village since its inception both financially and through means of other initiatives and continue to do so.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
LIFE HEALTH CARE
The playground has been extended by the purchase of an additional jungle gym which was sponsored by the Occupational Health Division of Life Health Care. The increase in the number of younger children has brought about a need for more of this type of recreational equipment. Mention must also be made of Benches who are the suppliers of this equipment who at their own expense upgraded the existing playground equipment.
MIDDELBURG COUNTRY CLUB
A large amount of bed linen, towels, pillows and curtains was donated to the Care Village by the Management of the Middelburg Country Club. This donation was made possible by the replacement of linen in the lodge of the golf club and could not have come at a more opportune time with the admission of additional children in need of care. On the photo two of the housekeeping staff members of the Care Village can be seen with part of the donation.
THE RIDGE
The Ridge Entertainment Resort once again visited the Care Village and presented each of the children with their own hygiene packet containing toiletries, vitamins and other items. The children who had birthdays during February also each received a gift from The Ridge. Each of the children and care givers (house parent) present also received chocolate and a piece of cake to celebrate the occasion. The Management of The Ridge used this opportunity to visit the newly renovated house which they had helped to furnish and to spend time with the children during lunch time.
ROTARY CANADA
On the attached photo Chris Das representing a number of Canadian Rotary Clubs can be seen handing over a cheque to the manager of the Care Village, Colin Hasses as mentioned in a previous article to sponsor a training course for a large number of care givers.
Monday, January 26, 2009
THE RIDGE 
At the start of the school term, The Ridge also sponsored each of the children with hygiene packs for the month. They also sponsored school stationary and a large quantity of school uniforms.
MURIAL
Murial, a 16 year old pupil who achieved a number of academical achievements at the end of 2008 school year, was enrolled at Steelcrest High School in Middelburg at the start of the 2009 academical year. Murial who is presently in Grade 10 and intends following a career in chemical engineering after she completes her school career. Murial's uniform, registration and school fees have been sponsored by The Ridge Entertainment Resort
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
December Status Report by the Manager
The commencement of the December school holidays and the placement of the majority of the children with families or holiday foster parents brought about a period of rest and respite from all the normal day to day activities of the Care Village.
It provided rest for the staff after a busy year while providing time for planning in preparation for the challenges and opportunities of 2009.
However, there were still activities during December which were very noteworthy.
An Aids Awareness Day was held at the Bambanani Medical Centre where our staff and children who attended were treated to lunch after the conclusion of the days programme.
The Ridge Entertainment Resort once again sponsored an ear operation for Sibusiso, a 13 year old boy who had lost his hearing while he was still very young. After the success of his first ear operation earlier in the year, the Ridge arranged for the other ear to be operated on at the start of the school holidays. Due to the initiative and sponsorship of the Management and Staff of The Ridge, Sibusiso now has normal hearing in both his ears and has the assurance that he will be able to live a full life in the future.
A week – long training course was held by the National Association of Child Care Workers for all the staff of the Care Village as well as care givers from a number of other organizations and institutions within the province. The cost of the course was sponsored by Rotary Clubs in Canada. Courses of this nature serve to empower all those who are involved in the important task of caring for children in need.
Once again I must express our great appreciation to Turftek for their continued commitment to maintaining the grounds of the Care Village, without which the Care Village would not be able to look as neat as it always does.
I wish to take this opportunity to wish all who in one way or another contribute to the well-being of the children of the Care Village, a wonderful and prosperous 2009.
Manager
C.E Hasses
It provided rest for the staff after a busy year while providing time for planning in preparation for the challenges and opportunities of 2009.
However, there were still activities during December which were very noteworthy.
An Aids Awareness Day was held at the Bambanani Medical Centre where our staff and children who attended were treated to lunch after the conclusion of the days programme.
The Ridge Entertainment Resort once again sponsored an ear operation for Sibusiso, a 13 year old boy who had lost his hearing while he was still very young. After the success of his first ear operation earlier in the year, the Ridge arranged for the other ear to be operated on at the start of the school holidays. Due to the initiative and sponsorship of the Management and Staff of The Ridge, Sibusiso now has normal hearing in both his ears and has the assurance that he will be able to live a full life in the future.
A week – long training course was held by the National Association of Child Care Workers for all the staff of the Care Village as well as care givers from a number of other organizations and institutions within the province. The cost of the course was sponsored by Rotary Clubs in Canada. Courses of this nature serve to empower all those who are involved in the important task of caring for children in need.
Once again I must express our great appreciation to Turftek for their continued commitment to maintaining the grounds of the Care Village, without which the Care Village would not be able to look as neat as it always does.
I wish to take this opportunity to wish all who in one way or another contribute to the well-being of the children of the Care Village, a wonderful and prosperous 2009.
Manager
C.E Hasses
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