The month of November has once again been a very busy and productive month for the Care Village.
The Care Village is still at full capacity with 85 children. The renovations to the additional house have been completed and the next step is to furnish the house with curtains, furniture etc before admitting additional children.
Towards the end of the school term, many of the children received awards, certificates and trophies for their academical achievements during the year. This attests of the hard work and diligence these children put into their studies.
During the month The Ridge Entertainment Resort hosted and sponsored a number of activities and initiatives for the children of the Care Village.
One was the presentation once again to each child of their own hygiene pack for the month containing toiletries etc. A donation of mealie meal and other much needed articles was also made at the same time.
All of the children and Care Givers (house parents) were treated to a Christmas Dinner at The Ridge which was a very special occasion. The staff of The Ridge gave individual attention to each and everyone of the children. They ensured that each child had their fill of the abundant food which was available, and when each child received a personnel gift, the expressions on their faces was a joy for all present, to behold.
A dance group from one of the local churches entertained the children with dances while at the same time bringing a spiritual message to the children, who were caught up in the spirit of the moment and took part by means of clapping and dancing.
A number of functions were held at some of the houses which were hosted by local churches in the community, while all the Care Givers (house parents) were invited to a local church where they were treated to a wonderful Christmas lunch and time of fellowship.
The house which was chosen as the neatest and cleanest house for the year was treated to supper at the Spur Restaurant which was sponsored by the Spur. This initiative will certainly serve as an incentive next year to the other houses.
The Management and staff of the Care Village wish to use this opportunity to express their appreciation to all organizations, companies and individuals who supported the Care Village during the year and to extend best wishes to all for the festive Season.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
THE SPUR
The house which was chosen as the cleanes and neatest for the year was treated to supper at the Spur Restaurant which was sponsored by the Spur. This evening not only served as a reward for the children hard work, but will also serve as an incentive to motivate the other houses to improve their standards of neatness during the next year.
CARE GIVERS COURSE
All the Care Givers form the Care Village and a number of Care Givers form other organizations recently attended a National training course for Child Care Workers which was sponsored by a number of Canadien Rotary Clubs. At a recent function hosted by the local Rotary Clubs of Middelburg and Witbank, Chris Das, a representative from the Canadian Rotary Clubs handed a cheque over to the Manager, Colin Hasses to cover the costs of the course.
XMAS MESSAGE
The Board, Management and staff of the Middelburg Care Village wish to convey their appreciation to all organizations, companies and individuals for their support during the past year and to wish all a blessed FESTIVE SEASON.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
EAR OPERATION
During the July school holidays The Ridge Entertainment Resort sponsored an operation to one of the ears of a 12 year old boy, Sibusiso who has been deaf virtually his whole life. Due to the success of the first operation, The Ridge once again sponsored an operation to his other ear at the start of December holidays. Though Sibusiso is still recuperating,we believe that it too will be successful. On the photo Sibusiso can be seen with his care giver, Me Nape.
XMAS DINNER
During November 2008 the children and care givers (house parents) were treated to a special
Christmas dinner at The Ridge Entertainment Resort. It was a privilege for those present to see the manner in which the staff of The Ridge cared for each child and ensured that they had more than enough to eat of the delicious food available. The expressions on their faces when they received their gifts will long be remembered by all who were present.
Christmas dinner at The Ridge Entertainment Resort. It was a privilege for those present to see the manner in which the staff of The Ridge cared for each child and ensured that they had more than enough to eat of the delicious food available. The expressions on their faces when they received their gifts will long be remembered by all who were present.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
October Status Report by the Manager
Once again the month of October has been a busy month for the Care Village.
The Care Village is presently at full capacity with an additional 5 children being admitted during the month. We were fortunate also to be able to enrol the children at existing schools in the vicinity.
Work has commenced on the renovation of another of the vacant houses on the premises with a sponsorship from the Middelburg Rotary Club. On completion, and after the appointment of suitable care givers (house parents) we will be able to admit more children in need of care.
The management team of the Care Village has been strengthened by the appointment of a fulltime senior social worker, me Santa de Jager as from 1 October 2008. Thankfully me de Jager has been employed on a part time basis for more than a year at the Care Village and her experience will benefit the children immensely and contribute to their well-being.
During the month The Ridge Entertainment Resort hosted a number of activities at the Care Village. On 1 October during the school holidays the children were entertained to movies and eats in the hall, while on 3 October they celebrated The Ridge’s birthday with jumping castles and more refreshments at the Care Village. The children from Bethesda, a children’s home for mentally and physically challenged children were also invited. The day was a blessing for all those who were privileged to be present. On 13 October The Ridge again presented each child with a hygiene pack for the month, while a clinic sister from the Ridge visits the Care Village on Friday afternoons to care for any needs the children may have (another first).
The ABSA Bank Annual Golf Day to raise funds for the Care Village was held on 16 October. This event continues to grow and due to the ever increasing support, was once again a great success. This continuing commitment by ABSA is much appreciated.
Over the weekend of 24 and 25 October the Care Village again hosted the annual Rotary exchange student selection to select a group of young professionals to undertake an overseas goodwill tour hosted by Rotary.
Three of the Care Village children took part in the National Taekwando Championships on 25 October where each of them won 2 medals. For his gold medal, one of the youngest children, Sipho was awarded provincial colours. Much is expected from Sipho in the future.
On the same date Life Health Care hosted a fun day at the Care Village. The children were entertained with a number of activities, water sports and refreshments. The event was enjoyed by all who were present, both young and old.
Special mention must once again be made of the following companies / organizations: Corpus Christi, Holy Trinity and other church organizations for their spiritual and material support.
Bambanani Medical Centre for the medical treatment and medication which they provide at their own expense without which we would never be able to maintain a healthy life style for our children.
We also need to thank Mannequins Hair Salon for being willing at short notice to fetch our children and to cut their hair, both boys and girls.
Turftek once again must be thanked for their daily management of the grounds and use of their own equipment and staff. The neatness of the grounds speaks for itself of the commitment of Turftek.
Manager
C. E Hasses
The Care Village is presently at full capacity with an additional 5 children being admitted during the month. We were fortunate also to be able to enrol the children at existing schools in the vicinity.
Work has commenced on the renovation of another of the vacant houses on the premises with a sponsorship from the Middelburg Rotary Club. On completion, and after the appointment of suitable care givers (house parents) we will be able to admit more children in need of care.
The management team of the Care Village has been strengthened by the appointment of a fulltime senior social worker, me Santa de Jager as from 1 October 2008. Thankfully me de Jager has been employed on a part time basis for more than a year at the Care Village and her experience will benefit the children immensely and contribute to their well-being.
During the month The Ridge Entertainment Resort hosted a number of activities at the Care Village. On 1 October during the school holidays the children were entertained to movies and eats in the hall, while on 3 October they celebrated The Ridge’s birthday with jumping castles and more refreshments at the Care Village. The children from Bethesda, a children’s home for mentally and physically challenged children were also invited. The day was a blessing for all those who were privileged to be present. On 13 October The Ridge again presented each child with a hygiene pack for the month, while a clinic sister from the Ridge visits the Care Village on Friday afternoons to care for any needs the children may have (another first).
The ABSA Bank Annual Golf Day to raise funds for the Care Village was held on 16 October. This event continues to grow and due to the ever increasing support, was once again a great success. This continuing commitment by ABSA is much appreciated.
Over the weekend of 24 and 25 October the Care Village again hosted the annual Rotary exchange student selection to select a group of young professionals to undertake an overseas goodwill tour hosted by Rotary.
Three of the Care Village children took part in the National Taekwando Championships on 25 October where each of them won 2 medals. For his gold medal, one of the youngest children, Sipho was awarded provincial colours. Much is expected from Sipho in the future.
On the same date Life Health Care hosted a fun day at the Care Village. The children were entertained with a number of activities, water sports and refreshments. The event was enjoyed by all who were present, both young and old.
Special mention must once again be made of the following companies / organizations: Corpus Christi, Holy Trinity and other church organizations for their spiritual and material support.
Bambanani Medical Centre for the medical treatment and medication which they provide at their own expense without which we would never be able to maintain a healthy life style for our children.
We also need to thank Mannequins Hair Salon for being willing at short notice to fetch our children and to cut their hair, both boys and girls.
Turftek once again must be thanked for their daily management of the grounds and use of their own equipment and staff. The neatness of the grounds speaks for itself of the commitment of Turftek.
Manager
C. E Hasses
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Life Health Fun Day
Life Health Care, a company specializing in Occupational Health, treated the children to a fun day during which they took part in water sports and were provided with a number of refreshments. The day ended with a watermelon feast to the delight of everyone who participated
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