43 Lucas boys took part in the first outreach excursions to the SOS Village (PMB) and Ndabezinhle Creche (Hilton). Mrs Veenstra accompanied half of these boys to the SOS Village, an organisation that looks after children from destitute homes as well as orphaned children. Whilst, Mr Shuttleworth accompanied the other group that went to the Ndabezinhle Creche, a pre-school that provides foundational education to children and orphans. The crèche also provides a meal for the children and, for some of whom, this is the only food they receive in their day.
There was a lot of work to do in weeding and replanting their vegetable garden as well as washing and painting the skirting boards on their roof. Their children were also very excited to play with our boys and the entire afternoon was filled with fun play. The vegetable garden will undoubtedly go a long way in helping them produce their own food and reduce costs. Their modest classroom building also looks far more attractive now that the skirting boards have been freshly painted.
The second outing was a huge success and they were proud to have been able to donate so many clothes, blankets, toys, books and food. Added to this was a hugely generous donation of 300 pairs of TOM shoes (Thanks to Busi Bhembe!) some of which they handed out to the children on Sunday. The children were obviously very thrilled.
News supplied by Hilton College.