Fundraising success for GCU Rope SKipping

Our GCU rope skipping team had a fundraiser on Friday 2^nd November and what a day it was. After brainstorming ideas with the fundraising committee for a week, we finally settled on having a boerewors stand to raise money. It was the first time we had taken on such a task but we all took it on with determination. After some careful planning, a parent meeting, taking orders, securing the venue and getting the ok from Mario we were ready to go on Friday morning. The venue was the library at Woodlands Primary School.

GCU team lending a hand

The event was truly a team effort from the GCU team. Everyone gave a helping hand in some way, be it cutting potatoes and onions or preparing rolls and cooking, they did a fantastic job! The children, teachers, students and some of our community who joined in really enjoyed the whole day. The day was huge success raising more than R1,500. Some of the money will be going toward a holiday outing for our rope skipping girls who have been dedicated to the program this year. It is a well-deserved outing as they have all succeeded in their own way either through skipping, tutoring or maturing as individuals.

Wardah and Yolanda and I would like to thank everyone who supported us. Firstly for Mario in assisting with funds. To the principal, staff and students at Woodlands for the venue and supporting the stand and lastly to the GCU staff for helping us in doing their bit. This was the first and certainly not the last so watch this space for more fundraising action in the New Year!

Shafiek on cooking duty

By Laaiqah Safter
GCU