GCU visits St Theresa Primary!

 

This week we travelled to St Theresa primary with one mission in our minds to bring sport back to there’s young ones

The aim of this tournament was to bring sports back to schools and give learners some fun which they so rightfully deserve. The learners were all very excited when we approached them. There are so many talented young footballers out there but they are not being recognised. These kids all love soccer and through soccer we try and teach them there is a life after soccer so if you do make it pro and retire one day you would have something to follow up on such as a degree.

Through sport we can accomplish so much more and these young ones are the key to accomplishing a future without gangsterism and drugs these kids are our future so why don’t we give them the opportunities that we never had.

The school were more than happy to have us there and we got so many compliments all round at that moment all you can do is be proud because you know you’re making an impact in someone’s life. The schools and learners were so excited to have us they could barely even wait to start the tournament. When the tournament started we all were excited to see some new talent, all the schools brought there part and just the fact that they allowed us to bring the tournament to there school we felt privileged to be there and watch our future footballers

We came to the end of an exciting journey playing the final which two teams(Super stars vs airlines) worked hard to play in. The atmosphere at the finals was a heated affair with both teams wanting the main prize. Goal came from nowhere and the final result was 3-2 to Super stars.

When we had the presentation all the learners and teachers gathered outside in the quad to enjoy the last moments with everyone who participated in the tournament, we handed out medals to the winning team as well as the runners up.

We also gave the school a small award just to show our appreciation for them giving us the opportunity to work with such amazing students

Winners: SUPER STARS

Runners up: AIRLINES

Player of the tournament: Elias

All these young ones need is to be nurtured and put on the right course in the right direction we as GCU  coaches are very proud   to be able to bring this tournaments to the different schools as we continue to go forward in faith GOD bless.

 

By Logan and Gogo

GCU coaches

Woodlands library is in full swing!

Library Assistants, Laaiqa and Sylivia with Jennifer

Woodlands library is proudly reading stories to +/- 700 students, providing support to those who need it and opening the library doors at every possible turn to invite children into the world of stories, imagination and information. Wednesday 8th August saw the official opening ceremony with all the educators, grade R, the library team and lay minister Gerald Adams to mark the occasion. After a short prayer and a speech by Mrs Davids, Grade 1 educator, the ribbon was cut and everyone was invited to see the library and its fresh look. I think I can safely say that everyone was impressed with the way the library looked and you could feel that this is really it, the real deal this project is growing.

2 weeks have passed since that day and the library is going from strength to strength. The children have embraced the space and love their story time, whilst the older grades are starting to utilise the space to assist their project work. Break times and after school are now popular times for children to come and read independently with the library bursting at the seams. Grade 6A were awarded the library certificate this week for an outstanding performance in the library quiz and behaviour that really did them proud. Read next weeks blog to find out what the children get up to this week!


By Jennifer Pickett
GCU

Volunteer Story: Nora from Germany

Hi. My name is Nora and I study tourism management back home in Germany. I spent half a year in Cape Town to work as an intern at the Tour Operator Terra Nova. During this time I got the chance to attend and help at several CSR projects, especially at Woodlands Primary for GCU. Unfortunately I only got to go there a couple times, but it still was an awesome experience.

Reading and playing games with the girls at the tutoring class, which always takes place in the afternoon, was so much fun. The girls are so well-behaved and Jennifer does a great job in teaching them. Together with all the coaches from GCU they really do everything to make things better for the community and the school; if it’s painting classrooms, tutoring, soccer practice, etc. Thank you for having me and giving me the opportunity to become a little part of such a great project.

The GCU team would like to thank nora for her assistance over the past few weeks. It has been a pleasure and lots of fun having her and we wish her well in the future.

The library gets a winter clean!

With the new school term and the sad passing of our principal Mr Coert, GCU have been making a big push to spring clean the library and get it ready for its first class on Monday morning. As many of you remember the library went through a big change at the end of 2011, and whilst GCU have been utilizing the space for its educational programs it is only until now that we are able to fully open the doors to every child in Woodlands Primary.

We have 3 ladies to thank for this, Mrs Van Nikerk, Mrs Safter and Mrs Lombard. Three mums from the community have now been employed by GCU to assist us in making sure this library is in full swing. This week the ladies and my-self have been cleaning shelves, organizing books, displaying books and making the library fit for purpose for Monday morning. On the 8^th August we will officially have an opening with red ribbon, scissor and a cake to mark the occasion. Watch this space as we will update you on the progress of this exciting project and how our children respond to this new space and the stories we intend to tell.

By Jennifer Pickett