HIV Awareness/Health march in Westlake

On Tuesday 29 November, about 80-100 women from Westlake Village took part in a health march to create HIV awareness and distribute leaflets in the community to encourage everyone to get tested on World Aids Day (1 December 2011). The theme for this year is Getting to Zero – zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, zero stigma, zero Aids related deaths. The marchers had a police escort with 3 police vans, and they stopped on the way to pray for the community via one of the police van’s loudhailers! When they got back to the community hall, a team from a drug awareness organisation gave a presentation with a very powerful message about alcohol and drug abuse. The Grade R children from our Emmanuel Educare pre-school entertained the crowd with a beautiful worship dance. Everyone enjoyed hot dogs and oranges afterwards. It was a huge success. Well done, Beatrice and Veronica, for organising another successful community event!

November 30, 2011 | Filed Under WUCT News | 1 Comment

2011 Graduation, Prize-Giving & Nativity Play

Emmanuel Educare held their annual Prize Giving & Nativity Play on Saturday 26 November. 69 Grade R children graduated, and 5 children from each the 5 classes from Grade 0 to Grade R were awarded prizes for Improved Performance, Perseverance, etc.

Graduates were presented with certificates by Col. June Cilliers (Chairperson of the Governing Body) and Mrs Penny East, DA Candidate for the Ward that includes Westlake. Lesley Pearson from the Western Cape Education Department presented the prizes.

The event was exceptionally well attended, and although it was at times difficult to hear the children above the noise, the concert went off very well. Reddam House Preparatory made a beautiful backdrop for the stage and this greatly enhanced the overall production. Thanks to Emma Staines who provided the straw, our supporters such as Woolworths and Flowers for Africa, who provided flowers, and all those who attended and supported the learners in their major event of the year.

Many more pictures on our facebook page, just click here.

November 29, 2011 | Filed Under WUCT News | Leave a Comment

Cadiz cheque handover

On Friday 11 November, staff from Cadiz Asset Management visited Emmanuel Educare to present a cheque to the school. Emmanuel Educare was selected as one of the beneficiaries for funds raised at the Cadiz Steenberg Classic Golf day. Other beneficiaries includes TEARS (the animal rescue group) and the Steenberg Golf Caddies. Mrs Lawrence, Principal of Emmanuel Educare, was overwhelmed by the generosity of Cadiz, and looks forward to using some of the funds to develop a second playground for the school and creating an atrium area in a courtyard area to be used as a staff room.
For more photographs of the golf event, click here.