We have recently marked the first anniversary of our Fairview afterschool club.
The Fairview afterschool club caters for children living on the Fairview farm ranging from 6 to 16 years old. The club is split into Junior and Senior activities and takes place five days a week. It offers an educational homework programme for up to 35 children each day, that assists them with their academic school work in a safe and supervised environment. In addition to this, there are also other activities including a drama club, sport and games sessions, art classes, a small library, life skills development and regular outings.
Fairview has partnered with the Pebbles Project to provide a sustainable educational program which enriches the lives of these children. We employ three primary afterschool teachers who have been trained and are supervised by the Pebbles Project. Tania Malgas from Paarl, works with the seniors, while Sylva Adams and Carlin Goosen from the Fairview community work with the pre-pimary and juniors respectively.
A special needs teacher, Marilee, is provided and funded by the Pebbles Project. She visits the centre every Thursday to work with kids and to supervise the work our teachers are doing throughout the week.
The afterschool club is housed in renovated cottages near the farm workers’ residential area. It is situated in close proximity to Bergendal School, which most of the children attend. The children each receive a healthy snack before activities begin and parents can rest assured that their children are safe and sound whilst they are busy with their working day.
For more information on the Pebbles project please visit www.pebblesproject.co.za
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