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August 2024 Pikkewyntjies / Penguinkidz Newsletter

August 2024 Pikkewyntjies / Penguinkidz Newsletter

Pikkewyntjies / Penguinkidz Pre-School

August 2024 Pikkewyntjies / Penguinkidz Newsletter

Welcome to our latest update from Pikkewyntjies / Penguinkidz Pre-School, where creativity makes learning fun!

Meet Our Team: We’re so lucky to have a passionate, dedicated team! Here's a little about the people who make a big difference in our children's lives every day:

• Zaan Cilliers: Principal for 17 years and still going strong!
• Genevieve Carolus: Our ECD Level 4 teacher with 7 years of experience.
• Valnay Smith: Recently qualified as an ECD Level 4 teacher, bringing her 4 years of love and dedication.
• Rose Krewitz: ECD Level 5 teacher in Grade R, here for 3 years.
• Jamie Hartnick: Our amazing cook, making delicious meals for the past 2 years.

We appreciate each of you for your hard work, creativity, and commitment!

Uniform Drive: Our tradition continues! Thanks to our February Challenge fundraiser, we’ve provided winter uniforms to the children moving on to “big school.” Nearly 40 kids benefit each year, and we're so proud to help them along the way!

Christmas Hampers: Last year’s Christmas food hampers were a hit, bringing smiles and tears of joy to the parents. If you'd like to donate toward this heartwarming project, please use "HAMPERS" as your deposit reference.

Science Lab Fun: The kids were thrilled to welcome the Science Lab back this year! The magical science projects are always a highlight, sparking curiosity and excitement in our little learners. 

Congratulations, Lauren!: A special shoutout to Lauren Carolus, who started with us at 3 years old and is now celebrating her Matric Farewell. We're so proud of you and wish you the best of luck with your exams!

Pyjama Day and More!: We had our first-ever Pyjama Day, filled with snacks, burgers, and fun! The kids also got creative with a "Mommies and Babies" playtime, using sweaters as baby carriers. What a fantastic day!

Blanket Donation: A huge thank you to W.I.N.G.S. and the wonderful ladies who made beautiful quilted blankets for each child. Every blanket is personalized, making our kids feel extra special.

August Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Arnold and Natalia!

Thank you to all our supporters for your continued generosity. We couldn’t do it without you!

Read our full newsletter here.

August 2024 Pikkewyntjies / Penguinkidz Newsletter

Pikkewyntjies / Penguinkidz Pre-School

Pikkewyntjies / Penguinkidz Pre-School is a non-profit early childhood education centre in Betty’s Bay where underprivileged children between the ages of two and six years get taught their ABCs and 123s. The pre-school is registered with the Western Cape Education Department and offers two classes...

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