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aster was celebrated on 17 March at Ridgeview Primary school with the 100 pupils in our feeding scheme. The tables were beautifully decorated by Mrs Stevens, the Grade R teacher of the school. Johnny du Plessis and from Mosselbaai AGS church told the kids the story of Easter. They all listened very attentively. Afterwards they enjoyed the Easter lunch and Easter Eggs.
The pupils of our After care had an Easter egg hunt on the centre's premises. That was so much fun! They also received Easter eggs and a burger and coke.
The pupils of our After care had an Easter egg hunt on the centre's premises. That was so much fun! They also received Easter eggs and a burger and coke.
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On 29 January we handed out school clothes and stationery to the pupils in our After school care.
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chOn 22 December, we gave the students in our After School centre a Christmas party. They had lots of fun and enjoyed the afternoon. After lunch they received their gifts with great excitement. We also gave 60 children of Powertown each a Christmas gift, sweets and hotdogs with a cold drink. They were very surprised as none of them expected it. |
CHRISTMAS 2015 RidgeviewThe Christmas party for Ridgeview primary school was on 5 December 2015. The children were entertained by nurses of Life Bay Hospital Mosselbay and clowns who painted their faces. After their lunch they received cupcakes made by Sanet of Great Brak River and their Christmas presents. They were very excited. The Shoebox project gave each child a gift. Many of our sponsors also contributed to gifts. KFC sponsored their meal, through donation received for the year. Thank you to everyone who made this day possible.
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TOP 25 STUDENTS 2015
The top 25 students of Ridgeview was again spoiled with a fun day at Cango Wildlife experience in Oudtshoorn on 28 November 2015. McDonald's sponsored a breakfast bun and juice. This initiative of ours motivate the children to try and work harder at school.
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HERITAGE DAY
On Heritage day we had a braai at the school.
All the children received chicken drumsticks, potato salad, a roll, cold drinks and sweets. The kids played Volley ball and enjoyed it very much. The winning team received packets of sweets.
On Heritage day we had a braai at the school.
All the children received chicken drumsticks, potato salad, a roll, cold drinks and sweets. The kids played Volley ball and enjoyed it very much. The winning team received packets of sweets.
WE WON THE NATIONAL MCDONALD'S MCMUFFIN COMPETITION.
McDonald's had an online competition where an NPO could win 1000 McMuffin breakfast burgers. Mosselbay Care Centre was one of the finalists and we won! It was a great achievement, as this competition was for the whole of SA, and we're such a small organization compared to the other organizations who entered. The burgers was handed out to 1040 delighted children of Ridgeview Primary school on 19 June 2015. Even the Mayor of Mosselbay, Alderlady Marie Ferreira attended, to the delight of all the children. It was the first time she visited this school. We want to thank everyone who voted for us. We appreciate your support.
McDonald's had an online competition where an NPO could win 1000 McMuffin breakfast burgers. Mosselbay Care Centre was one of the finalists and we won! It was a great achievement, as this competition was for the whole of SA, and we're such a small organization compared to the other organizations who entered. The burgers was handed out to 1040 delighted children of Ridgeview Primary school on 19 June 2015. Even the Mayor of Mosselbay, Alderlady Marie Ferreira attended, to the delight of all the children. It was the first time she visited this school. We want to thank everyone who voted for us. We appreciate your support.
VEGETABLE GARDEN
Vegetables were planted at the houses of 2 of our After care students with the help of a farmer of Mosselbay. The children will look after these gardens and it will be monitored by us. Some of the children helped to plant seeds and small vegetable plants
Vegetables were planted at the houses of 2 of our After care students with the help of a farmer of Mosselbay. The children will look after these gardens and it will be monitored by us. Some of the children helped to plant seeds and small vegetable plants
YOUTH DAY
Youth day was celebrated on 16 June 2015 at the school. Unfortunately it started to rain and 93 children received curry & rice, sweets, popcorn and cold drink. We could not have any activities because of the rain and all of these kids went home with their food.
Youth day was celebrated on 16 June 2015 at the school. Unfortunately it started to rain and 93 children received curry & rice, sweets, popcorn and cold drink. We could not have any activities because of the rain and all of these kids went home with their food.
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easter 2015
The children celebrated Easter again this year at the school. They all received lunch and an Easter hamper, sponsored by Sannette from Poppy's gift shoppe in Great Brak River and Easter eggs from our clients. The children in our After care also received hampers
SCHOOL CLOTHES Winter school jackets, clothes and shoes were handed out to the children in our After Care. The winter jackets for the kids of Ridgeview will be handed out when the school starts for the 3rd term. |
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On 22 December 2014 we gave our 9 children of our After Care school a Christmas party that they will never forget. Sanette from Social Development brought them to our house. Here they jumped on the jumping castle, enjoyed hamburgers, chips, coke and cupcakes. Then Santa Claus came around the corner and the kids ran to him and hugged him. The also received gifts from Santa Shoebox. They all asked for a bicycle for Christmas and was somewhat disappointed. But then they were all called to the house and here stood 9 brand new pink and blue bicycles. The joy on their faces was awesome. They jumped on their bikes after it was adjusted to their height and just enjoyed their new bike. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who made their dreams come true. Sakkie Earl, Cape Diving, Jim McGregor, Grain Care and Esme Steenkamp.
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TOP 20 LEARNERS AWARDED
The top 20 learners of Ridgeview primary school was once again awarded for working hard at school. For some of the kids, this was their 3rd year that they are in the top 20. They say that these outings motivate them to study hard. We took them to Wilgewandel vakansie plaas in Oudtshoorn where they had the time of their live. They each had 5 tickets to use on donkey car rides, camel rides, little pedal boats, pedal cars, trampolene or feeding of the animals. The pedal cars were their favourite and some kids went on the cars 2 or 3 times.
It was a wonderful experience to see kids enjoy themselves so much.
It was a wonderful experience to see kids enjoy themselves so much.
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CHRISTMAS PARTY 2014
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On 28 December we gave 100 children of Ridgeview Primary school their Christmas party. The had lots of fun on the jumping castles and they each had a ride in a miniature Jeep. The Shoebox project sponsored their Christmas party and gifts.
The had lovely hamburgers, chips and Coke, sweets, crisps and cup cakes and cold drinks. A clown entertained them 
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POWERTOWN AFTER CARE
We opened our after care centre on 13 October 2014 in Powertown, a rural development area in Mosselbay. We currently have 9 primary school children and have the following activities:
A healthy home cooked lunch; Assistance with their homework. Children who has learning problems gets special attention; vegetable gardens where we can show the kids how to plant and care for vegetables and then enjoy it. We want to teach them that you have to work hard to achieve good results.
A healthy home cooked lunch; Assistance with their homework. Children who has learning problems gets special attention; vegetable gardens where we can show the kids how to plant and care for vegetables and then enjoy it. We want to teach them that you have to work hard to achieve good results.
NATIONAL BRAAI DAY 2014
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We gave the kids curry and rice and a sponsored McDonalds burger. Because of a misunderstanding, the children could not attend on national braai day, and we had to have the celebration at school on the Wednesday. As it was a school day, we could not braai and therefore we gave them curry and rice.
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MANDELA DAY 18 JULY 2014
On 18 July 2014, Mandela day, we handed out soup and bread to 180 - 200 people in Powertown, Little Brak River. Pick 'n Pay sponsored the bread and rolls and they even helped to hand out the soup and bread. A lot of kids (and old people) came for 2nd and 3rd helpings. We are in the process to open a soup kitchen here and will start with the cleaning up and fixing of the container soon. We will also plant vegetables to ensure that there will always be soup available for the hungry. We will also start with a blanket project to hand out blankets to these kids. Its very cold at night and the shacks they live in does not keep out the cold.
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youth day 16 june 2014On 16 June we had a fun day at the school, with lots of games, like "toutrek", three-legged races, etc. The "winners" each received sweets. We had a braai - the deputy principal helped with the braai of the wors - and each child enjoyed a boerewors roll, cool drink, and sweets. We baked cake and they each had one (some even had 2) slices of cake. All these kids had a very enjoyable time and you could hear their screams and laughter all over the place. It was great fun! 
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Ons het weereens vir die 104 kinders 'n heerlike ete gegee vir Paasfees. Hulle het lekkergoed pakkies en lekker paaseiers en koeldrank ook gehad. Baie dankie aan al ons borge wat sulke dinge montlik maak. Ons waardeer dit baie!
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School clothes and stationery were handed out to the 104 learners on 11 April 2014.
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kosblikkies en koeldrank botteltjies oorhandigNuwe kosblikkies en koeldrank botteltjies is in Februarie aan 104 kinders van Ridgeview gegee. As gevolg van nuwe reëlings by die skool, kry die kinders hulle gekookte kos in die kosblikkies wanneer hulle huis toe gaan. Hiermee verseker ons darem dat hulle met vol magies huis toe kan gaan en hulle huiserk kan doen.
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NATIONAL SAFARI JUNIOR BRAAI COMPETITION DECEMBER 2013
On 14 December 2013, 6 (out of 30!) children took part in the National Junior Braai competition held at Langeberg Mall. Our "child" Nesta Baadjies, came second. We were very proud of him. We were very surprised and excited when the organizers of this Safari Junior braai competitions contacted us. They told us they were very impressed with what we do and want us to have some of our kids take part in the competition. Most of the children could unfortunately not attend because of transport problems. It was a great fun day with all the contestants and organizers having a great time. Well done again, Nesta Baadjies. We wish you well in High school.
On 14 December 2013, 6 (out of 30!) children took part in the National Junior Braai competition held at Langeberg Mall. Our "child" Nesta Baadjies, came second. We were very proud of him. We were very surprised and excited when the organizers of this Safari Junior braai competitions contacted us. They told us they were very impressed with what we do and want us to have some of our kids take part in the competition. Most of the children could unfortunately not attend because of transport problems. It was a great fun day with all the contestants and organizers having a great time. Well done again, Nesta Baadjies. We wish you well in High school.
Christmas Party 2013
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CHRISTMAS PARTY - POWERTOWN
We gave a small Christmas party to the municipal workers of Little Brak River's children, from Power Town, on 12 December 2013. They each received a gift, hotdog and cold drink, sweets and ice cream. The first time ever anyone has given these kids a gift. They were so sweet and shy. |
Children from Powertown
Boys' Christmas gift - jeans, t-shirt, sandals and toiletries
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The girls' Christmas gifts - dresses, sandals, toiletries and teddies for the grade 1 - 3 girls and jeans, t-shirts and toiletries for the grade 4 - 7 girls
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On 3 December 2013, we gave these kids a Christmas party in Little Brak River. They had a lovely time on the jumping castle, they played on the grass with the swingball, had cupcakes, cold drink, frozen yoghurt, ice cram, sweets,crisps, chicken, salad and a burger. The boys also received a pair of jeans, t-shirt, sandals, roll-on deodorant (for the grade 4 - 7 kids) and toy cars for the little boys. The grade 4 - 7 girls received a jean, t-shirt, sandals and toiletries and the little girls each received a pretty dress, sandals and a teddies, facecloth, soap, toothpaste and toothbrush. Before they came, they had a lovely informative guided tour at the Shark Den in Mosselbay. Thank you to all our sponsors for making this day a success. We appreciate it.
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TOP 20 STUDENTS 2013On 14 November 2013 we took the top 20 students on an outing to the Cango Wildlife in Oudtshoorn. The children went on a sponsored, guided tour and enjoyed it very much. They were very wary of the crocodiles, but enjoyed all the other animals and birds. A truly memorable experience.They enjoyed a lunch of hotdogs and Coca Cola. We do this every year to motivate the children to do well at school. Every year is a different venue and the children really study hard to achieve good marks.
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EASTER 2013On 27 March 2014 we gave 86 children (not all the kids could come because of transport problems) an Easter egg hunt in the beautiful gardens of the Harry Giddy Park in Mosselbay. We decorated the place with balloons everywhere. The children were put in groups and each group was given a basket. They had to look for the eggs that were hidden away by us. Pastor Johnny du Plessis of the Mosselbaai AGS Church explained to them what Easter is all about.They behaved very well and were very attentive. They couldn't wait to go "egg-hunting".After all the eggs were found, they had a lunch - chicken drumsticks, potato salad and a roll and cold drinks. We also baked cupcakes for all the children.
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Christmas Party 2012
We gave these 100 kids a Christmas party on 6 December 2012. They had so much fun and I'm sure they will not forget it for a long time. We first took them to the Movies, where they had popcorn and chips. They travelled by bus to Little Brak River. We had jumping castles and all 100 kids had a chance to ride on a quad bike. The quad bike rides were sponsored by the Garden Route Quad bikes. Sweets, chips and colddrinks were handed out. Then they had a very nice surprise visit from Ronald McDonald! He chatted to them. A very friendly American! When he left, they all had a lovely lunch - KFC streetwise 1 (mash, gravy and chicken). Santa Clause came with a small Mini bakkie and all the kids stormed him. After all the gifts were handed out, they all left.
Ons het op 12 Desember 2012 ook ons pensionarisse bietjie bederf, deur hulle na Eden Country Inn te neem vir 'n Kers ete. Dit was geborg deur die bestuur en Lelanie. Eden het ook vir elke persoon 'n sak vol kruideniersware gegee, wat met baie dank ontvang was. Elsie Rabie van Vleesbaai het dit ook bygewoon en het ook vir elkeen 'n geskenkie gee.
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Hamburgers From MC Donalds 2012Mark Groenewalt, owner of McDonald's Mosselbay is giving hamburgers to the 100 children of Ridgeview primary school every last Friday of every month for this year. Here he is standing with the kids at the school. |
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School Clothes 2012We bought schoolclothes and shoes for 39 children of Ridgeview Primary school. We are in the process of buying for another 61 children their school clothes. School clothes bought and handed over to the 61 children.We are now collecting funds for school shoes and winter school windbreakers. We have now bought these. All the 100 kids now has their whole winter school uniform. |
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Heritage Day 2012We took the 100 children to the Dias Museum on Heritage day. They received a short lecture and then they all had a chance to explore inside the museum and also to clim on the ship. It was an awesome experience for them. Afterwards they all enjoyed lunch in the garden and had some juice and sweets. |
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Top 20 Students 2012On Saturday 3 November 2012, we took the Top 20 students - the first 5 per grade, from grade 4 - of Ridgeview Primary School to a sponsored guided tour of the Knysna Elephant Park. Wow! this was the highlight of these children's whole year. This initiative of ours encourage the children to do well at school. There were 19 girls and only 1 boy - this year the girls are the top achievers. We are very proud of them all. They enjoyed a breakfast at the Wimpy before they went to the elephants, and afterwards all had a great time at Knysna Heads where we all had a picnic.
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We bought School clothes and winter school jackets for around 100 needy pupils in 2011
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Kiddies corner creche 2009In 2009 we renovated Kiddies Corner Creche. We bought new Toys, mattresses, Sheets, blankets, tables, chairs, plates, mugs etc. The Creche was re-painted, bigger windows put in, walls broken down to make rooms bigger and brighter. The ceiling was fixed and painted and carpets were put in. The toilet was fixed. Because of all these positive changes the owners, Mark & Patricia Baatjies were able to register the Creche. The first time she contacted us for a food parcel, she had 18 toddlers. Today she has 42! We contacted CellC who made it all possible. We also give these toddles a Christmas Party every year since 2009. 
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