Marietjie School treated sponsors to a function at the school recently
If there is one thing that I have learned in all my contact with Marietjie School for learners with special education needs is that the school stands for hope, love and caring.
The children at Marietjie school look happy and enjoyed the concert that they performed for the sponsors and donors at their Sponsorship appreciation day that was held on 24 Nov 2022.
“This is a small way how we can say thank you to our sponsors,” said Mariane Ueckermann, Principal of Marietjie School.
The sponsors were given a little opportunity to see what the school is about. There were 5 different groups that performed for the sponsors, and it was difficult to control one’s emotions as children, with various barriers in normal life, performed with passion and enjoyment.
As we arrived at the school we were all treated by the seniors of the school, they formed a long queue and everyone greeted us. At the entrance to the hall, each visitor received a small bag of cookies with a coffee sachet attached. The head boy greeted us in perfect Afrikaans, welcoming us all to the school.
The head boy spoke to the sponsors thanking them for their contributions to the school and what the school meant to him.
It would be difficult to single out one specific performance as each one had its own special way of entertaining the group.
I would be using the word entertainment most probably out of context if I use it here as it was more of a window into the workings of the school. I would also not be true to myself if I say that I didn’t enjoy the items tremendously.
All the teachers should also receive a big word of praise. The performances showed dedication and love from their side. The results achieved at the school are phenomenal.
There are many learners at the school and the funds received from the government are not enough. Please consider supporting the school in any way that you can.
Marietjie School can be contacted at 017 631 1474
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