Camps Bay Primary School learners and members of the Ignisive – ignite inclusive change organisation, handed over gift boxes to learners from Kalksteenfontein Primary School in Bishop Lavis on Monday 4 December.
Christmas came a little early for learners from Kalksteenfontein Primary School in Bishop Lavis thanks to a group of Camps Bay Good Samaritans.
Camps Bay Primary School learners and members of the Ignisive – ignite inclusive change organisation, handed over gift boxes to learners on Monday 4 December.
The Camps Bay-based organisation consists of various entities, from local government, police, businesses and residents.
Theresa Massaglia, co-founder of the initiative says over 303 ‘boxes of love’ were handed over. She explains that the boxes were filled with toiletries, sweets, clothing items, and, toys.
Massaglia says the learners and teachers each received a boerewors roll which was sponsored by Tony Stern of South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel.
She also thanked all the sponsors who made the event possible.
Massaglia says: “To Kalksteenfontein Primary School principal and teachers and Camps Bay Primary principal and all teachers thanks for your leadership and the space you create in your busy school calendars to make social upliftment, kindness and a sense of community a priority. We value your partnership.”
Sgt Glynnis Bester, Crime Information Officer at Camps Bay Police Station, says: “It was an emotional day. It was fantastic and heartfelt. It was worth doing everything. To see how the children’s faces lit up when they received the gift. These children get a small gift, and it was appreciated by all of them.”
Catri Hamman, school principal at Kalksteenfontein Primary, says: “It was an amazing day. The kids were excited. What made it extra special was that each box had a name tag on it. So, each child felt special because they saw their name on the gift. We are thankful to everyone. And we are fortunate to partner with the Ignisive – ignite inclusive change organisation.”
