By Faith Abrahams | Communications Manager
Dearest Mission: Tuition Supporters,
As always we are so grateful for your support in investing in the education of our children. We are continually humbled by the generosity of those who help us put our children through school! It is an amazing gift which we do not take for granted.
With all the uncertainty and significant financial difficulties we have faced over the last year we continue to do our best in providing as stable an environment as possible that celebrates their achievements, but also recognises and supports them through the difficulties and struggles that are a common challenge in any child's schooling journey.
We love seeing our youngest little ones master new milestones day by day. We make use of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) set standards for learning, development and care which provide a great way for us to track their development and address any developmental issues they may exhibit as soon as possible. It is always so reassuring to receive positive feedback from forever families that our babies and children are able to cope remarkably well with their peers once they have been placed with their forever families.
For our older children we have had many school holidays over the last 3 months; with a term break, Easter weekend and a number of bank holidays. With all these holidays one of our American resident volunteers, Jessica Bender with the support of her friends and family, took the opportunity to treat our Creepies (1-2 year olds), Lions (2-3 year olds), Tigers (4 - 6 year olds) and Brears (6+ year olds) to a week full of fun activities! They had pony rides, a bird show, magic show and science show! It was a wonderful blessing to see the childrens making magical childhood memories, many experiencing these new wonders for the first time.
Some of the updates from the children's schooling jouney so far this year:
S* (13 years) goes to a remedial school. His teacher broke her leg badly and so he had battled to settle in this term as he doesn't manage disruption well.
A* (7 years) needs more intensive genetic investigations to try help identify his underlying challenges as even the supported learning environment offered at his school is proving to be too difficult for him
S* (14 years) was made a prefect. He is so proud! As are we!
M* (15 years) Has just started high school. A bit delayed due to having been off school for so long with removal of cancerous tumors in his ears. He is settling in and has joined the school choir.
C* (13 years) Has been invited to ride the 94.7 cycle challenge for The Character Company again this year.
L* (4 years) Started at a new pre-school this year and has settled in so nicely now
B* (6 years) is very intellegent and getting glowing reports from her preschool teachers.
Thank you for being a part of this jouney with us. We are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment in helping us continue providing quality care to these babies and children who rely on us collectively as caregivers, supporters and champions.
With Gratitude and
Kind Regards
Faith Abrahams
faithj@tlc.org.za
+27 83 382 0678
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