The party was a big success. Very few of the children had ever seen a jumping castle, the little ones were even afraid of it at first and the older, braver children had to show them what one does with it. It was also a huge attraction for the Joe Slovo community - adults and children were queuing outside the gate to watch this colourful novelty, a first in the township! The noise, the laughter. And it was amazing to watch how the bigger ones helped the younger ones off when they started crying as play was getting too rough.
We then had a puppet show. Arthur, an ex-Lion, brought his two black and yellow crows, and he and Ronnie had the children in stitches with the crows stealing Arthur's wig and Ronnie's hat, talking, kissing and 'biting' everything and everyone.
Then came Father Christmas and brought each of the 88 children a soft, cuddly toy and a Christmas cracker, also something few children knew. The two teachers were thrilled with their Christmas bonuses, thank you Neil and Diane! My jeweller donated a stunning wrist watch which we presented to Vivian
Lunch was followed by huge blueberry ice cream tarts. I thought some of the children were going to be sick from all the food but they managed. They were exhausted from all the excitement and were already asleep when we started cleaning up.
It was a very rewarding day. To see the joy and the fun these children had was very special.
Thank you all!
Best regards
Gisela
cell 083 556 9818
Tel/Fax 021 557 8288 .
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