Dear Neil
Vivian
I saw Vivian before Easter to bring 400 Easter eggs to the children.
The Department of Education has now registered her center as a Grade R school which means it pays one teacher and contributes towards the upkeep of the classroom (the new wing) and educational material.
And the Dept of Social Development has increased the grant from R45 to R112 per day for about 60% of the smaller children..It will also supply new educational pre-school material. This now takes care of the teachers salary, food and upkeep - Vivian is now well on the way, and she deserves it!
However, we Lions are now looking for a new pre-school project to put on its feet. There are many kindergardens like Vivian's struggling along!.
Vissershok
Our computer room can only take 28 children (half a class) but with 6 new prefab classrooms we will be able to use one for a full-size computer room. We are waiting for the requirements/specifications from the NGO appointed by the Dept. of Education so that we can obtain quotations. We estimate it will take us 1-2 years to raise the necessary funds.
Stellys
As you know it's Easter school holidays and there is nothing we could have done until schools reopen on 11 April. But rest assured, we will get working on it then!
Hope you are feeling somewhat better? I have had the most hectic 2 months behind me. My Easter holiday bookings were quite good and kept me going but the big workload was the beautiful house you liked so much, down the road from where you stayed. A pipe burst in the upstairs bathroom and flooded all 3 storeys. I had to organise the purchase of new floor coverings and furniture, receive deliveries, supervise laborers etc etc. Guess it'll take another 3 weeks to finish.
Best regards
Gisela
cell 083 556 9818
Tel/Fax 021 557 8288
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