Triangles become boats
The Grade R group in the Daisy class are learning to recognise, name and copy shapes which are then used to create patterns. Songs, games,
Hilary Harker
May 17, 2021
COLT Highlights & Daily Activities
Story magic
Lisa, a Waldorf trained teacher visited COLT this week and spent time sharing her stories with the children. For 20 minutes the children were kept
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May 6, 2021
Power in stories
At COLT teaching happens through oral storytelling. Using keen and sincere observation of the child the teacher addresses antisocial behaviour such as anger, hitting, biting,
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April 26, 2021
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable appeal
Jou Ma Se Veggies has recently created a platform to simplify the process of donating fresh fruit and vegetables to Children of Light Educare. Fill
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April 20, 2021
Welcome Melissa
This term Melissa Plaatjie from Phillippi joins the COLT family. She is 23 years old and has recently completed a 10 week Youth and Leadership
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April 9, 2021
Donate towards COLT mealtimes
The children attending COLT receive regular healthy meals, snacks and fluids during the day. Teachers and class assistants start mealtimes with a prayer and ensure
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March 25, 2021
Essential documents
In 2021 Teacher Nushfeekah continues to assist 3 of COLT’s mothers who have applied for identity (ID) documents for their children. The mothers asked for
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March 15, 2021
Donate to Colt’s ‘Learn to Swim’ Campaign
This month COLT children started swimming lessons at Stars Swimming School, just an 8 minute walk from the Educare. A number of our families live
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February 25, 2021
Ward 60 news
On 6 February principal Mala Maitri attended a presentation of educational equipment to the Lansdowne, Kenwyn, Rondebosch East and Sybrand Park (LKRS) Forum of Early
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February 13, 2021
COLT’s transport has arrived
Transport has always been one of COLT’s highest costs. Children would not arrive for classes if transport was not provided because parents cannot afford to
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February 8, 2021
1st Day back in 2021
On 1 February COLT Educare opened for the first term 2021. Children and staff quickly swung back into the educare daily program. Covid-19 protocols and
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February 3, 2021
COLT Retreat 2021
In January educare staff and volunteers attended a four day Retreat at the Blue Butterfly, Welbedacht Reserve in Tulbagh. This was our second COLT annual
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January 27, 2021