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21/01/2026

🌟 YOU’RE INVITED! | MCRC 2026 STAKEHOLDERS MEETING 🌟

The Makhanda Children’s Rights Coalition (MCRC), together with DCC, warmly invites all stakeholders to join us as we kick off our 2026 journey of collaboration, action, and impact for children in Makhanda.

📅 Date: 23 January 2026
⏰ Time: 13h00 – 14h00
📍 Venue: Rhodes Community Engagement – Knowledge 4 Change Hub (K4C Hub)

This gathering provides a space to connect, reflect, and strengthen partnerships, amplify community voices, and build stronger, more coordinated responses as we continue working together to promote and protect children’s rights in our community. Guided by the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, we reaffirm our shared commitment to ensuring that every child’s right to protection, participation, development, and survival is respected, upheld, and advanced in Makhanda.

✨ Your voice matters. Your presence counts.
We look forward to engaging with you!

14/01/2026

🚨 URGENT NOTICE 🚨

Good day Parents/Guardians,

Today is the last day for re-registration.
From tomorrow, registration will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that no spaces will be reserved unless prior arrangements have been made with management.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.

DCC Management

Dear Parents/Guardians,Kindly note that registration for 2026 is now open.Please be advised that children who were enrol...
12/01/2026

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Kindly note that registration for 2026 is now open.
Please be advised that children who were enrolled last year are not automatically registered for 2026. All children must be re-registered.

📌 Registrations are also open to the community for anyone who would like their children to be part of St Mary’s DCC.

📅 Registration dates: 12–16 January
📚 Centre programmes commence: 19 January

Please also note that there have been programme timetable changes. Kindly refer to the attached poster for full details.

If your child will not be returning in 2026, please message Natasha Meyer privately.

Thank you.
Centre Management

Bazali/Abagcini bantwana abathandekayo,
Ncedani niqaphele ukuba ubhaliso luka-2026 sele luvuliwe.
Ncedani niqaphele ukuba abantwana ababebhalisiwe kunyaka ophelileyo ababhaliswanga ngokuzenzekelayo ku-2026. Bonke abantwana kufuneka baphinde babhaliswe.

📌 Ubhaliso luvulelekile nakuluntu nakubani na ofuna abantwana babo babe yingxenye ye St Mary’s DCC.

📅 Imihla yobhaliso: 12–16 kuJanuwari
📚 Iinkqubo zeZiko ziqala: 19 kuJanuwari

Sicela niqaphele ukuba kukho utshintsho kwishedyuli yeenkqubo. Ncedani nijonge iphosta eqhotyoshelweyo ukuze nifumane iinkcukacha ezipheleleyo.

Ukuba umntwana wakho akayi kubuya ngo-2026, nceda thumela umyalezo kuNatasha Meyer ngokwimfihlo.
Enkosi.
Ulawulo lweZiko

Geagte Ouers/Voogde,
Neem asseblief kennis dat registrasie vir 2026 nou oop is.
Let asseblief daarop dat kinders wat verlede jaar ingeskryf was, nie outomaties vir 2026 geregistreer is nie. Alle kinders moet weer geregistreer word.

📌 Registrasie is ook oop vir die gemeenskap vir enigiemand wat graag wil hê dat hul kinders deel moet wees van St Mary’s DCC.

📅 Registrasiedatums: 12–16 Januarie
📚 Sentrumprogramme begin: 19 Januarie

Neem asseblief kennis dat daar veranderinge aan die programrooster is. Verwys asseblief na die aangehegte plakkaat vir volledige besonderhede.

As u kind nie in 2026 sal terugkom nie, stuur asseblief privaat boodskap aan Natasha Meyer.

Dankie.
Sentrum Bestuur

🌈 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 FROM ST MARY’S DCC 🌈To our partners, donors, followers, parents and Makhanda Community , and the e...
07/01/2026

🌈 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 FROM ST MARY’S DCC 🌈

To our partners, donors, followers, parents and Makhanda Community , and the entire St Mary’s DCC family ,thank you for walking this journey with us. Your support, trust, and love continue to shape the lives of our children and our community 🤍

📢 We are officially OPEN TODAY!
As we step into 2026, our vision continues strong ,building a united city grounded in shared responsibility, where every child is protected, nurtured, and given the opportunity to grow happy, healthy, and confident.

Children will reopen when the Schools - reopen for 2026

Together, we are creating safe spaces, strong foundations, and brighter futures 🌱
Together, we bring out the very best of our children.
Together, we make 2026 a year of unity, growth, and hope.

✨ Thank you for believing in the work.
✨ Thank you for standing with our children.
✨ Thank you for being part of the St Mary’s DCC story.

Here’s to a purposeful, impactful, and child-centred 2026! 💫

🌍💙 Happy World Children’s Day! 💙🌍This year, the Makhanda Children’s Rights Coalition (MCRC) celebrated in a truly specia...
21/11/2025

🌍💙 Happy World Children’s Day! 💙🌍
This year, the Makhanda Children’s Rights Coalition (MCRC) celebrated in a truly special way!
The amazing children from St Mary’s Development and Care Centre created beautiful artwork inspired by the 51 Child Rights (CRC) using colour, creativity, and their own voices to show what children’s rights mean to them.
🎨✨ Through their art, the children reminded us why World Children’s Day should not only be celebrated on one day, but every single day. Children deserve love, safety, protection, and opportunities to shine today and always.
🤝💛 Different MCRC stakeholders and parents came together to view this wonderful exhibition, share in the joy, and wrote messages of hope for the children of today and tomorrow.
💬 “Every child is a treasure.”
💬 “Your dreams matter.”
💬 “We believe in you.”
Thank you to every child, partner, and supporter who made this day magical.
Let’s keep building a Makhanda where every child feels seen, heard, and celebrated every day! 💛🌈

💙 Dear Makhanda Community,You are warmly invited to join us at St Mary’s Development and Care Centre’s World Children’s ...
17/11/2025

💙 Dear Makhanda Community,

You are warmly invited to join us at St Mary’s Development and Care Centre’s World Children’s Day Exhibition.

On this special day, our children will proudly share their beautiful artwork about children’s rights. They will also tell us ,in their own voices why these rights matter and why World Children’s Day is important to them.

This exhibition is a celebration of our children’s ideas, creativity, hopes, and dreams. It reminds us that when children feel seen, heard, and supported, our whole community shines.

We look forward to welcoming you as we honour, celebrate, and uplift the children of Makhanda.

Let’s come together to celebrate World Children’s Day and stand for a happy, safe, and bright future for every child. 💙✨

🎄✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎄As the year comes to an end, our little stars have been working hard to bring you a joyful Nativity...
10/11/2025

🎄✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎄

As the year comes to an end, our little stars have been working hard to bring you a joyful Nativity Play filled with laughter, playful moments, and beautiful Christmas songs! 🌟🎶

📅 Date: 21 November 2025
📍 Venue: St Mary’s School

We’re bringing the fun outdoors it’s a picnic vibe! 🧺☀️
Bring along your camping chairs, picnic blankets, and festive cheer as we celebrate together on the school grounds.

Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas through the eyes of our children it’s going to be a heart-warming day for the whole DCC family! ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🌱 Play + Gardening = Fun Learning! 🌻Mr. Peter Sidina, our amazing maintenance superstar, turned gardening into a playful...
03/11/2025

🌱 Play + Gardening = Fun Learning! 🌻
Mr. Peter Sidina, our amazing maintenance superstar, turned gardening into a playful adventure for our Grade R Learners! 👨🏾🌾✨
Together, they cleaned up our food garden, and learned why growing your own food is so important. 🥕🍅🌽
It was not just about gardening, it was about playing, learning, and growing 🌿💧! Activities like these help our little ones build their fine motor skills and connect with nature through our Buddy Q program. 🌼💪🏾

🌿 You’re Invited! 🌿Join us for our Annual Health Day on Thursday, 16 October 2025, from 09:00 – 12:00! 💪🏽💚This exciting ...
14/10/2025

🌿 You’re Invited! 🌿

Join us for our Annual Health Day on Thursday, 16 October 2025, from 09:00 – 12:00! 💪🏽💚

This exciting community event is open to everyone ,so bring a friend, a neighbour, or a family member along! Together, we’ll learn, share, and take small steps towards healthier living.

🩺 Expect health tips, screenings, and fun activities for all ages.
💬 Meet local health partners and learn more about how to take care of your body and mind.

Let’s make wellness a community effort!
We’re looking forward to seeing you there. 💙

🌞 School Holiday Programme! 📚🎨This October school holiday, Amazwi South African Museum of Literature, in partnership wit...
13/10/2025

🌞 School Holiday Programme! 📚🎨

This October school holiday, Amazwi South African Museum of Literature, in partnership with St Mary’s Development and Care Centre, hosted a fun, safe, and educational holiday programme for children!

Our activities were designed to:
✨ Spark creativity and curiosity
✨ Enhance learning skills outside the classroom
✨ Provide a safe space for children to explore, learn, and have fun

We understand that many children in our townships have limited access to structured learning activities at home. This programme gave them the opportunity to engage, grow, and enjoy the holidays in a meaningful way.

While this is a short-term initiative, it has the power to make a positive impact, and we hope to expand it in the future to reach even more young learners.

📅 Thank you to our wonderful children for making this holiday programme a summer full of learning and fun!

🥊✨ Mfuzo Boxing Club & MCRC: Child Rights Workshop ✨🥊This week, Mfuzo Boxing Club joined hands with the Makhanda Childre...
01/10/2025

🥊✨ Mfuzo Boxing Club & MCRC: Child Rights Workshop ✨🥊

This week, Mfuzo Boxing Club joined hands with the Makhanda Children’s Rights Coalition (MCRC) to host an empowering Child Rights Workshop for 15 of our amazing coaches and administrators, facilitated by Olwethu Kota!

As part of the day, Glyneise Arries led a fun and interactive Child Protection Courage Tools session with over 30 of our young champions. 💪💙 These activities helped children:

Spot unsafe situations 🛑

Build confidence to say “NO” and ask for help 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Recognise safe vs unsafe behaviours 🔍

Know their rights and where to report concerns 📣

Our young athletes left the session feeling braver and more aware of how to protect themselves, while our coaches and administrators learned how to create a safer, child-friendly club environment.

Workshop Highlights for Coaches & Administrators:
✅ Explored children’s rights in sports for ages 14–17
✅ Reflected on their role in protecting young Boxers
✅ Reviewed reporting systems for child protection
✅ Discussed ways to make the club more inclusive and safe
✅ Ended with a pledge – each coach committed to one practical action to uphold children’s rights

It was a day full of learning, pledges, and empowerment – making Mfuzo Boxing Club not just a place for boxing, but a safe and supportive space for all our young champions! 🥊💙

📚🐝 DCC Spelling Bee & Heritage Day Fun! 🎉What an unforgettable day at St Mary’s Development & Care Centre!✨ Our talented...
01/10/2025

📚🐝 DCC Spelling Bee & Heritage Day Fun! 🎉

What an unforgettable day at St Mary’s Development & Care Centre!

✨ Our talented Grade 4–7 learners wowed us in the Spelling Bee – showing confidence and brilliance! Learners who spelt their words correctly proudly walked away with school stationery prizes. 🎁✏️📖
✨ To celebrate Heritage Day, each grade lit up the stage with activities, songs, and dances that made us proud of our roots. 💃🕺
✨ And to top it all off – our amazing staff joined the fun by competing in the Spelling Bee too… and yes, they had to spell their words as well! 😅👏

It was truly a day filled with learning, laughter, and love – celebrating both our culture and our children’s growth. 🌟

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