St. Mary's DCC

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🌍💙 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. 🌟

🎉 St Mary’s Development & Care Centre AGM Highlights! 🎉We had an amazing Annual General Meeting, bringing together our w...
01/10/2025

🎉 St Mary’s Development & Care Centre AGM Highlights! 🎉

We had an amazing Annual General Meeting, bringing together our wonderful stakeholders, parents, and community members! Your support truly makes all the difference. 💛

During the meeting:
📌 Anna Kinsler, our previous Chairperson, shared the Chairperson’s Report
📌 Annelien Wimont from Omne presented our Finance Report
📌 Olwethu gave the Operational Report
📌 Our Grade R and 1 learners wowed us with a delightful musical performance
📌 Elections for office bearers were conducted

We are excited to welcome our new leadership team:
✨ Anna Kinsler – New DCC Interim Manager
✨ Mr. Jacobs – Chairperson of the Board
✨ Tony May – Parent Representative
✨ Mary-Ann Roi – Parent Representative
✨ Lingomso Ngqoqo – Child Representative
✨ Elijah Nkoso – Community Representative

Congratulations to everyone! Your passion and commitment will help us continue making a positive impact in the lives of our children and community. 🌟

Let’s keep growing, caring, and developing together! 💫

🎉 A big thank you to the Grahamstown Rotary Club for bringing us lots of yummy drinks! 🥤 Juan Thomas delivered them, and...
16/09/2025

🎉 A big thank you to the Grahamstown Rotary Club for bringing us lots of yummy drinks! 🥤 Juan Thomas delivered them, and our kitchen hero Aunt Mirrian was so happy to receive them. 💛 A special shout-out to Mrs Debbie Smuts for helping make this happen! 🙏 Remember, a giving hand is always more blessed than the one receiving. ✨

🌟 Fathers Matter Too: Helping Children Grow 🌟The Makhanda Children’s Rights Coalition (MCRC) recently held a special eve...
15/09/2025

🌟 Fathers Matter Too: Helping Children Grow 🌟
The Makhanda Children’s Rights Coalition (MCRC) recently held a special event called Fathers Matter Too. This was a follow-up session to an earlier event, where children had shared that high school learners should also be included. Families, schools, and organisations came together to celebrate how important fathers are in the lives of children. Having caring fathers helps children feel safe, loved, and happy and makes communities stronger too!
🎭 Drama Performance: Children from Eluxolweni CYCC performed a play about bullying and family problems. The story showed how children can feel frustrated when they face challenges, and how fathers and caregivers can help them feel supported and safe.
📚 Learners’ Presentation: Students from Andrew Moyakhe School of Excellence shared ideas about mental health and support. They explained how families can face emotional challenges and how getting help can make life better for everyone.
A special guest, Miss Pinky Sobahle, spoke about how fathers can be more than just providers they can also be protectors, nurturers, and role models. She reminded everyone that sharing responsibilities at home helps families grow stronger and healthier.
Jabez heath care Centre came with Amazing Activities and introduce the Boys Champion Change program ,

Olwethu Kota, MCRC coordinator, said:
"When fathers are involved and care for their children, it helps kids feel safe and loved. Fathers really do matter, not just at home, but for the whole community!"
The event was a fun, exciting, and inspiring day for all, showing that fathers matter too and that it’s important to include high school learners in these conversations too!

🌟 St Mary’s Outreach Literacy Day at Grahamstown Primary 🌟What a FUN and CREATIVE day we had during our Literacy Outreac...
12/09/2025

🌟 St Mary’s Outreach Literacy Day at Grahamstown Primary 🌟
What a FUN and CREATIVE day we had during our Literacy Outreach! 📚💛
👶 Foundation Phase
We read the exciting story “Monkey Puzzle” 🐒🍌 and coloured in happy monkeys with their bananas 🎨✨. Then we flew into the magical world of “Room on the Broom” 🧹⭐ where learners made their very own sparkly magic wands with glitter and stars 🌟🪄.
👦👧 Intermediate Phase
Learners took part in a Talk for Writing (T4W) activity ✍🏽📖. They explored “The Man with an Old Dog” 🐕👴 by turning words into drawings 🎨 and then told the story back using only their pictures! What amazing imagination and teamwork! 🙌✨
The day was filled with smiles, laughter, and creativity ❤️👏. At St Mary’s, we believe that reading opens doors to new worlds 🌍📚and when mixed with art and fun, the magic of learning truly shines! 🌟✨

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