GEORGE NEWS - Lawaaikamp Speelgroep, an early childhood development centre, recently received a visit from the mayor, accompanied by a delegation of councillors.
Mayor Leon van Wyk and his team were led to a garden on the premises. Katriena James, a teacher for four- and five-year-olds, said they use the garden to teach the learners skills and hope to get their parents involved.
"If we can grow our own vegetables, this could be utilised at the crèche," she said. The crèche uses leaves as composting material for the garden.
James mentioned that the running of their establishment is not without challenges. The number of pupils in attendance has reduced due to the pandemic; they experienced break-ins and their swing was stolen from the play park; and there was an attempt to damage the kitchen on the property.
"This is particularly disturbing as the pupils at this school are fed from the kitchen," said James. Cameras have been stolen as well.
Another challenge is illegal dumping, which occurs just outside the crèche. Van Wyk praised the ECD for continuing its daily operations despite the challenges they face.
The vegetable garden at the Lawaaikamp Speelgroep is in the beginning stages.
Katriena James (with red cap) shows off the kitchen to Cllr Erika Brown (left), Cllr Marlene Barnardt, Mayor Leon van Wyk and employees of George Municipality.
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