GEORGE NEWS - On Wednesday 1 November, officials from Eden District Municipality’s (Eden DM) health services, George Municipality’s civil and engineering waste management section and Cape Nature celebrated National Children’s Day together with learners of the Waboomskraal Primary School.
Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) David Papier started the session with a presentation on water safety and health.
He explained the importance of water, not only for present survival, but also for future generations.
“Without water, we cannot exist,” he said.
He concluded by explaining in layman’s terms the functions of water in the body.
Second on the programme was Deon Makwena from Cape Nature, who informed learners about the importance of looking after and caring for the environment.
Makwena used dramatic gestures to explain the ripple effect littering has on rivers and the environment as a whole.
Carika Soman, EHP of Eden DM, made a presentation on personal health and hygiene awareness.
The children were demonstrated on how to wash their hands thoroughly.
Soman engaged with learners by using practical examples and frequently asking questions throughout the presentation.
Janine van Wyk, also from Eden DM, did a demonstration on proper techniques when washing hands, involving two volunteers from the audience.
The last speaker of the day was Geoffrey Bredenkamp from George Municipality who explained the process of water purification.
The core message for learners was to care for our environment and ourselves by appreciating and saving our water resources.
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