Special Events

ENRICHMENT BUDDY READER, ARTS, SPORTS AND

DANCE PROGRAMME

From Tuesday 17 November 2026

Reading, Art and Sport Programme - Volunteers Needed! 

Help Us Give 180 Children a Stronger Start to Grade 4 

At the end of every year, many learners face a significant challenge

While the school year may be drawing to a close, many children will soon spend almost two months away from structured literacy activities before returning to school in mid-January. For learners moving into Grade 4, this transition is especially important. Suddenly, reading is no longer just a subject; it becomes the gateway to learning across every subject, most of which will be taught in English.

Over the past year, our tutors and volunteers have worked tirelessly to help children make reading gains despite larger class sizes and growing literacy challenges.

For children who are still building confidence as readers, a long break can mean losing valuable momentum. We want to help prevent that.

This November and December, we hope to run an Enrichment Buddy Reader Programme for 180 learners. The programme will provide additional reading practice, small-group support and engaging literacy activities designed to strengthen reading skills before the long summer break.

We know that children cannot spend all day reading. To make the programme enjoyable and something children genuinely want to attend, we will also include:

• Art and creative activities
• Drama and storytelling
• Dance and movement
• Board games and educational games
• Sport and outdoor activities
• Fun literacy challenges and rewards

Our goal is simple: to give children the opportunity to end the year strong, maintain their learning momentum and return to school more confident and better prepared for the demands of Grade 4.

How You Can Help - Wish List

Because this programme was not included in our original budget, we are seeking support from friends, volunteers and community members.

We would be incredibly grateful for donations of:

🍎 Fresh fruit
🧃 Juice or concentrated squash
🍬 Sweets or small treats for incentives and celebrations
🎨 Art and craft materials
🎲 Board games and educational games

These can be dropped off at the school any day during school time, or we can arrange a pickup time and place enroute to Diepsloot (Dainfern / Fourways)

Alternatively, cash donations of any amount will help us purchase supplies and cover the daily costs of running the programme.

You can adjust the amount below to any amount that you are able to contribute. 

Every contribution, no matter how small, helps create a welcoming, enriching environment where children can continue learning, growing and believing in themselves.

Together, we can ensure that children don't simply wait for the new school year to begin, but enter it stronger, more confident and ready to succeed.

Thank you for helping us invest in the future of these children.

Christmas Party

Each November, prior to the end of the school year, Edu Fun hosts a holiday party and graduation ceremony for the grade 3 students. Lunch is generously provided by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.