by admin | Nov 7, 2013 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), Fundraising News
Earlier this year we reported on Winnie Tsotso’s well-earned retirement as principal of Masi Educare. The pre-school is based in the old farmhouse at the northern end of Masiphumelele and as well as Winnie managed it, there are significant building issues that remain...
by admin | Oct 17, 2013 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), Education
With thanks to Al Ritchie of the seedlings program here is a video update of the work on Ekhaya Lothando pre-school. From the initial site inspection, to arrival of the cement for the flooring and the construction of the walls and roof. So far so good…....
by admin | Sep 3, 2013 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), Education
This was another big week for the Ekhaya Lothando pre-school in Masiphumelele. After receiving the required permission from the city building inspectors the foundations of the new buildings were scheduled to be laid on Monday. Since we last reported on progress there...
by admin | Aug 9, 2013 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), Education, FACE Project (ECD)
This was a big week for the Ekhaya Lothando pre-school in Masiphumelele as work began on their new building. Known locally as the Home of Love the pre-school provides the first educational experience for 34 local children. Unfortunately the school currently does not...
by admin | Jul 19, 2013 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)
Alasdair and Marjan Ritchie recently attended the retirement of Winnie Tsotso at Masi Educare in Masiphumelele. Masi Educare is a pre-school located in the historic former farm house at the heart of the township. Winnie herself has a long history in the local...
by admin | Jul 18, 2013 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)
July 18th is a special day in the South African calendar. On the birthday of Nelson Mandela, the father of the modern nation, everyone across the country is encouraged to give 67 minutes of their time to projects in their local communities. The significance of the...
