The ground is hard and the Rugby season is over, so the Helderberg Academy has launched Cricket sessions for the month of November. Last week, many young people had their first experience of Cricket as we taught them how to bowl, bat and field in the sunshine of the Western Cape. This month we are looking at our identity and learning a new sport enables the children to challenge themselves and build their self-esteem by trying...
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Last week, the team visited Hope and Light School in Sir Lowry’s Pass to tell the children about the Helderberg Academy and invite them along to the coaching sessions in their community. The team ran an assembly for four classes of children. explaining the work that they do and encouraging the children to come along and join them. The staff were encouraged by the work the Helderberg Academy are doing and said that their sports...
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Brintley won the monthly prize for showing responsibility in his community of Macassar last month. Brintley has been committed to attending a homework club to help him with his studies, particularly Maths. He has shown the greatest responsibility of all his peers in his committment to this and has also demonstrated excellent committment when playing rugby. Last week, Brintley was interviewed and below are his responses: Q. How has the...
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On Wednesday last week, 41 children from the three different communities came together for The Crown Holiday Club. From 10-3pm the children played new sports in mixed teams containing children from each of the different communities. The theme of the day was taking responsbility, so the children learnt how to take responsibility in Frizbee, Rounders, Dance, Volleyball, Rugby and Soccer. They also thought about how they can take...
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Last week, the boys from Lwandle played in a soccer competition on the Strand. The Helderberg Academy entered two sides, under 10’s and under 13’s. The under 10’s won both of their games and although the under 13’s did not win their games, they played some excellent football. This competition involved sides from different communities and cultural groups. It provided another great opportunity to develop...
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Last week, Beth, Dave and Matt visited Drakenstein Prison to see the work that Ambassadors Football is doing with the inmates. Drakenstein Prison (formerly Victor Verster Prison) was the place where Nelson Madela walked to his freedom over 20 years ago. Ambassadors Football work tirelessly with a small group of prisoners, teaching them lifeskills through sport and working to provide them with a better future. Many prisoners re-offend...
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