The support from the community continued at our Graduation and Concert. We had about 180 people present. This was an exciting time for Graceland but also a sad time as we are now saying goodbye to our 4-5 year old class. They are leaving Graceland to go to Grade R. We wish them all the best and pray that God would guide and protect them on their new journey. We would like to thank Devon Valley Hotel for providing us with eats for the evening, Devon Valley Primary for providing us with sound, chair and tables and also Mr. & Mrs. Ruest for putting up the curtain railing. We really appreciate you.
At our last session for the year of the 14 – week course that we are currently busy with, presented by Bonita Daniels from Bronne Sentrum; Graceland was declared the pre-school that implemented the programme the best amongst its peers. We are excited to be a part of the learning programme and can already see the positive difference it has made in the children’s learning. Well done Graceland teacher’s for your hard work.
It’s Christmas time again and our children have been blessed to a part of the Operation Shoebox project. It’s been amazing how people want to give to Graceland, to the point where Graceland is blessing another school that doesn’t have any gifts. A BIG, thank you, to Tracy English for working with Tokai His people to make sure that our children have gifts for Christmas.2012 has been a year of transition for Graceland. A teacher, Angeline De Jager, left because she feels that her season of working with children is over. The principal of Graceland Elizabeth Solomons stepped down from her position as principal after 7 years of being principal, she feels happier as a teacher and Graceland is happy to announce that she is still with us as Head - Teacher. We have a new principal at Graceland, Simoné Van Der Berg. After being at Graceland for 6 months, she has settled in nicely and is very happy to be a part of the Graceland team.
After our Graduation and concert the Head of the Farmers Association Administration team can’t stop talking about the work Graceland is doing in the community. This is opening doors for Graceland and creating new opportunities for relationships and partnerships. It has been amazing to see how Graceland fits into the Greater community of Devon Valley. We are very excited about 2013 and can’t wait for the new challenges, adventures and friendships it will bring.
As we say goodbye to 2012 we thank every person who supported Graceland, whether, in funds, kind or time. Every little gesture of kindness towards Graceland is appreciated. Thank you for a great year! Till next year, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
