STUDENTS and staff from The IIE’s Varsity College, Nelson Mandela Bay Campus, demonstrated their generosity and community spirit this past festive season.
They donated Christmas gifts filled with stationery items, toiletries, and clothing to the children and volunteers at On The Sparrow Daycare in New Brighton, Gqeberha.
On The Sparrow Daycare, home to 32 pupils aged between three and 23 years old, with various needs and abilities, is focused on equipping children with the skills to achieve their potential. According to a statement, the day-care emphasises foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, social interaction, and motor development.
Nokuthula Tsotsobe, who had successfully navigated the challenges of home-schooling her disabled son, realised the broader need for specialised support for children with special needs in the township. Eight years prior, guided by passion and a commitment to making a difference in her community, Tsotsobe transformed her home into On The Sparrow Daycare, providing a haven for children requiring special attention.
Expressing her gratitude for the generous donation, the mother said, “This is the first time for most of our kids; their families cannot afford to buy them Christmas presents, so I was very grateful to Varsity College for coming out and spreading joy and love in our home and spoiling our kids.”
The kind gestures of Varsity College not only provided essential items but also brought warmth and joy to a community dedicated to nurturing and supporting its children.
