STAFF and students from The IIE’s Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay recently handed over stationery items to MTR Smit Children’s Haven.
The stationery drive initiative, held during September and October, was a collaboration between the campus’s School of Law, School of Education and the VC Cares committee (student volunteer committee).
Taylia Perrin (3rd year IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Law) made the campus aware of MTR Smit Children’s Haven’s need for stationery items.
Core to the educational philosophy of The IIE’s Varsity College is the holistic development of the student where a balance between studies and participating in a variety of sporting, social, cultural and community engagement initiatives is encouraged and facilitated.
“It is always so wonderful to see our students participating in and giving back to the various community engagement initiatives, which help to make a difference in our community,” said Jaci Howell, student wellness manager The IIE’s Varsity College NMB.
During September, to celebrate Heritage Day, The IIE’s Varsity College NMB treated the staff and children of MTR Smit to boerewors rolls as well.
“Sometimes you don’t realise how fortunate you are until you give back to those who need it – these are words that I never take for granted.
“Being provided the opportunity to put a smile on someone else’s face is always on my to-do list and that is why giving back means so much to me.
“It is the smallest things that make the biggest difference sometimes and I like to be part of that difference,” said Taylia.
– ISSUED BY THE IIE’S VARSITY
COLLEGE NELSON MANDELA BAY
