{"id":264086,"date":"2025-06-23T20:28:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T18:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/?p=264086"},"modified":"2025-06-23T20:28:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T18:28:31","slug":"vredenburg-high-makes-a-difference-to-child-welfare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/vredenburg-high-makes-a-difference-to-child-welfare\/","title":{"rendered":"Vredenburg High makes a difference to child welfare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"264087\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/vredenburg-high-makes-a-difference-to-child-welfare\/496693899_1296218068_68797\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/496693899_1296218068_68797.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;In support of Child Protection Week, which took place between Thursday 29 May and Thursday 5 June, the Representative Council of Learners from Vredenburg High School launched a heartfelt donation drive. Thanks to the generosity of the school community, they were able to make a meaningful contribution to Child Welfare South Africa Vredenburg. From warm clothing to essential toiletries and non-perishable food items, every donation will help bring comfort and support to children and families in need. The council thanks everyone who gave so willingly. Pictured at the back is Nazzli Clarke (head girl) and Wilmore Daries (head boy). Front: Anelisa Konjwa and Juliet Pienaar from Child Welfare South Africa Vredenburg.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In support of Child Protection Week, which took place between Thursday 29 May and Thursday 5 June, the Representative Council of Learners from Vredenburg High School launched a heartfelt donation drive. Thanks to the generosity of the school community, they were able to make a meaningful contribution to Child Welfare South Africa Vredenburg. From warm clothing to essential toiletries and non-perishable food items, every donation will help bring comfort and support to children and families in need. The council thanks everyone who gave so willingly. Pictured at the back is Nazzli Clarke (head girl) and Wilmore Daries (head boy). Front: Anelisa Konjwa and Juliet Pienaar from Child Welfare South Africa Vredenburg.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/496693899_1296218068_68797-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/496693899_1296218068_68797-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"In support of Child Protection Week, which took place between Thursday 29 May and Thursday 5 June, the Representative Council of Learners from Vredenburg High School launched a heartfelt donation drive. Thanks to the generosity of the school community, they were able to make a meaningful contribution to Child Welfare South Africa Vredenburg. From warm clothing to essential toiletries and non-perishable food items, every donation will help bring comfort and support to children and families in need. The council thanks everyone who gave so willingly. Pictured at the back is Nazzli Clarke (head girl) and Wilmore Daries (head boy). Front: Anelisa Konjwa and Juliet Pienaar from Child Welfare South Africa Vredenburg.\" class=\"wp-image-264087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/496693899_1296218068_68797-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/496693899_1296218068_68797-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/496693899_1296218068_68797-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/496693899_1296218068_68797.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In support of Child Protection Week, which took place between Thursday 29 May and Thursday 5 June, the Representative Council of Learners from Vredenburg High School launched a heartfelt donation drive. 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