CPFs care - balls and all | Mossel Bay Advertiser

MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The funds raised by the four greater Mossel Bay CPFs during the Marsh Street Kaskar Race on 30 August have all gone towards sports balls, which were handed over to six schools in the area.

Along with some members of the Kwa-Nonqaba Police Station and the Mossel Bay CPF, the KwaNonqaba CPF handed over bright and colourful rugby, netball and soccer balls to Garden Route High and Indwe Secondary on 16 October.

The Da Gamaskop CPF, along with some officers from the police station, visited Sao Bras High and Hillcrest Secondary on 22 October to hand over their share of sports balls.

The CPF said in a Facebook post that its members had also handed over certificates to four learners at Sao Bras who participated in the kaskar race.

"These boys showed incredible courage as they raced down the hill, a moment beautifully captured in photographs that reflect their enthusiasm and fearless spirit.

"They've already promised to return next year to beat their time," stated the post.

Da Gamaskop CPF’s Hannelie Marais, Hillcrest Secondary’s principal, Viverick Slater, Warrant Officer Jonathan Daniel Jansen and Hillcrest teacher Phiwokuhle Mpalala. Photo: Supplied

"Sport offers more than just play, it gives every child a place to belong, to participate and to feel valued, free from pressure or criticism."

The Great Brak River CPF and some officers of the station handed over some balls to Great Brak Primary on Tuesday 28 October, and the Mossel Bay CPF handed over their sports equipment to Mossel Bay EK Primary School.

Great Brak Primary's head of sport, Marquin Smart, expressed his gratitude and emphasised that the need for sports equipment at the school is significant.

KwaNonqaba CPF chairperson Shadrack Shishana, KwaNonqaba Police Station's Head of Detectives, Captain Theresa Annandale, and Garden Route High School's principal, Edgar Gelembe. Photo; Supplied

"We are very thankful for the support - this contribution will certainly make a difference in our learners' participation in sports," he said.

If you would like to check in with these schools to find out if they are in need of other sports equipment, contact your CPF through the police station or make contact with the school directly.

Great Brak Primary learners Euniquen Baymen and Ané Booysen show off the new rugby and netball balls in front with Great Brak CPF chairperson Jacky Carsten. At the back are two of the school’s assistants and coaches, Joden Jumats and Vaughan Josias-Volkwyn, and the head of sport, Marquin Smart. Photo: Supplied