Monday, July 21, 2008

The 'Outside' classroom is underway!

Tayla Davies' Dad, a few ready, willing and able Kearsney boys - Warren and Dean Seals and Jason Morkel, and handyman Simon attacked the task of paving the 'outside' classroom with great enthusiasm today. A task that, quite clearly, lesser men would not have managed!














Heavy concrete pavers donated by a local Hammarsdale businessman, through Merv and Candice Davies, were carried up to the Creche. The ground was then loosened with picks and spades. Umgeni sand funded by the Girls' Collections to date was used to level the paving area and the pavers laid out... only to discover that each paver was a slightly different thickness and required a change to the levels each time!

After a total of 10 hours of hard work, the classroom has begun to take shape and another huge difference is being made. Well done to all involved!
















Helen, the monitor from Phakamisa, having watched Merv and the boys at work and obviously picking up a few tips, took the initiative and has finished off the paving herself! Well done Helen! Needless to say, the kids love their new 'Picnic' area.

4 comments:

Grade 6 St Mary's DSG said...

I think the plastic tables are clever and fun way to learn things especially during summer!
Jessica Scott:)

Grade 6 St Mary's DSG said...

I am so glad that the little kids can learn outside!
Sabrina Strauss

Grade 6 St Mary's DSG said...

I am so glad that the little kids can learn outside!
Sabrina Strauss

Grade 6 St Mary's DSG said...

I think it is so cool that they can learn OUTSIDE!! Maybe we should try it(ha ha ha)