Before the fun started cool drinks, snacks and a yummy chocolate cake fell victim to grabbing hands and broad smiles. Various games were played and then everyone was off for some swimming in the Swartvlei.
"From all the noise made by the kids, it sounded like they had a great time burning off all those excess energy packets kids seem to have," chuckles Paul Farrelly, a member of the Tennis School Project. Farrelly explains that the children were supervised in the water by Roger Vande Wiele, chairman of the Tennis School Project, who enjoyed it just as much as the kids.
"As in all these fun days, safety plays a key role and safety jackets were provided by Outward Bound," explains Farrelly.
The highlight and the surprise of the day was the drumming session of the kids on African drums, provided and energetically led by Richelle Kohn from the Drum Café. The drummers started with some fun lessons and then some serious drumming began.
"What a lekker sound to hear and great to see the excitement on the kids’ faces. They loved it!" exclaims Farrelly.
Judging by the way the way the food
vanished, he thinks the Tennis School will need to increase its budget for the next activity day
"We would like to thank Masithandane and Watson for the transport provided, Outward Bound for the venue, Richelle for the drumming session, the community members who assisted with managing the kids, the sponsors and all the supporters," said Roger and Greta Vande Wiele.
For more information, kindly contact Greta Vande Wiele on 082 080 5377 or Lanie Bornman at 082 953 6941, or visit www.sedgefieldtennis.co.za.
Kids in total awe at the drumming session.
ARTICLE: ANOESCHKA VON MECK
