A bit of entertainment...

On the 10th of August, six Grade 10 scholars from Germiston High School came to do some volunteer work at our care centre.  They were doing this in honour of Madiba's 94th birthday, but they decided to give a whole day instead of the normal 67 minutes.

In the morning, they made popcorn for the residents for the Friday movie (Meet me in St Louis).  They served the popcorn and warm blankets and made sure the residents were comfortable for the movie.  They then came to assist with the group in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Ward where the residents really enjoyed their company.  They learnt a bit about sensory stimulation and how you can use it to stimulate a resident living with dementia.  They soon started dancing with the residents who were able to do so.

They then had an hour to plan a concert for the afternoon and they really put a lot of effort in.  The concert started off with an adapted version of "Amazing Grace" they worked out.  They then read a selection of beautiful poems to the residents and ended off with a dance number.  They performed this concert in some of the wards and their audience was very appreciative.  They sang along with Amazing Grace and gave the students a big round of applause after the poems and dancing. 

Thanks to Rumbi, Lerato, Nonhlanhla, Busiwe, Mosa and Siyabonga for the time they gave to do something special for the elderly.  We really appreciate this!

In the words of Mrs Beryl Moll:  "How marvellous."