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Grade Two learners from Edenvale school fill the bellies of the less fortunate

“Projects like this one are important as they help learners understand that not everyone is as fortunate as them.”

Grade Two learners from Holy Rosary Primary School recently got their hands dirty to help those in need.

The learners made sandwiches on July 12 for Mandela Day.

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They will be donated to Khanyisa Trust today (July 18) to help provide meals to those in need and the less fortunate.

A cheery message from each learner is attached to the sandwich bags.

Grade Two learners Gemma Brovelli and Mia Serfontein take a break from making sandwiches for Khanyisa Trust to pose for a photograph.

The learners will also donate chocolate treats to Khanyisa.

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Grade Two teacher Kerry Pistorius said the school started the initiative to help local charities for Mandela Day eight years ago.

She said over the years the initiative grew and other grades from the primary school got involved.

Simona Cianfanelli and Anna Castiase take a break from making sandwhiches and pose for a photograph.

“Projects like this one are important, they help learners understand that not everyone is as fortunate as them,” said Kerry.

The donation drive started on July 16 and will end on July 24.

The leftover bread, peanut butter and jam will also be donated to Khanyisa.

Holy Rosary Primary School learners Taylor Anderson and Tito Aro hard at work making sandwiches for the needy.
Holy Rosary School Grade Two learners Sienna Gouveia and Kaitlyn Reddy hold the sandwiches they made on July 12.
Jenipher Amungwat, a Grade Two learner from Holy Rosary Primary School, reaches for some more peanut butter while she makes some sandwiches for Mandela Day.
One of the Grade Two classes at Holy Rosary Primary School recently made sandwiches for Khanyisa Trust. The sandwiches will be handed out to those in need on July 18.
An example of one of the massages which will be attached to the sandwich bags.

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