Starfish celebrates World Play Day with joyful activities and community spirit
Local charity foundation brought smiles and vibrant activities to children across five provinces on World Play Day.
Starfish Greathearts Foundation, a Fourways-based charity foundation, celebrated World Play Day, marked by enthusiasm and vibrant activity across all their 13 community-based organisations in five provinces.
From early preparations to the grand celebration, everyone involved – children, parents, practitioners, volunteers, and community members –came together to make the day memorable.
In the weeks leading up to the event, children and staff collaborated on planning engaging activities, while community meetings were held to gather support and recruit volunteers.
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The focus was on emphasising the importance of play in children’s development, highlighting how fun activities foster the growth of fine and gross motor skills, cognitive abilities, and social confidence.
“Play is essential for children to explore and experience their world. It allows them to make decisions based on their preferences, boosting self-esteem and independence. At Starfish Greathearts Foundation, we are dedicated to giving every child the chance for a brighter future,” said Poonam Dwarkaram, the operations manager of the foundation.
“The centres were bustling with excitement as children engaged in a variety of activities, including hoola hoops, musical chairs, obstacle courses, sack races, skipping ropes, bubbles, running races, ball catching and throwing, target games, bowling, tug of war, jumping frogs, indigenous games, sand play, and hide and seek.”
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Even the youngest children participated in special bonding activities with their parents, creating cherished moments. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and joy, demonstrating the power of play in nurturing confidence, independence, and happiness.
“Seeing children enjoying themselves and learning through play was truly inspiring. We look forward to many more celebrations like this in the future.”
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The celebration not only brought happiness to all present but also reinforced the importance of play in childhood development. Organisers expressed their gratitude and anticipation for next year’s event.
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