Fun was had at Unity College casual day
Learners, police, and community partners bond over games and laughter, celebrating unity beyond the classroom.
Douglasdale SAPS, the Community Policing Forum (CPF), and community stakeholders came together for their annual casual day at Unity College Special Needs School in Chartwell.
The day was filled with sports, fun, and camaraderie, aimed at strengthening bonds with learners and showing them that they are an important part of society.
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Colonel Moeti David Senna, of Douglasdale SAPS, explained the significance of the day: “Today, we are celebrating our annual casual day with Unity College. We’ve got a partnership with them, and this year we said we need to come back and celebrate with the children. We are playing games like soccer and netball so that they can feel that we also love them. At the end of the day, the South African Police is responsible to ensure that they protect each and every person’s fundamental rights in South Africa.”
Sports activities, including boshoe, soccer, and tug of war, saw learners take on police officers in a spirit of fun, rather than competition.
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Senior head of department Shadreck Chidakwa highlighted the importance of the collaboration. “It means a lot for Unity College to be recognised by institutions that serve the community. As a special needs school, we want our learners to know that they are full members of society. Through such interactions, they learn that the police are not to be feared, but are friends who are here to help.”
Douglasdale CPF chairperson Lizzy Mabena echoed this sentiment. “Our partnership with Unity College started over four years ago. This is the third time we’ve joined them for casual day. It’s not about competition, but about inclusion, fun, and learning from each other. Coming back and seeing how the children have grown is truly rewarding.”
Stakeholders from emergency services, neighbourhood watch groups, and faith-based organisations also joined the day, reinforcing the sense of community support around Unity College learners.
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