Cook-off at east home to teach young ones about healthy eating
Bramley Children’s Home in Groenkloof, east of Pretoria took it upon themselves to teach their 49 children about healthy eating habits.
On Friday, 11 October, the Bramley Children’s Home in Groenkloof, east of Pretoria took it upon themselves to teach their 49 children about healthy eating habits.
“Children tend to think everything to do with veggies, fruits and salads are disgusting (sic). We decided to host a fun-filled cook-off event at the home when the kids came back from school, to show them that healthy cooking can still be fun and nutritious,” explained Hanlie Delport, Marketing and Income Development: Child Welfare Tshwane.
Children from age of 7 to 20 and from different schools across the city depend of Bramley Children’s Home for their needs.
Bramley gets loads of canned food donations on a regular basis, things like bully beef and baked beans.
“Although we’re so grateful for any and every donation of food we get, we had run out of ideas on how to prepare these types of foods in a healthy and creative manner. We reached out to The Capital Hotel School, and they were friendly enough to lend us a few of their students to assist in the cook-off,” she said.
When the children arrived, they were all welcomed to a table of food prepared by each of the four houses of the home, along with its house parent, staff members and Capital Hotel School students.
“Each child had the opportunity to vote for the dish they liked best. But the entire process was not up to them. Bramley hosted a few good-willed judges on the day, who were served and who each could vote for their favourite dish. The winner for the day, won for their delicious chicken wraps, and both house mother and her helper won a voucher from Sorbet, sponsored by The Capital Hotel School.
In front, from left to right: Elizabeth Mashego (general worker), Hanlie Delport (Marekting) en Franca Surendorff (Personal assistant of the director).
The Bramley Children’s Home was established on 3 June 1918, but operated under the name Pretoria Child Welfare for many years. The home quickly housed 27 children and grew to 60 children in 1935.
In 1950, land was obtained in Groenkloof from the estate of the late Mr Bramley, and that is where the home got its new name.
“Although Bramely does get a small grant from government, we do depend on community donations and contributions on a monthly basis,” Delport said.
For more information visit the Bramley, website on https://www.childwelfare.co.za/product/bramley-childrens-home/
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