Children learn about respect for themselves, others

The toddlers at Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre could not contain their excitement last Wednesday when the team from I’m Special, a motivational group from Johannesburg, visited the centre to remind them that every child is special and a gift from God.
The theme of the talk was ‘Respect’ and it was written by award winning TV, film and stage actress Nazli George who is known for her appearances in titles which include Swartwater, Dryfsand, Andries Plak and Hoofmeisie. She is also the author of various award winning shows and took her life skills to schools all over the country for the last 17 years. The presentation was made by I’m Special team members Valentino Brandt and Lucinda Scholtz and according to Ina Buys, Deputy Principal of Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre, the show was presented at the level of the toddlers and it reminded them that they should learn to respect themselves and others. “The show was really relevant and spoke about the bullying, the violence and the abuse at our schools where some learners don’t have respect for educators, themselves, their parents and others. Respect begins with ourselves, so let us all make the difference,” Buys said.

Story and photos: BARRY VILJOEN
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