Schools celebrate Mother’s Day, Slipper Day

Pre-schoolers in the city had a busy time last week when some schools celebrated Slipper Day as well as engaged in preparations for Mother’s Day.
The money raised by schools participating in Slipper Day will be donated to various charity organisations in order to assist people living with life threatening illnesses.
Learners at Mitchell House’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre sported gowns and slippers to support the intiative. The school indicated that about 300 learners participated and had to pay R10 each to wear the clothes.
Learners at Northview Christian Academy had a lot of fun wearing slippers for a good cause. The school incorporated Mother’s Day planning and the learners were given ample time to design greeting cards and make lovely presents for their mothers. Educator Nicole Staddon, said each present was designed and made with love.
At Share Joy Pre-school, toddlers had to dress up like their parents during the school’s Show and Tell which was part of their Mother’s Day celebrations. Josephine Kagori, the principal, stressed that the day was especially to honour mothers.
Learners at PEPPS Preparatory School and College also celebrated Slipper Day turning up at school in cosy gowns and slippers on Friday.

Story and photos: ENDY SENYATSI
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