Learner gifts 59 with takkies

Eyes were shining and smiles lit faces as 59 children from Kretzenshoop Primary School each received a new pair of takkies on Wednesday last week, with the promise of a pair of new school shoes next year.

This great gift was made possible by Deagan Erfman, a Grade 6 student at Glenwood House, who raised money to buy school shoes for these learners. Mr. Tekkie's CEO, Bernard Mostert, responded with a generous offer to match every pair of school shoes with a new pair of takkies for each child. Deagan said he had to initiate a corporate social investment project as part of a school prefect challenge. "I raised the money from family and friends, as well as by going around homes in Fancourt where we live to ask for donations."

He received enough to buy the school shoes and there was money left over, which will be used to buy sport equipment like soccer balls, among others.

The learners who received the shoes were identified by the headmaster, Daclon Aries. He said the school serves a very needy community and they were grateful for the donations. "We don't have words today to thank you."

See more photos and a video at www.georgeherald.comBroad smiles clearly show how pleased the children were with their new takkies. At the back are Deagan Erfman, who is responsible for the huge gift, and Kretzenshoof Primary’s principal, Daclon Aries.

Photos: Alida de Beer Deagan Erfmann hands over a pair of takkies to Amber Switch, a Grade 1 learner. His sister, Cienna, was there to help.