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Community Development

The Jacobs Well daycare continues to focus on promoting milestone development through play and positive daily reinforcement. Our

recent zoo visit was an extraordinary day for all the kids. The pur-pose of these outings are focused to stimulate the mind of the child

in areas as yet unexplored which is assistive in their milestone development.

Wits University has also spent some time at the village, performing a SWOT analysis. Since their initiative, we now get supported

with their provision of an Occupational Therapist, Physio Therapist and Dietician on a monthly basis

Jacobs Well also supports Bona Lesedi in Diepsloot township and Laezonia Primary school each with a much needed heavy duty

printer including a full maintenance contract. .

Family Foundations

Just under 2 weeks ago, we experienced an armed robbery on the premises at Jacobs Well Village headquarters. Although the per-

petrators got away with some personal jewelry, and much of the office equipment and cell phones, we consider ourselves blessed

and protected. Apart from two minor injuries, we are all safe and sound, thanks to the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have initiat-

ed ongoing counselling and post traumatic stress support for all residents at the village. We would like to thank Elna and Whitey for

continuing to help us grow in our vision of applying Whole Person Development in the areas of body, soul and spirit.

We are also very grateful for the ongoing services of Charlotte Killian, as she makes her way weekly to the girls at our school in Val-

halla. Elna and Whitey also provide ongoing counselling and guidance for one of the families at Valhalla high school.

We have completed building the frailcare center, and Jimmy (90 years) and Hetta (86) has settled in well and are experiencing the

much bespoke village environment with its hive of activities where be-tween 50-60 people are being cared for or being skilled up for

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Education Development

Early Childhood Development As we in the month of June , Grade R's will be doing their mid year assessments , wishing them all

the best !!

Foundation Phase

Class 1: The class is doing well students exam rank 80% and higher. Class 2: open day for the 2nd class: 18 June 2018.

High School

Exams have started and we pray that all students will do well this term.

Skills Academy

Second class commences 25 July 2018

Distance learning in Gauteng only /self-study open for ECD, NC and ND.

Classes : Monday ,Tuesday ,Wednesday ,Thursday and Saturday classes available.

Facilitation training: 26 May 2018

Staff of Jacobs Well School were trained by our Skills Academy on Saturday where teachers were equipped with new study and

teaching methods to be able to help students with learning barriers.

Tzuria Learning Centre in Valhalla have started their exams, and we pray for a successful exam season for

all our Jacobs Well students across all schools.

Government Participation

Jacobs Well Village recently signed a contract with the Department of Mental Health to continue our services to children with special

needs. We have also received a clean bill of health from that department after 3 standard inspections this year so far. The South

African Roads Department are in the process of building a dam for us on the Jacobs Well property. We are very grateful to the de-

partment for this partnership as a dam would make a significant difference to our plant tunnels, and vegetable garden projects. Free-

hand Studios was also recently awarded through the Department of Environmental Affairs.

Art and Culture Development

Look out for upcoming fine art workshops at Jacobs Well Village, hosted by Hettie du Toit.

Whether our members use the skills they acquire for their own enjoyment and relaxation, or whether they choose to

create products or trade, we support the benefits of creative expression.

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Marketing Services

Welcome to Cathrine Versfeld who will be serving as the Marketing Manager for Jacobs Well.

She will also engage in building support and skills development programs for small enterprises and sole

proprietors.

For any marketing related queries or partnerships, contact Cathrine at

cathrine@jacobswell.org.za

Economic Development

I love Diepsloot has settled well into the factory at Jacobs Well Village, and we provide free transport for the

ladies. Our projects that include a variety of beautiful bags, accessories and corporate gifts as gone from

strength to strength under the watchful eye of manager Nicoloas Theofrastos. As our orders increase, so does

our ability to train up new seamstresses and embroiders and widen the circle of skills development.

If you’re considering unique, high quality and locally produced gifts or special commissions, consider I Love

Diepsloot.

Contact us at pierre@jacobswell.org.za

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