Keeping Children Safe Within Families
Residential Care Program
Residential Care Programm
At St. Anthony?s we believe in providing a holistic environment for the children in our care. This allows us to attend to the FIVE dimensions of child development; physical, spiritual, social, emotional and mental. During the past year we have attended to the needs of the 95 children in our care through a variety of ways...
Life Skills Development Project
Caring for the physical needs of the children in our care is our primary concern, equipping our children with the skills necessary to succeed in this demanding world. The following statistics are included to provide evidence of the quality physical and educational care that our children are receiving.
A Child’s Right to Education:
For the academic year 2010 the 96 children in the Residential Care Programme were enrolled as follows:
Sisizakele Primary: 63
St. Lewis Bertrand Secondary: 12
Vumanisabelo Special School: 1
Chelmsford School: 2
Lincoln Heights Secondary: 1
Newcastle High Secondary: 1
Rosary Crèche: 8
Remaining in St. Anthony?s: 8
A Child’s Right to Medical Care:
Our children receive quality medical care whenever necessary from a variety of institutions namely; Rosary Clinic Blaauwbosch, Madadeni Hospital, Newcastle Primary Care Clinic and Dr. J. Fourie Private Practice in Dundee, when special care is required.
Liturgy Team Project
Nurturing the spiritual aspect of our children?s lives is a priority for us here at St. Anthony?s. We believe in upholding the Christian ethos and call „to love one another?. With many of our children having suffered traumatic experiences, loss and bereavement; developing their spirituality can provide much comfort and relief. During 2010 the Liturgy Team have been responsible for organising many events which enhance the spiritual lives of our children:
Visits to Maria Ratschitz Mission
During 2010 the children made a number of visits to Maria Ratschitz Mission, a place of pilgrimage where the children are able to pray and contemplate in the peaceful tranquillity of nature.
On the 17th of April the teenage cottages visited Maria Ratschitz together with the Grade 12 students of Montobello Catholic High School for Girls where they took part in a spiritual walk.
From 29th April – 1st May 16 teenage boys took part in a weekend retreat to Maria Ratschitz. The weekend combined a Life Skills Programme and a spiritual climb up the mountain. The retreat was highly productive as it helped the group to bond and to address challenges which the young people are facing.
On 12th September children and staff attended the Diocesean Pilgrimage to Maria Ratschitz. The day provided a wonderful chance to join in the spiritual life of the whole Diocesan community.
Cultural Project
Engaging the children in cultural activities is essential to instil in them a sense of their identity. A number of projects run throughout the year including beadwork classes and cultural dancing lessons conducted by members of the local community and staff.
On 18th September we held our annual Cultural Day when a number of groups were invited to perform. The local community joined us in celebrating our heritage. Many of the children performed which increased their self-confidence, cultural pride and sense of belonging.
Recreational Team Project
Having fun and playing is an essential part of childhood and emotional development. Throughout the year many recreational programmes run including soccer training, netball training, singing and dancing; these encourage the children?s self esteem and socialising skills. They also take part in regular outings from the Centre to enable them to socialise within the community and to enjoy a break from routine.
Sports Day
On the 9th August St. Anthony?s held their annual Sports Day when a number of teams from the local community were invited to compete in Soccer, Netball and Volleyball. The day was a great success with our Soccer Team retaining the cup and our Netball Team coming in second place. There was a great sense of community as the visitors were welcomed and competed with a feeling of good sportsmanship. This type of interaction with people from the local community is essential for our children to develop a sense of belonging which is needed when they return to their local community and families.
At St. Anthony?s we believe in providing a holistic environment for the children in our care. This allows us to attend to the FIVE dimensions of child development; physical, spiritual, social, emotional and mental. During the past year we have attended to the needs of the 95 children in our care through a variety of ways...
- PHYSICAL & EDUCATIONAL CARE:
Life Skills Development Project
Caring for the physical needs of the children in our care is our primary concern, equipping our children with the skills necessary to succeed in this demanding world. The following statistics are included to provide evidence of the quality physical and educational care that our children are receiving.
A Child’s Right to Education:
For the academic year 2010 the 96 children in the Residential Care Programme were enrolled as follows:
Sisizakele Primary: 63
St. Lewis Bertrand Secondary: 12
Vumanisabelo Special School: 1
Chelmsford School: 2
Lincoln Heights Secondary: 1
Newcastle High Secondary: 1
Rosary Crèche: 8
Remaining in St. Anthony?s: 8
A Child’s Right to Medical Care:
Our children receive quality medical care whenever necessary from a variety of institutions namely; Rosary Clinic Blaauwbosch, Madadeni Hospital, Newcastle Primary Care Clinic and Dr. J. Fourie Private Practice in Dundee, when special care is required.
- SPIRITUAL CARE:
Liturgy Team Project
Nurturing the spiritual aspect of our children?s lives is a priority for us here at St. Anthony?s. We believe in upholding the Christian ethos and call „to love one another?. With many of our children having suffered traumatic experiences, loss and bereavement; developing their spirituality can provide much comfort and relief. During 2010 the Liturgy Team have been responsible for organising many events which enhance the spiritual lives of our children:
Visits to Maria Ratschitz Mission
During 2010 the children made a number of visits to Maria Ratschitz Mission, a place of pilgrimage where the children are able to pray and contemplate in the peaceful tranquillity of nature.
On the 17th of April the teenage cottages visited Maria Ratschitz together with the Grade 12 students of Montobello Catholic High School for Girls where they took part in a spiritual walk.
From 29th April – 1st May 16 teenage boys took part in a weekend retreat to Maria Ratschitz. The weekend combined a Life Skills Programme and a spiritual climb up the mountain. The retreat was highly productive as it helped the group to bond and to address challenges which the young people are facing.
On 12th September children and staff attended the Diocesean Pilgrimage to Maria Ratschitz. The day provided a wonderful chance to join in the spiritual life of the whole Diocesan community.
- SOCIAL CARE:
Cultural Project
Engaging the children in cultural activities is essential to instil in them a sense of their identity. A number of projects run throughout the year including beadwork classes and cultural dancing lessons conducted by members of the local community and staff.
On 18th September we held our annual Cultural Day when a number of groups were invited to perform. The local community joined us in celebrating our heritage. Many of the children performed which increased their self-confidence, cultural pride and sense of belonging.
- EMOTIONAL CARE:
Recreational Team Project
Having fun and playing is an essential part of childhood and emotional development. Throughout the year many recreational programmes run including soccer training, netball training, singing and dancing; these encourage the children?s self esteem and socialising skills. They also take part in regular outings from the Centre to enable them to socialise within the community and to enjoy a break from routine.
Sports Day
On the 9th August St. Anthony?s held their annual Sports Day when a number of teams from the local community were invited to compete in Soccer, Netball and Volleyball. The day was a great success with our Soccer Team retaining the cup and our Netball Team coming in second place. There was a great sense of community as the visitors were welcomed and competed with a feeling of good sportsmanship. This type of interaction with people from the local community is essential for our children to develop a sense of belonging which is needed when they return to their local community and families.
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