Spier Hotel
Accommodation
Supporting 8 projects below
Project Description
Windmeul Primary School educates 400 children from ages 6 through 14 years old and is situated in the rural town of Windmeul in the Noorder Agter-Paarl. The school is surrounded by farms on which the learners live and their parents cultivate the lands of the farms. Most parents are illiterate and cannot provide learners with the necessary stimulation at home.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Chalk, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Erasers, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Protractors, Rulers, and Solar Calculators
Educational Games/Toys:
Puzzles and Scrabble
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, and Soccer Balls
Project Description
The Sustainability Institute at Lynedoch has established the Lynedoch Children’s House.More than 65 children attend the Lynedoch Children’s House, a place where imagination and creativity are grounded in a Montessori approach enabling an innate love of learning develop in each child as they are encouraged to develop freely within sensible boundaries. The buildings are designed according to ecological building principles; the children play in natural gardens and participate each day in growing, harvesting and cooking of organic vegetables.
Project Needs
Educational Games/Toys:
*Puzzles
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Soccer Balls and *Balls to throw with
Project Description
The non-profit Zandvliet Care Facility is home to more than 150 residents. Most of these are intellectually disabled, while the balance are frail and elderly. Very few receive adequate family support. A daily programme aims to boost the wellbeing and happiness of residents through physical exercises, mental and sensory stimulation, as well as therapeutic activities that reduce frustration and nurture creativity and self-worth.
Project Needs
Linens:
*Bed Linens,and *Linen Sets
Kitchen:
Bowls, Pans, Pots, and Serving Spoons
Health/Personal Grooming:
*Adult Nappies, *Bars of *Soap, *Combs, and *Toothpaste
Project Description
The Sustainability Institute at Lynedoch has established a library for the surrounding community, which has been affected by issues including severe alcoholism, fetal alcohol syndrome, high levels of illiteracy and children dropping out of school early.
Project Needs
Text/Reading Books:
Afrikaans Language Readers and Non-fiction for 3- to 15-year-olds, Age Appropriate Story Books, English Language Fiction and Non-fiction books for 3- to 15-year-olds,General Science,and Magazine subscriptions (e.g. National Geographic Kids in English and Afrikaans),
Project Description
The Lynedoch Knitting Club provides essential community support to the elderly, including the farm community beyond the Eco-Village. Thanks to the club, grannies, who are often tasked with looking after children, are given an opportunity to indulge in their knitting hobby and get out of the house to connect with fellow community members.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Pens
Art Supplies for Artist Initiatives and Community Produced Projects:
*Knitting Needles, *Wool, and *Toy Stuffing
Project Description
During the summer heat, the children in the Lynedoch farming community love to cool down in the farm dams and rivers of Stellenbosch. The swimming project aims to change this by teaching 50 primary school learners to swim during the school holidays.
Project Needs
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Black/Blue/Red Swimming Caps, Black Swimming Costumes for Boys and Girls, and Swimming Goggles
Project Description
The Lynedoch United Football Club has 40 young players who meet twice weekly for training. They participate in matches in the Stellenbosch League Football Association over the weekends. The senior soccer team has 23 members, who compete in the Promotional League, managed by SAFA Cape Winelands.
Project Needs
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Bibs, Plain White Practice T-shirts, Shin Guards, Size 3 Practice Balls, Size 5 Match Balls, Soccer Boots, Soccer Kits (9-11yrs, 12-13yrs, 14-16yrs), Water Bottles, and Whistles
Project Description
Operating out of the Community Library in Lynedoch, the Youth Hub provides 20 high school learners with strong academic support so they can complete their schooling. It also provides information on opportunities available to them after high school. Established to create an effective intervention point for school-going youth, it aims to instill a sense of responsibility to self, environment, and community as well as fostering a sense of belonging.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
*Book Bags, *Pencil Cases/Bags, *Pens, and Solar Calculators
Health/Personal Grooming:
Sanitary Napkins
Initiatives
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