The IIE’s Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay campus is heavily involved in community upliftment, 041 looks at some of the latest projects headed up by the staff and students.
GAMES AND TREATS FOR THE ELDERLY ON MADIBA DAY
The residents of the Adcock van der Vyver Old Age Home were recently treated, in celebration of Nelson Mandela Day, to a lovely morning of tea and games at the home.
Some of the students and staff of The IIE’s Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay decided to reach out to the home and served tea and cake to some good music while playing games with the elderly. This resulted in the sharing of some great stories and good laughs.
“It was a blessed day, especially more so because it was my birthday and was extra special.
All the residents would like to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts – it was a great day because of you all!”, said Cathy Francis, resident at Adcock van der Vyver old age.
The Adcock van der Vyver Old Age Home currently has 88 residents. The home forms part
of ACVV South Africa – one of the oldest non-profit organisations in South Africa in the
social services field. One of the ACVV’s focus areas is older persons and special needs
programmes to be able to enhance the well-being and independence of older persons and
caring for the frail and those who are vulnerable.
GEARING UP FOR THE WORLD STUDENT GAMES
Iman Akomolafe (Ladies’ water polo, 1styear IIE Bachelor of Commerce The IIE’s Varsity
College Nelson Mandela Bay), Nikithemba Hani (athletics, 2nd-year IIE Bachelor of
Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching The IIE’s Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay)
and Debbie Windsor (#TeamRSA water polo team manager and Sport Co-ordinator The
IIE’s Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay) are part of the 10-member #TeamRSA that will
represent South Africa at the World University Games (28 July – 8 August) in China.
“As the upcoming World Student Games draw near, I am brimming with excitement and a
sense of honour, knowing that I’ll be representing my country and The IIE’s Varsity College
in this extraordinary global celebration of university sports and unity”, says Hani.
ASSISTING SAVE A PET RESCUE CENTER
Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay staff members (below) Yandisa Jube, Lesche Mageer, Ni-Shaat Kannemeye, and Drushca Carrels with the much-needed dog toys, made by staff and students to support the VC Cares (student volunteer body) for the Save the Pet Rescue Center. VC Cares provides opportunities for fellow students to get involved with CSI, community outreach and fundraising initiatives.
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