Mandela Day 2025: The Crags Primary Playground Revamp

 

July 2025

Yesterday marked a joyful moment as we hosted the opening ceremony to celebrate the restored Grade R playground at The Crags Primary School!cp3

Mr Douglas Baartman, the Bitou 10 Foundation’s Chairperson, joined the school staff and learners for the occasion. Mrs Vanessa Plaatjies, Deputy Principal, addressed the young learners — who responded with warm applause and big smiles for the fresh new look of their playground! 

 

This playground, originally installed through a Vodacom initiative, has now been beautifully restored — ensuring many more years of safe and joyful play ahead. Maintenance and repair work was expertly carried out by Mr Fago Adams of FG Adams Maintenance (Pty) Ltd, whose team delivered excellent workmanship.

 

 

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the amazing volunteers who lent their hands and hearts to make this project happen: Thabo Lumpapa, Jacqueline Camphor, Zizipho Dlokweni, Siziphiwe Ramba, Zizipho Msitshana, Aphiwe Majingo, Diego Messieure, Sakhe Kutala, Linhle Pistoli, Patrick Lebuchwane.

 

Your contribution has not only restored a space — it has renewed joy and possibility for our youngest learners.

 

We received some lovely thank you pictures from the Grade Rs: 

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