CON Amore held a fun run with a difference on Saturday morning at the school.
The running event was organised not only to raise awareness of autism but also to raise funds for the school’s autism phase.
The fun-filled family day was organised by the autism phase’s Adriana Janse van Rensburg, HOD for the junior phase, and Ansie Gildenhuys of the senior phase.
“We need to raise funds which will go towards developing the school’s autism phase through getting better educational equipment and resources, a playground for the children as well as a sensory area,” Janse van Rensburg said.
A sensory area helps children with autism develop greater sensory awareness in terms of sound, sight, touch and smell.
The school’s autism phase, which now has five classes, caters for children aged seven to 18 years old.
The school has also requested businesses and organisations to sponsor or donate things like building materials.
The school aims to make the fun run an annual event.
For more information, contact the school on 011 976 1037.
