NEWCASTLE – On October 22, NTT General Motors (GM) will be hosting a carnival at its premises on 24 Kirkland Street.
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“The carnival will be a charity event, and if it proves to be a success, we will be doing it every school term,” said Chenè Fourie of NTT GM.
Every three months, NTT GM will select two schools, which will be the beneficiaries of the event.
Huttenpark Primary School and Klein Spoortjies have been chosen as the first two schools to benefit.
On the day, there will be food stalls, entertainment for children and festive vibe which is sure to get people yearning for more.
“We will have some of our vehicles there, but the main aim is to give back to the community, as NTT GM will not be benefiting from this at all.”
The true beneficiaries will be children whose families cannot afford the necessary items for their children to excel at school.
“There are less fortunate children in every school; we are hoping the school uses the funds raised to aid them.”
As NTT GM hopes to make a difference in the lives of Newcastle’s children, they have started with the build-up to the carnival.
Pupils from the two schools will be able to take part in a colouring and drawing competition, which started on October 10.
The winners will be chosen through a voting process.
“We want the children’s families to come to NTT GM, and vote for the children’s pictures,” said Linda Kotze of NTT GM.
While only allowed to vote once, Mrs Kotze encouraged participants’ uncles, aunts, cousins and siblings to vote.
“There will be a voting box available at our premises.”
The three winners’ pictures will be auctioned on the day of the carnival and the proceeds given to the relevant schools.
The community is encouraged to support the initiative.
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“The children are our future; they are the doctors, teachers and sales people of the next generation,” Mrs Fourie concluded.
For more information, contact Ben van Rooyen on 087 281 1200.
