Holy Family College celebrates 114 years with colour festival
PARKTOWN – Young and old enjoyed a day of fun at Holy Family College's 114th birthday.
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Holy Family College celebrated its 114th birthday in style on 14 September by hosting a colour festival and market at their school grounds in Parktown.
The principal of the primary school Ottoline Robertson said the school began in 1905 by the Holy Family Sister as a girls-only convent. The school has since transformed into a co-ed, diverse school with learners mostly coming in from Soweto and surrounding areas.
“Children start here from age one, through our ECD [early childhood development] programme, and stay until matric. We currently have about 510 learners at the school,” said Robertson.
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She said that the birthday celebration was an opportunity for children to come to school for fun and spend time with their friends and family in a social environment.
College principal Franc Sobreira explained that the birthday celebrations also served as a fundraiser. “Children set up stalls and community members helped raise money for the school to improve resources,” said Sobreira.
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“It’s also a day to welcome in spring with family members.”
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The event aimed to raise R30 000 to improve the Grade 6 lockers, garden furniture and plants.
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