PHILIPPI- SCHOOL AND SWIM ACADEMY
An Early Childhood Development Centre serves disadvantaged children aged between two months and six years from the Philippi farming community and from the nearby townships of Brown’s Farm, Heinz Park and Samora Machel. Teachers and assistants engage the children in three languages, English, Afrikaans and Xhosa. The Centre also provides transport and meals.
In 2013, Love to Langa took part in an effort to break down the old, dilapidated pre-fabricated part of the facility. The capacity of the early childhood development centre was increased from 200 to 280 children. Love to Langa donations paid for a new Library and a Classroom. After that, we took on our most ambitious project to date: the Love to Langa Swimming Academy! Officially opened at the end of 2016, the academy is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for children in the community to become water-safe while providing a sustainable resource for the school and community.
In 2013, Love to Langa took part in an effort to break down the old, dilapidated pre-fabricated part of the facility. The capacity of the early childhood development centre was increased from 200 to 280 children. Love to Langa donations paid for a new Library and a Classroom. After that, we took on our most ambitious project to date: the Love to Langa Swimming Academy! Officially opened at the end of 2016, the academy is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for children in the community to become water-safe while providing a sustainable resource for the school and community.
