Agape’s Story of hope
Odwa first came to the Agape Educare Centre at PATRIZIA Child Care Western Cape, when she was only ten months old. She was given loving attention at the centre and received support in her early childhood development until she entered primary school.
She was always a quiet child but was considered self-confident by her classmates – always doing her schoolwork as expected and like all children, she loved to play. Playful learning is important at the center.
In Agape, the ability of children to learn in the first six years of life is promoted through a holistic method that places emphasis on children’s physical, emotional and psychological well-being.
In the meantime, Odwa is in year five of a state-approved private elementary school, which is only possible because her father has set money aside for her schooling every month, since she was born.
Odwa is happy at this school. She has made many friends and is delighted that she can learn something new every day. Her favourite subject is mathematics, but she also likes handwriting and games, especially netball and swimming. In fact, she has already won prizes for her sporting pursuits, as well as an award for outstanding achievements in mathematics. Her dream is to one day be a pediatrician.
