Howick Prep School was again privileged to be involved with the joBerg2c cycle race from JHB to Scottburgh in April/May this year. The parents, staff and pupils of Howick Prep were involved in setting up and managing the race village at Glengarry in the Kamberg (Day 5 of the cycle race). The school has been involved with joBerg2c for the past three years and our ongoing success is due to the amazing support from parents who sacrifice a lot of time from their regular jobs to assist with this event. This event has become the biggest annual fund raiser for the school. Last year the funds were used to build a new classroom for Grade R, a new addition to the school.
Planning for this event takes over five months with over 200 parents, teachers and children getting involved before the event and on race day. At the race village 550 tents are assembled, a kitchen is set up from which we prepare, cook and serve over three and a half thousand meals in 18 hours, all of this takes place 80km away from Howick, at Glengarry in the Kamberg. Parents, staff and pupils are involved in off loading bags and mattresses, washing bikes, welcoming the riders as they cross the finish line among other things on race day.
We rely a great deal on our sponsors to help us make this fundraising opportunity worthwhile. This year we are extremely grateful to all the local businesses who have willingly sponsored products, equipment etc. to allow us to generate funds for the improvement and upgrade of our school sporting facilities which will enhance the very important and varied extra-curricular programme which is offered to the children at our school from the Midlands area. Congratulations to all those who gave of their time and resources and worked so hard for the good of our community.
Pictured: Richard Quinn and his children, who are all pupils of Howick Prep School, after Day 5 at Glengarry in the Kamberg.