{"id":192779,"date":"2018-12-04T05:45:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T03:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/192779\/children-beam-at-cheery-christmas-party\/"},"modified":"2018-12-03T14:23:25","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T12:23:25","slug":"children-beam-at-cheery-christmas-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/04\/children-beam-at-cheery-christmas-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Children beam at cheery Christmas party"},"content":{"rendered":"

Team Hope SA and a team of eager volunteers dressed in red T-shirts, lit up the Ithembelihle Lsen School premises with a world of colour and added smiles to many faces last Saturday.<\/p>\n

The non-profit organisation (NPO) hosted a number of homes they support at their seventh annual Christmas party.<\/p>

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Volunteers and McDonald\u2019s (Boksburg) representatives also united in making the Christmas party one to remember.<\/p>\n

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Team Hope SA once again brought hope and cheers to lift children’s spirits this festive season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Face painting, dancing, singing and an interesting animal talk and demonstration featuring snakes given by staff from Wild and Earthy were among items on the entertainment agenda of the day.<\/p>

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When a batch of balloons which had been suspended in the ceiling of the tent was released, it was a special moment as children all raised their hands in an effort to try and catch them.<\/p>\n

That moment challenged an intriguing magic show which took place earlier as the highlight of the day.<\/p>\n

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Talented children put on a friendly dance-off at Team Hope\u2019s Christmas party.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Children from Ithembelihle Lsen School, Rekopane Inclusive Development Centre, Parker Harriers and Siyathandwa Stimulation Centre for the Disabled were equally involved in the festivities.<\/p>\n

McDonald\u2019s revealed a tasty surprise for Rekopane Inclusive Development Centre who celebrated 10 years in existence and Siyathandwa Stimulation Centre for the Disabled which had just turned three.<\/p>\n

The centres received large cakes from the fast food restaurant and all guests joined in wishing them a happy birthday by harmonising the classic Happy Birthday song.<\/p>\n

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In her red T-shirt volunteering her time for a good cause, Kadisha Rambally helped put smiles on other children\u2019s faces last Saturday at Team Hope SA\u2019s Christmas party.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adding a comedic element to the day, caregivers were called to take centre stage for a dance-off, which the children found hilarious.<\/p>\n

To make it a real Christmas party, Santa also popped in, boasting gifts for the children.<\/p>\n

Team Hope SA thanked Parker, Imperial, McDonald\u2019s, Drew Office Supplies, Thristel Hiring Services, South Continental, Brand Image and all volunteers for their donations and sharing their time with the children.<\/p>\n

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