Because Tlotlego had DStv\u2019s School of Laughter and 947 take over his school.<\/p>\n
Tlotlego\u2019s mother, Lerato, won the exciting experience for her son after hearing about the competition on 947\u2019s The Breakfast Club with Anele Mdoda.<\/p>
ALSO READ:\u00a0St Catherine\u2019s class of 2019 celebrates 100 per cent pass rate<\/a><\/h4>\n\u201cI immediately thought it was an awesome opportunity for my son and after speaking to him about it and seeing how excited he was, I decided to try my luck,\u201d said Lerato when asked why she decided to enter.<\/p>\n
\u201cAside from the prize money and everything just making his first day of Grade One as exciting as this is just amazing.<\/p>\n
\u201cI mean, he\u2019ll only have his first day of Grade One once.\u201d<\/p>\n
When asked how she had entered, Lerato explained she entered online and shared a few on things that Tlotlego was nervous about heading into Grade One.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/01\/03GCNSCHOOLSLAUG_62168-520x390.jpg\")
Tlotlego Tloubatla (6) poses for a quick photo with mom Lerato, who entered the DStv School of Laughter and 947 competition on his behalf.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cBecause we had spoken a lot about Grade One, I knew what he was excited about and what he was nervous about,\u201d said Lerato.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo I was sure to mention his wiggly tooth, his too big blazer and moving to his new classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n
When Lerato told Tlotlego they had won the competition he couldn\u2019t believe it.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe wanted the R10 000 prize money in coins,\u201d said Lerato with a laugh.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe wanted to use it at the tuck shop, I thought it was really cute because he is six years old and thinking in coins.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lerato said the event had exceeded her expectations.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt really was a lot of fun,\u201d said Lerato.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought it was going to be something quiet nothing major, but the whole preparatory school was involved, and their parents.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust driving down the road was exciting, but Tlotlego was cool, calm and relaxed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis was hands down the best way to end the school holidays and start the new year.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am also so grateful that Tlotlego got a day at school where he was celebrated as his birthday always falls within the school holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n
ALSO READ: St Catherine\u2019s welcomes their new learners<\/a><\/h4>\nTlotlego didn\u2019t stop smiling during the day\u2019s celebrations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had a great day,\u201d said Tlotlego.<\/p>\n
When asked what his favourite part of the day was Tlotlego couldn\u2019t decide, but he knew he\u2019d love to do it all again.<\/p>\n
When asked what he\u2019d like to do with the prize money Tlotlego said he was still deciding, but mom Lerato said he\u2019d mentioned wanting some toys.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can choose mommy,\u201d said Tlotlego.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we will use the money towards a holiday,\u201d said Lerato.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we moved house in December and didn\u2019t get to go away.\u201d<\/p>\n
After all the excitement died down and the goodie bags were handed out, Tlotlego headed into his new classroom ready to start his new academic journey.<\/p>\n
Agi Masekela, senior manager of content discovery for DStv, spoke to the GCN and explained why DStv\u2019s School of Laughter and 947 had decided to hold this exciting competition and event.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe, at DStv pride ourselves on delivering content that is both entertaining and educational at the same time,\u201d said Agi.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is very important because laughter is a key development area for all children, it helps with learning, retaining knowledge, self-esteem and bonding and making friends.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the event, DStv\u2019s School of Laughter donated a friendship bench and goodie bags.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/01\/03GCNSCHOOLSLAUG_67515-520x390.jpg\")
St Catherine\u2019s School children now have a beautifully decorated friendship bench to enjoy, thanks to DStv\u2019s School of Laughter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cWe took over St Catherine\u2019s School and brought a custom built, beautifully designed friendship bench which we have donated to the school for the children to enjoy,\u201d said Agi.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also handed out goodie bags and one of the key things in the goodie bag was a weekly planner, with stickers, which will help children plan their homework time, TV time and play time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would love to be a fly on the wall in those negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Agi and his team were thrilled with how the day turned out and have already begun planning for the next event.<\/p>\n
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\u201cBecause we had spoken a lot about Grade One, I knew what he was excited about and what he was nervous about,\u201d said Lerato.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo I was sure to mention his wiggly tooth, his too big blazer and moving to his new classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n
When Lerato told Tlotlego they had won the competition he couldn\u2019t believe it.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe wanted the R10 000 prize money in coins,\u201d said Lerato with a laugh.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe wanted to use it at the tuck shop, I thought it was really cute because he is six years old and thinking in coins.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lerato said the event had exceeded her expectations.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt really was a lot of fun,\u201d said Lerato.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought it was going to be something quiet nothing major, but the whole preparatory school was involved, and their parents.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust driving down the road was exciting, but Tlotlego was cool, calm and relaxed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis was hands down the best way to end the school holidays and start the new year.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am also so grateful that Tlotlego got a day at school where he was celebrated as his birthday always falls within the school holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n
ALSO READ: St Catherine\u2019s welcomes their new learners<\/a><\/h4>\nTlotlego didn\u2019t stop smiling during the day\u2019s celebrations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had a great day,\u201d said Tlotlego.<\/p>\n
When asked what his favourite part of the day was Tlotlego couldn\u2019t decide, but he knew he\u2019d love to do it all again.<\/p>\n
When asked what he\u2019d like to do with the prize money Tlotlego said he was still deciding, but mom Lerato said he\u2019d mentioned wanting some toys.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can choose mommy,\u201d said Tlotlego.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we will use the money towards a holiday,\u201d said Lerato.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we moved house in December and didn\u2019t get to go away.\u201d<\/p>\n
After all the excitement died down and the goodie bags were handed out, Tlotlego headed into his new classroom ready to start his new academic journey.<\/p>\n
Agi Masekela, senior manager of content discovery for DStv, spoke to the GCN and explained why DStv\u2019s School of Laughter and 947 had decided to hold this exciting competition and event.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe, at DStv pride ourselves on delivering content that is both entertaining and educational at the same time,\u201d said Agi.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is very important because laughter is a key development area for all children, it helps with learning, retaining knowledge, self-esteem and bonding and making friends.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the event, DStv\u2019s School of Laughter donated a friendship bench and goodie bags.<\/p>\nSt Catherine\u2019s School children now have a beautifully decorated friendship bench to enjoy, thanks to DStv\u2019s School of Laughter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cWe took over St Catherine\u2019s School and brought a custom built, beautifully designed friendship bench which we have donated to the school for the children to enjoy,\u201d said Agi.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also handed out goodie bags and one of the key things in the goodie bag was a weekly planner, with stickers, which will help children plan their homework time, TV time and play time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would love to be a fly on the wall in those negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Agi and his team were thrilled with how the day turned out and have already begun planning for the next event.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe took over St Catherine\u2019s School and brought a custom built, beautifully designed friendship bench which we have donated to the school for the children to enjoy,\u201d said Agi.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also handed out goodie bags and one of the key things in the goodie bag was a weekly planner, with stickers, which will help children plan their homework time, TV time and play time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would love to be a fly on the wall in those negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Agi and his team were thrilled with how the day turned out and have already begun planning for the next event.<\/p>\n