1st Birthday of Dave’s Place

A year ago today we were thrilled to offically open our new Education Centre "Dave’s Place" here at Joyville, our donor David Knowles from Australia was present and we it was a great day.  Yesterday was celebrated the 1st birthday of this Centre that has become a well used and loved place within our Program… not a day goes by that a child is not studying, reading, sewing, learning computers or watching tv in this special space.  We are so thankful for this incredible gift that was given to us.

 

We were pleased to have Captain Jennie Shrimpton and Emily Viney from Australia here with us yesterday and they led a fantastic Kids Fun Day for all the Joyville children and staff.  The theme was ‘Jonah in the whale’ and all the activities, stories, songs and movies were around that theme. 

 

At night we held a ‘Talentadong Joyville’ which is like, ‘Joyville’s Got Talent’ and the kids performed songs, dances, guitar and speacial ‘skills’ (breaking open coconuts with your teeth!) to an audience that included the Cadets and Staff from the Officer Training College.  Prizes were presented (thanks Megan and Simon!) to the winners and all participants went home with something special!!!

 

The day ended with a yummy supper of pancit (noodle dish) and delicious cake.

 

Thanks for your thoughts and messages… here are some pics of our special celebration!