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WYNBERG BOYS' JUNIOR publication

WYNBERG BOYS' JUNIORRef: https://wbjs.org.za/4-pillars/service/

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This document describes the service pillar of Wynberg Boys' Junior School, detailing its key initiatives: Wynberg Families, Early Act Club, Recycling efforts, and various community projects. It outlines how learners participate in peer-led groups, charitable drives, mentoring, and social outreach, fostering leadership, empathy, and responsibility. The programmes are ongoing and involve students in meaningful service activities throughout the year.

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monthly community outreach activityNot applicable

Join Youth Month Goodie Bag Initiative

During June, students create goodie bags with new or used items to gift to youth organisations. This initiative promotes empathy and care for less fortunate peers.

Who it is for
learners at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Contribute items to goodie bags during June, coordinated by the Early Act Club
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Youth month in which Early Act Club learners place new or previously loved items in a goodie bag each day of June leading up to 16 June, Youth Day.
craft-based community donationOngoing

Knit for Mandela Day

Learners can take part in knitting activities during the second and third terms as part of Mandela Day. Knitted items are donated to charity, including those made by Wynberg Families.

Who it is for
learners at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Join knitting sessions organised by the Early Act Club or Wynberg Families
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Knitting for Mandela Day takes place during the course of the second and third terms. Our club members learn the skills and benefits of knitting.
mentorship partnership engagementOngoing

Support The Benjamin Project

Learners can engage in contact and collaboration with The Benjamin Project, a non-profit mentorship initiative that supports young boys through sports programmes.

Who it is for
learners at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Participate in joint events and activities with The Benjamin Project learners
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We have linked up with an initiative called The Benjamin Project which is a non-profit mentorship project that mentors young boys through sports programmes.
donation drive participationOngoing

Participate in Winter Warmer Drives

Students can help collect blankets and socks to be distributed to local communities during the Winter Warmer drives. This is part of the Early Act Club’s annual service projects.

Who it is for
learners at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Donate blankets and socks through the Early Act Club collection points at school
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Winter Warmer drives in which we collect and distribute blankets and socks to local communities.
peer group participationOngoing

Join Wynberg Families

Boys from Grades 1 to 7 can join a Wynberg Family, where they meet with peers from other grades twice or three times per term. Each family is led by a Grade 7 boy to develop leadership skills. Sessions focus on topics like respect, friendship, bullying, and include games and open discussions.

Who it is for
Grade 1 to Grade 7 learners at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Join a Wynberg Family through school registration or teacher assignment
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A Wynberg family consists of one boy from each grade from Grades 1 to 7. These 7 boys, who form this family, meet about two or three times a term.
community visit and entertainmentOngoing

Visit Douglas Murray Old Age Home

Students visit the Douglas Murray Old Age Home at Christmas time to deliver care packs and entertain residents with music and lucky draws.

Who it is for
learners at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Participate in the annual visit by attending training and preparing gifts and performances
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We have an annual visit to Douglas Murray Old Age home in which we take along care pack gifts at Christmas time and entertain the residents with fun lucky draws and music.
service club membershipOngoing

Join Early Act Club

Learners at Wynberg Boys' Junior School can participate in the Early Act Club, which focuses on service, character-building, and community support. Activities include collecting donations, knitting, organising goodie bags, and visiting elderly homes.

Who it is for
learners at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Enrol in the Early Act Club through school-based application or teacher invitation
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The club engages the learners in character-building activities and engages them in opportunities to build leadership skills.
fundraising activityOngoing

Participate in Bob-a-Job Activity for Book Week

During the third term, students do a bob-a-job activity to raise funds for purchasing books for startup libraries in underprivileged areas.

Who it is for
learners at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Perform small jobs for classmates or staff to earn money for book purchases
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Early Act club boys also do a bob-a-job activity in support of our book week in the third term.
annual fundraising eventOngoing

Participate in Bandana Day for Sunflower Fund

Each year, students take part in Bandana Day to support the Sunflower Fund. Collected bandanas are later donated to an organisation that makes baby quilts and other items for children in need.

Who it is for
learners at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Purchase and wear a bandana during Bandana Day; proceeds go to the Sunflower Fund
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Annually we support the Sunflower Fund by participating in Bandana Day.

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Reference

https://wbjs.org.za/4-pillars/service/

Key Takeaways

  • Wynberg Families
  • Early Act Club
  • Grade 1 to Grade 7
  • Wynberg Boys' Junior School
  • Wynberg Rotary
  • The Benjamin Project
  • Sunflower Fund
  • Cotlands Children’s Home
  • Douglas Murray Old Age home
  • Zeekoevlei Primary School
  • Salvation Army
  • Mandela Day
  • Bandana Day
  • Youth Day
  • Winter Warmer
  • Bob-a-Job
  • Book Week
  • Care packs
  • Goodie bags
  • Knitting
  • Wynberg Boys' Junior School
  • Wynberg Families
  • Early Act Club
  • Wynberg Rotary
  • The Benjamin Project
  • Sunflower Fund
  • Cotlands Children’s Home
  • Douglas Murray Old Age home
  • Zeekoevlei Primary School
  • Salvation Army