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The Citizen
02-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
School turns plastic waste into wheelchairs
Since the beginning of the year, Trinityhouse Little Falls (THLF) has been collecting plastic bottle tops as part of a recycling drive, and it has turned into something bigger than they expected, as they have recently handed over 226kg to the Tops and Tags for Wheelchairs organisation. The programme works by exchanging recycled plastic bottle tops for wheelchairs, which are then donated to people who need mobility support. According to Gill Gray, a foundation phase teacher at THLF who co-ordinated the project, the school's involvement is part of a broader environmental education programme run in partnership with the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA). 'There were no set goals when we started,' Gill says. 'Our aim was just to fill one wheelie bin. We didn't expect to collect over 200kg in our first drop-off.' The success of the collection drive came down to participation from across the school. Bins were placed at the entrance to make drop-offs easy, and reminders were given during assemblies. Learners helped weigh, pack, and load the bottle tops for delivery, and families played a big role in bringing in large quantities of plastic. 'This was a team effort. Learners, staff and families got involved,' Gill further explains. As a WESSA Eco-School, THLF introduces a new environmental project each year, and the bottle top project is one of several recycling activities at the school. THLF also collects white paper and recently launched its Eco-Brick project, where learners and families pack soft plastics into bottles to be used as building materials. A competition is currently underway to see which class can make the most Eco-Bricks. Gill expresses that the most rewarding part of the initiative was knowing that their efforts would help provide wheelchairs to people in need. 'This project showed learners that recycling isn't just about the environment – it can change lives too. Every bottle top counts.' The collection of bottle tops will continue throughout the year, and the school plans to keep growing its recycling projects. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
School hosts successful interschool sport festival
Trinityhouse Little Falls (THLF) recently hosted its first-ever Inter-Trinity Sports Festival, an energetic celebration of sport, school spirit, and community. The two-day event took place earlier in June, brought together primary school learners from four Trinityhouse campuses for two fun-filled days of matches, music, and unity. Also read: Trinityhouse play brings down the house The festival featured soccer, netball, and rugby for boys and girls in the U7 to U13 age groups. With over 1 500 learners participating and an estimated 1 000 spectators attending, the event made a strong debut as a new tradition in the Trinityhouse calendar. While the event focused on school spirit and the love of sport, and no official scores were recorded, THLF teacher and sports co-ordinator Peter Jacobs reveals that their teams performed exceptionally well across all sporting codes. Parents and staff cheered from the sidelines, while children enjoyed the opportunity to play against their peers from other campuses in a supportive and spirited environment. 'Our goal was to bring the schools together and strengthen our sense of family across the campuses.' One of the standout moments of the festival, according to Peter, was the impressive turnout and the show of support from the school's leadership. Also read: Rival schools clash at sports festival The managing director, chief operating officer, and head of marketing for the house schools were all in attendance, further highlighting the significance of the occasion. Community support was also felt through generous sponsorships. Eleven different sponsors came on board, providing each participating student with a goody sling bag filled with items. Teachers received branded festival shirts and caps and were treated to catering throughout the weekend. 'There were no major challenges during the event, everything ran smoothly thanks to careful planning and the incredible support from staff and parents,' Peter shares. The event received positive feedback from everyone, with many expressing appreciation for the event's organisation and its emphasis on unity and enjoyment. Following the success of this year's festival, Trinityhouse plans to grow the event next year. 'We're looking at including more teams and even looking at the feasibility of involving our high schools as well,' Peter added. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
