Special Education
Many children have a learning or developmental delaybecause of neglect, malnutrition, trauma or abuse. Many of them are never stimulated in their development. There are no special education services made available by the government, causing many children to roam the streets, which can lead to dangerous situations.
For some, this is even their first time going to school and learning something. The classroom atmosphere is often the opposite of the students’ home situation. We start at the very beginning with these children, regardless of their age, for example, with learning letters and numbers. Broad development is worked on, for example through sports, (Bible) stories, games, art, music, playing outside and practical tasks, such as helping in the school garden.
Take a look at Rainbow Centre
The nearly 100 children at Rainbow Centre are each stimulated at their own level in a loving environment. The children love coming to school because at least there the daily schedule is predictable, the adults are kind and patient, they get two nutritious and tasty meals a day, and they often hear that they are loved and valued.
Chess
Where learning is sometimes very difficult, students sometimes appear to excel completely in other areas.
Own level
We always look at what is feasible for each student individually, such as learning to do puzzles.
Lots of exercise
Learning is regularly interspersed with sports, outdoor play, music and dance.
Friendships
We pay close attention to group formation and developing social skills.
Rainbow Village
In the middle of the slums of Humansdorp stands Rainbow Village, a special center for children and youth with various disabilities or disadvantages. Rainbow Village consists of:
- Rainbow Centre – special education school
- Rainbow Angels – day care for multiply disabled children
- Skills Centre – social workshop for young people with disabilities or distance from the labor market
- Foster homes – a safe home for children from unsafe home situations.
