Kuils River Primary in the Koue Bokkeveld!

Kuils River Primary in the Koue Bokkeveld!

One key lesson we focus on at CoolPlay is learning to build relationships with others from different backgrounds. This year we have focused on teaching this important life skill through bringing our kids from different communities together to learn from each and have...
Impact Riaan

Impact Riaan

Before joining CoolPlay, Riaan was a trouble maker. He was involved in a number of fights at school and was not performing academically. Since joining the CoolPlay team at Marine Primary School, he has grown into a strong leader and is achieving his goals. Champion...
Making New Friends in the Eastern Cape!

Making New Friends in the Eastern Cape!

Last weekend our CoolPlay Champions in the Eastern Cape put together a fun sports day for the rugby and netball teams. The learners played different games that centered around one of CoolPlay’s key focus areas – communication, teamwork, empathy for others and...
Leadership Lessons in the Koue Bokkeveld

Leadership Lessons in the Koue Bokkeveld

We had so much fun taking Cool to Be Me to the Koue Bokkeveld! The learners were eager to learn and took away some meaningful lessons. But don’t take it from us, let’s hear what some of the learners had to say about the day: “I will listen more to children who are...
Teammates Supporting Each Other in Khayelitsha!

Teammates Supporting Each Other in Khayelitsha!

One of the CoolPlay lessons that the rugby players in Khayelitsha have taken hold of is empathy for others. This was apparent in our latest rugby tournament held with our youngest rugby players all the way up to our high school players. We had teams cheering on other...
Celebrating Mandela Day!

Celebrating Mandela Day!

A big thank you to O’Brien Recruitment for choosing CoolPlay for their 67 minutes of service to honour Nelson Mandela! Mandela Day started early for O’Brien Recruitment staff to put together 400 sandwiches for our Khayelitsha participants. The boys and girls were...