Hello my name is Reza Teunissen. I am 13 years old. I am part of the kestrels patrol and Laura is my patrol leader. I attended Laura’s springbok community service at The trinity children’s centre where Laura’s uncle Andrew assisted in Mitchell’s plain.
For most of the duration. I helped with digging trenches, painting walls, making hand tennis courts, and even creating hopscotch game in the parking area. After digging the trenches we took the grass out so we can create a maze from concrete and spekboom.
We had to wash the walls with Laura’s uncle Andrew’s power washer so we could remove the dirt off the wall to paint chalkboard paint so the children could also use the wall to draw.
I felt very privileged to give back to the community of Mitchell’s plain, although when we got there was a bit worried because on the news they always say it’s not safe in Mitchell’s plain.
While I was there I could see how people lived their lives in Mitchell’s plain and how grateful I was for what I have, the lesson I learnt is to always be grateful for what you have and when you have more than others you should give back.
– Reza Teunissen
