Ebenezer Child Development Programme day care presented a fabulous Career Day event on the eve of National Women’s Day in Braamfischerville on Friday 8 August 2025. During the late winter chill, the warm spectacular ambience filled the auditorium as was the confident little star learners, individually clad in the various occupations’ outfits geared towards their certain futures!
Principal Boemo Bogatsu mentioned that “the 2025 instalment of Career Day is special as we thought of hosting a number of parents who came through and observe that when we plan our programs, we want to reach out to each child in totality effectively for their primary development. We are aware that a child may not continue with their initial career choice throughout the higher grades, but with this foundation we instill the awareness in them. When they visit a medical practitioner, they won’t be afraid as they would have learnt at the day care that the doctor makes them well, and the police will not arrest me because I didn’t break the law.”
Ma’am Bogatsu also emphasized that, “parents should realize that their kids have dreams, and further to that, they have the responsibility to support their children’s dreams which ultimately do come true. As a Christian based ECD, our dreams need to be told to God so that they are protected.” She appreciated the parents’ role taking their time to participate and show up for their kids as this meant they honor their little ones. “In the same manner, let’s walk together in child development and support. In these uncertain times in society, let’s fight for our young children and foster for their sound upbringing.”
With the hymns, prayers and song, each well-rehearsed and choreographed, entertaining, educative item the little stars meticulously delivered on the day! Individually greeting the audience and introducing themselves with the ‘myself’ recitation flawlessly denoting their ambition followed by warm cheers of praise from attendees. Followed by the karaoke session mimicking career choices; “What do you do, what do you do? Dentist! Teacher! Fireman! Pilot… the list goes! And the other stance, “Everyone lifts each other up, we help each other.” And my personal favorite jam while they gracefully strut their stuff, “What do you want to be? Can you tell me!” reprises.
Parent’s comment beginning with Lebo Mafantisi. “We are grateful that we drop off our children every morning and just realized that they have a bright future! Their foundation is solid. They are blessed with caring teachers who love them and are believers.”
Parent Roy Mlaudzi related that. “My child joined Ebenezer CDP at age 2, and presently I’m flooded with home work exercises. My young child always says dad, let’s read the book please and this happens in the evenings and mornings. I appreciate how my beloved child gets trained here whom also prays for me as God is placed first at the ECD.
Andrew Kesimolotse was also impressed by the premises and related that the facilities look as proper and typical of a suburban day care! “At first I was skeptical as it is my first time to visit, but the place is well organized and it is so good to see so many dads including myself in attendance!
Selinah Moloi has been working as a ECD practitioner at Ebenezer for the past 2 years. As the main organizer of the stunning event, she mentions that she learned to mentor the little people and the required approach that one must conduct. “I am well pleased with the children’s speech development and also observed what the proper age is to train them to become fluent with the languages. In this career day, the significance is how they perceive the world around them. When their parents go to work they cry without the understanding the need for them to go there. It guides them with the comprehension that they give service and one day they also would experience the same. In that regard, they recognize the various occupations’ pictures and which they identify with and aspire to represent!”
To wrap up the event, Pastor Mmamopana Ditsi, relayed a brief scripture message as parents gathered to jointly say a prayer and bestow blessings over the children. “We are covering our posterity with prayers for their safety and well-being for the dear Lord to help them grow and achieve their ambitions.”
Jerry Sokhupe
Soweto Sunrise News
