Pro Gratia Learning Centre

Friday Fun at Pro Gratia 🎉

At Pro Gratia, we believe that a little fun goes a long way! From lending a hand in the garden 🌱 to getting competitive with a game of tug of war, there’s never a dull moment.

Through fun, work, and play, we’re building skills, teamwork, and confidence in so many different ways. 💪

Learning doesn’t only happen in the classroom—it happens in every laugh, every challenge, and every shared moment.

We are incredibly honored to have been nominated for *Best of Mbombela* in the Special Needs category! 🌟

We kindly ask for your support by casting your vote:

* Click on the voting link
* Go to **Education, Lessons and Coaching**
* Scroll down to **Best Special Needs School**
* Select **Pro Gratia**

You can vote once, and every single vote truly makes a difference.

Please also share this with your family and friends—your support and every bit of public love will help take our school even further!

Thank you for being part of our journey 💙
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At Pro Gratia, we believe in celebrating every learner and the unique challenges they face with courage and resilience. Today, we observed Epilepsy Day.

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the brain and causes recurring seizures. These seizures happen due to sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain and can present in different ways — from brief staring spells to more noticeable physical convulsions. While some individuals can manage their condition with medication, epilepsy can still be unpredictable and, in some cases, life-threatening.

Despite these challenges, many people with epilepsy lead full and meaningful lives with the right support and care.

We honour and salute our learners who face this condition every day with strength and determination. You inspire us all. 💜

It’s that time of year again—Best of Mbombela voting is officially open! 🎉

We’re incredibly honored to have been nominated and feel so grateful for the support from our community. 💙

Please take a moment to cast your vote:
👉 Click the link
👉 Select *Self Education*
👉 Scroll down to *Special Needs Schools*
👉 Vote for **Pro Gratia**

Every single vote helps shine a brighter light on our learners and their journey. Thank you for being part of our story! 🌟

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In Memory of Monique

As a school, we treasure and miss Teacher Monique, the memories she left behind after her unfortunate passing on 18 September 2024. She was a member of the Pro Gratia Team for over 8 years.

The footprints Monique's legacy left behind will always be seen in our school and in our hearts... Monique's bright personality and her unwavering support with all the tasks at hand will never be forgotten.

So for us, it was a great privilege when Monique's two sisters, Shanique and Chanel, came up with the idea to plant a hedge along a pathway she frequently walked, in her memory.

We, as a school, also want to thank NTT White River for the beautiful plants and a memorial plaque they donated. This beautiful act from her sisters brought us together as a team again.

Monique will be forever loved and will never be forgotten.

Thank you, Shanique, Chanel, the De Jager Family, and NTT Toyota White River, for this very special morning in the lives of Pro Gratia.

Love, The Pro Gratia Team 💛.

We are honored and delighted to celebrate Down Syndrome and Hearing Awareness Day at Pro Gratia.

Today is a meaningful reminder of the beauty of diversity, the strength found in inclusion, and the importance of creating a world where every voice is heard and every individual is valued. We celebrate the unique abilities, talents, and contributions of those with Down syndrome and hearing challenges, and we stand together in promoting understanding, acceptance, and support.

Let this day inspire kindness, raise awareness, and strengthen our commitment to building a more inclusive community for all.

Together, we celebrate differences. Together, we belong.

Chef Cindy & Autism Mom is doing the *Pancake Autism Awareness Drive again - 7500 pancakes in 60 days*

*R65.00 for 10 pancakes*
(Cinnamon Sugar or Plain)

*We invite you to treat yourself, your family or your company staff with a sweet pancake* and make a difference when and where it matters and support a good cause in our local community 🥞 🚗*Collection in Riverside*
🛵*Riverside delivery R15.00*
🛵*Nelspruit delivery R25.00*
🛵*White River delivery (After 4.30/5 only available) R25.00*
💰 *Cash and card payments accepted*

🧩*April is World Autism Awareness Month, and we are creating more awareness for Indigo Smiles Autism Foundation NPC*🧩

*To join our group please follow or share this link below to your family and friends:*
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GTxgNfS66AyDrUlGJvNlUF?mode=gi_t

*Place your orders on 083 765 1080*

From the bottom of my heart,

When Pro Gratia began in 2015, we never dreamed it would blossom into the incredible place it is today. Through all the highs and lows, and even the winds of change, I stand incredibly proud to say that Pro Gratia has become a beautiful sanctuary where all in need can truly find their own voice.

First and foremost, I thank God for the daily strength, hope, and love we find within His Grace. My deepest gratitude goes out to the key persons in our community – our unwavering supporters and sponsors who have backed us through the years. A very special thank you to our directors, Jan Strydom and Andri Bester, for their invaluable leadership.

To all the parents and learners who have been part of our journey, both past and present, you have filled our hearts. We are immensely proud of every single learner who has been, and continues to be, a part of our family. And to every staff member, both past and present, your unwavering support, insights, care, and love are the bedrock of Pro Gratia. Without you, we simply wouldn't be here.

May the next 11 years and beyond be truly blessed, and may we be privileged to continue to offer our support and help to all who need us.

Blessings
Welma Bezuidenhout
CEO