Pietermaritzburg Children’s Home

Children’s Wish List

Education

Educational tools do more than teach facts; they turn a child’s everyday curiosity into a lifelong passion for discovery.

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Crockery

Having their own plates and cutlery turns mealtime into a fun chance for children to build independence and healthy daily habits.

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Home & Utility

Cozy bedding and household essentials create a secure, organized environment, giving children the rest and routine they need to thrive.

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Personal Care & Clothing

Comfortable clothing and personal care items help kids build a positive self-image, healthy hygiene habits, and daily confidence.

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Sports

Sports gear builds physical strength, teamwork, and resilience, setting kids up for success on the field and in the water.

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Outdoors

Outdoor play gear encourages the active movement kids need to develop fine motor skills and enjoy healthy, unstructured fun.

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Gardening

Kid-sized garden tools cultivate patience and responsibility, offering a hands-on way for children to watch their hard work grow.

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Crafts

Arts and crafts let kids express their emotions, refine motor skills, and spark creative problem-solving.

Wish List

  • Scientific calculators – FX 82 ZA plus
  • Copy paper
  • School shoes
  • School bags
  • Educational toys
  • 20 sets of puzzles
  • Extra tuition costs
  • 20 seniors scissors

(Replenishing at least twice per year)

  • Cups and plates
  • Tumblers
  • Mugs
  • Bowls
  • Lunch boxes
  • Juice bottles
  • Cutlery
  • 8 tea jugs
  • 2 bain-maries
  • 80 bed sheets
  • 80 pillow cases
  • 80 pillows
  • 4 wheelie bins
  • Irons
  • Toasters
  • Underwear
  • Slop sandals
  • Socks
  • Junior boys tekkies
  • Pajamas
  • Haircutter machines
  • 18 Soccer training kits
  • 18 soccer kits
  • 2 portable soccer goal posts
  • Soccer balls
  • Swimming lessons
  • 20 Hoola hoops
  • 20 bean bags
  • 40 skipping ropes
  • 20 cones
  • 40 sacks
  • 2 lime bags
  • 20 beach buckets
  • Tug-of-war rope
  • 10 sets beach toys
  • 4 large beach umbrellas
  • 4 fold up tables, 10 beach chairs
  • 2 gazebos
  •  2 Hoes
  • 2 piks
  • 2 spades
  • 1 wheelbarrow
  • 1 hose pipe
  • Lots of seeds or seedlings
  • New fencing
  • 20 bags compost
  • Equipment to set up our new nursery
  • 1 large shade cloth for the garden
  • 20 Art sets
  • 20 X5L paint different colors
  • 50 paint brushes
  • 100 wool rolls and needle
  • 20 art paper rolls
  • 20 crochet needles
  • 50 wool rolls
  • 5 bags of beads, wires, clips etc. for bead-work project.