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A group of young boxers joined us at The Little Optimist Academy for a fun filled visit to the aquarium and for sailing. They learnt about Ocean Health from Adrienne and Amir taught them how to tack and gybe. The prize giving is always a highlight with certificates, medals and a small soft toy to commemorate the day!

What has become a tradition, HIIT Fitness did an Easter Drive again this year –

RIP Terrance. We met young Terrance Maclaughlin in 2017 when he was just 10 years

On the 6th of April, The Little Optimist staff visited Maitland Cottage Orthopaedic Childrens Hospital

A netball team from Oasis brought their A-game to The Little Optimist Academy. It turns

A group of teenagers from Heideveld finally had the chance to visit the academy with

The word IMPACT is used a lot. BUT what is IMPACT? and how can you impact

In 2021 we raised funds and helped Onwaba to have her legs straightened. Now that

Kids LEARN TO SAILThese Easter HolidaysIt’s safe, it’s fun and it’s for charityKids 5 to

Blikkiesdorp Football Club visited us at the Waterfront for the Ocean Race on the 18th of

Birthday parties at The Little Optimist are for both the young and old! Here is

In late 2021 little Onwaba, from Umtata, underwent a dual leg straightening operation. This brave

Greg Bertish is a man with a big heart. His story is inspiring and shows

The 9-12 Phase from Generation Schools Imhoff had a blast at our academy. “The best outing

The grade 6 and 7’s from Llandudno Primary learnt all about sailing and ocean health.

We had a Birthday “Splash” this Saturday. Book a birthday party with us for a

It is always fun and games when Zaironesa Karriem and her team from Bonteheuwel come

For World Read Aloud Day, we visited some Foundation Phase classes at Generation Schools Imhoff

Click here to listen to Podcast Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder

Heideveld Baptist Church Outing – 12 January 2023 We started 2023 with a bang, welcoming

This week The Little Optimist Team visited children in hospitals around the western Cape. Our

1000s of Teddy Bears and plush toys are being collected and donated to the Little

15 youth from Blikkiesdorp Football Club joined us on 13 December for a morning of