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Did you know that troubled children who have either witnessed or experienced abuse are far more likely to mistreat animals? It is hard to understand why any child would mistreat an animal. This show provides a platform for discussion which can lead to remedies as the reasons cover other problems. It also shows children how to treat and love animals.
This entertaining, interactive and informative show teaches children about how important it is to respect animals as they fall in love with our endearing puppet, Wafi.
The child is thrown out of home and meets a stray dog, Wafi, who is in the same predicament. The two form a special friendship and discover new ways to take care of each other. A villainous man, Mr Jacobs, takes them in and puts them to work stealing for him to cover their food and board. They attend an Animal Welfare meeting at the local community centre to steal as much as they can, but end up getting so involved in all that is being taught that they forget to steal. Mr Jacobs is so angry that he accompanies them to the next meeting.
The show looks at the development of these relationships and compares the various attitudes towards domestic animal welfare.
With songs, actions, interesting characters and an adorable life like dog puppet, this show has proven to be a hit with all who see it and the children fall in love with Wafi.
Details
- Duration:
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45 minutes
- Recommended Age:
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No min or max grade set
- Recommended Grade:
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Grade 4 – Grade 12
- Language(s):
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English (first language)
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Afrikaans (second language)
- Curriculum Connection:
- Creative Arts, Home/Additional Language, Life Orientation/Life Skills, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Visual Arts
- Themes Covered:
- Abuse, Choices, Creativity, Family dynamics, Fate/Free Will, Group dynamics (peer pressure), Heroes, Imagination, Intra/interpersonal conflicts, Life skills, Morality, Relationships, Survival, Tolerance
Audience Comments
Well planned show. Good tor remind children to treat their animals with dignity. Please try to reach as many kids as possible. GA Olivier – Sunridge Primary
A big yes to this show which integrates natural science, arts and culture! Ms NP Poti – Thembalitsha Primary
Fantastic! What a compelling message! Di Butlin – Chairperson, PAWS, Plett Animal Welfare Society
Festival/Event Performances
Seen by
Avontuur Primary, Britsevlakte Primary, Chris Nissen Primary, De Hoop Primary, Dieprivier Primary, Dirk Boshoff Primary, Formosa Primary, Greenwood Primary, Knysna Primary, Kommandantsdrif Primary, Laerskool Oudshoorn Noordt, Oakhill School, Ongelegen Primary, Phakamisani Primary, Plett Primary, Rietfontein Primary, Rooirivier Primary, Sunridge Primary, The Crags Primary, Thembalitsha Primary, Vleeiplaas Primary, Voorbedag Primary, Wittedrift High and Primary, W.J.Le Roux Primary
YouTube Videos
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