Nkazimulo Mngomezulu during the Spring Market Day event.
” Children with Autism are colourful. They often very beautiful, and like rainbow, they stand out”.
By Thabo Motlabi
Curamus School for Autism based in West Rand, Krugersdorp South, proudly hosted its annual Spring Market Day on Friday 29 and 30 Saturday August 2025. The vibrant 2-day event took place on the school grounds and brought together learners, stuff, parents, local community members, and key partners including @VDS Academy and Adaptive Gyms.
Spring is a time of renewal, and the school welcomed the new season with joy and enthusiasm. The event at Curamus School was a celebration of talents, Community spirit, and inclusion- offering learners with autism the opportunity to express themselves, and showcase their creativity, and engage meaningful with others.
Spring Market Day is a vital fund-raising initiative for the school held annually to support operational needs not fully covered by government funding proceeds from the event help pay for additional staff, utility bills, and other essential school expenses.
This year’s Market Day featured food, stalls, handmade crafts, learners run competitions, and live performances, all designed to empower learners while fostering Community involvement, parents and residents of the surrounding. The community turned out in strong support, shopping at the stalls and enjoying the festive atmosphere.
As a Principal of Curamus School for Autism Mrs. Michelle Van Zyl said, ” The staff at Curamus School for Autism are incredibly thankful for everyone who supported this initiative, each year, we see more love and growth around this idea. It’s inspiring to hear people asking, when s the next market day? That shows us that our work is appreciated. We encourage everyone to follow our social media and visit our website for updates. Thank you to all who joined us- your support means everything “.
This campaign also featured a collaboration with @VDS Academy and Adaptive Gyms for Disability, whose mission aligned with Curamus’s vision of Empowering learners with autism.
As a qualified trainer @VDS Academy and Adaptive Gyms, Mrs. Michelle Fraser said,” This was a new incredible positive experience. The day was spectacular- brilliantly organised and full of joy. The potjiekos was especially delicious.
Seen around and about at the Spring Market event
Early intervention addressing neuro-muscular conditions is key to weakness to improve mobility and daily function as well as improved postural control and stability. Our vision and aim are to transform, improve and Empower the lives of those who live with disabilities. We @VDS Academy and Adaptive Gyms believe that exercise is a medicine which creates a better quality of lifestyle. It’s never too late to start”.
Campaigns like this reflect the heart of Curamus School- a place where every learner is given a chance to thrive, regardless of the challenges they face. Most of the learners attend for free of charge, yet the school continue to find creative ways to sustain and grow its programs.
The day was a resounding success- filled with fun, laughter, and love. Teachers, learners, parents, and broader community of Curamus School spent quality time together in celebration of ability, potential, and progress.
