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Waterfall News

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WATERFALL

One of the great pleasures of living within Waterfall is the
beautiful surroundings, which look exactly how nature
intended. This natural look was carefully cultivated, of
course, and when construction began, the aim was to not
only preserve the grasslands and green belts that existed
here, but to also protect the resident Highveld wildlife.

Emile Bolton of Southern Turf Management and Thys
Redelinghuys of the Waterfall Common Services
Company are largely responsible for the water-
friendly landscaping and natural Highveld look that
has been created at Waterfall, and there’s an article in
this month’s magazine about their work. Every plant
has been carefully chosen to recreate the indigenous
environment, and the result is a landscape that’s guidance and advice on various relevant topics. Past
sustainable, water-wise and beautiful all year round. topics covered have included anti-bullying and goal
Do have a read, to gain a greater appreciation of setting, which were well received. The great news is that
the art behind establishing an environment that’s these free sessions are open to all parents in Waterfall
good for the wildlife as well as the residents. and beyond, and not only those who have children at
the school. Babysitting services are available, and at the
This month, Mall of Africa will be hosting an end of the talks, snacks are served while the parents
event to celebrate Sylvester Chauke’s recently chat to each other and the speakers. Do have a read to
published book, Stand Against Bland. You can find out more, including details about the next session.
catch the details about the author and book in a
featured article and be sure to join the event on Meanwhile, youngsters from Waterfall’s Dance Team had
26 March 2020 - it promises to be an incredible night the magical opportunity to perform at Disneyland in Los
of discussion with a book signing opportunity. Angeles over December. They were there with Power in
Dance, an organisation that gives talented youngsters
Waterfall City continues to grow, welcoming a variety from all walks of life some incredible global opportunities
of tenants to the Waterfall family. On the commercial in dance. Dancers who pass the organisation’s auditions
side of the development, Attacq has welcomed 2 new can join tours to New York to dance on Broadway
businesses into Waterfall City - Glo Tool, which has - so if you have young stars-in-the-making in your
moved into the Distribution Campus, and Pirelli, that family, this article could be a life-changing read.
has taken up residence in Att House in Maxwell Office
Park. You can catch more details about each tenant Finally, at the other end of the age spectrum, our
in two separate articles featured in the magazine. monthly article from Netcare covers degenerative
disorders of the spine. Many adults over 50 will
Over at Curro Waterfall, monthly Masterclasses are begin to suffer from such degeneration and so
being held – specially intended for parents. Led by knowing more about the potential disorders can
Dr Wilfred Bock, the school’s Executive Head, the help with early detection and effective treatment.
Masterclasses aim to create a sense of community, as well
as to support parents in the challenging task of raising Until next time - sit back, relax and enjoy the read.
children in this modern digital world, through providing Waterfall Management

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