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| Halfway there! Smiley faces & happy T-shirts. |
Teaching: “Me, Jen and Kayleigh had to go a bit earlier than the others in order to meet the teachers. The first lesson I was going to teach was physics and, in specific electricity and circuits. I didn’t realise how hard teaching, especially of physics, is. (Hat’s off to Julian you legendary physics teacher!).
Sometimes the young children would look at me blankly mainly because I spoke too quickly for them as English was probably their 2nd or 3rd language. It felt amazing though when they actually got the questions I set them right and was probably one of the most satisfying feelings that I have ever had.
It made me realise how lucky I am. Most of the children here are roughly 4-5 years behind us in their educational knowledge and when it came to IT even the teachers were asking for our assistance mainly because at home we use technology on a 24/7 basis.” - Jordan
“I was rather nervous when we went to the school, however after we saw them sing in the morning and disperse into their classrooms I was very emotional but also my nerves had faded.
When I first walked into the (technology) classroom there were so many eyes just looking right at me, however when I was introduced I soon started to teach and got into the flow.
When the kids started to understand me it felt like such an achievement! Seeing them smile and laugh during the lesson was also a tremendous feeling and satisfying. I can honestly say today has been touching to the heart. - Will
Home Visit: “After school we went back to the homestead home of a girl age 13. We got speaking to her uncle and it was privilege to be in their company and to hear more about the lifestyle of the people that live in Kosi Bay and the daily challenges they come across which we take for granted such as food and fresh water.
It puts your whole life in perspective when you see someone who is as happy or even happier than you with the simplest way of living.” - Jordan
England vs South Africa at Football & Netball
After packing away all the equipment, putting on their war paint it was England vs South Africa at football and netball.
“After stretching out (we were) ready to play the amazing South African school team! With blood, sweat and tears an hour passed, a goal here and a goal there, bare foot running, sprinting, panting! In the end England reigned victorious with a 3-1 win! The girls also won at netball 7-4!” – Will P
Sometimes the young children would look at me blankly mainly because I spoke too quickly for them as English was probably their 2nd or 3rd language. It felt amazing though when they actually got the questions I set them right and was probably one of the most satisfying feelings that I have ever had.
It made me realise how lucky I am. Most of the children here are roughly 4-5 years behind us in their educational knowledge and when it came to IT even the teachers were asking for our assistance mainly because at home we use technology on a 24/7 basis.” - Jordan
“I was rather nervous when we went to the school, however after we saw them sing in the morning and disperse into their classrooms I was very emotional but also my nerves had faded.
When I first walked into the (technology) classroom there were so many eyes just looking right at me, however when I was introduced I soon started to teach and got into the flow.
When the kids started to understand me it felt like such an achievement! Seeing them smile and laugh during the lesson was also a tremendous feeling and satisfying. I can honestly say today has been touching to the heart. - Will
Home Visit: “After school we went back to the homestead home of a girl age 13. We got speaking to her uncle and it was privilege to be in their company and to hear more about the lifestyle of the people that live in Kosi Bay and the daily challenges they come across which we take for granted such as food and fresh water.
It puts your whole life in perspective when you see someone who is as happy or even happier than you with the simplest way of living.” - Jordan
England vs South Africa at Football & Netball
After packing away all the equipment, putting on their war paint it was England vs South Africa at football and netball.
“After stretching out (we were) ready to play the amazing South African school team! With blood, sweat and tears an hour passed, a goal here and a goal there, bare foot running, sprinting, panting! In the end England reigned victorious with a 3-1 win! The girls also won at netball 7-4!” – Will P
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