We start with a video we couldn't post yesterday....While Christine and Prue did sports, Maria sang with Moses!
Last night, before heading to the sister's home for dinner, we walked around the back dirt roads of Choma -~Check out the great blue sky. The people (especially the children) are very welcoming and interested in us - we are often called "the white people" by the children. Other than the two sisters we haven't really seen any other white people - a humbling yet wonderful experience!
Children of Choma walking home from school and playing!
A beautiful Zambian sunset!
This morning we all taught - mostly early nurmeracy and literacy skills. We are quickly realizing the many needs of this school. Besides big projects like buildings to house more children and a car to transport the students - they have one open truck that they transport about 20 students at a time to church, events, etc....in a very unsafe manner....they need a van -- here is a short list of classroom supplies desperately needed; Books, crayons, pencil sharpeners, paper,counters, and toys...the classrooms are bare! The teachers do the best with what they have - this is a place we believe we can help!
Prue bought a few books from a market....the students ate them up...the were practically fighting over them!
We played games and sang.....
Ivy...so proud of her drawing!
The teachers we are working with....so kind!
We ended the morning with a special dance and singing performance...amazing - hope to get some video up! Off to after school activities ....Will post soon!
Children of Choma walking home from school and playing!
This morning we all taught - mostly early nurmeracy and literacy skills. We are quickly realizing the many needs of this school. Besides big projects like buildings to house more children and a car to transport the students - they have one open truck that they transport about 20 students at a time to church, events, etc....in a very unsafe manner....they need a van -- here is a short list of classroom supplies desperately needed; Books, crayons, pencil sharpeners, paper,counters, and toys...the classrooms are bare! The teachers do the best with what they have - this is a place we believe we can help!
What a great opportunity. We imagine this experience puts things in a much different perspective for all of you. Enjoy your time and know that you are clearly making a difference. And keep your posts coming! ~~~the Fridakis family
ReplyDeleteYou are wonderful!!!Well done!!!A special kiss to Miss Conlon
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Hi Valerio
DeleteA special shout out just for you. So happy to hear that you are following what we are doing in Zambia. Have a great Summer Vacation!
Love Miss Conlon.
Rosa says she liked your music and can she send some toys :) We love these pictures and the video was a special treat!! Every time I check the blog it makes me want to make this journey a little more! Thinking of you, Sally xxx
ReplyDeleteMoses and Maria surely should make a video for YouTube - what extraordinary photos of the children and beautiful nature - we are so proud of all of you love kathy
ReplyDeletecongratulations! a wonderful experience! :-) like..
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ReplyDeletebring back all those great ideas for the next academic year, so that we will have many wonderful and concrete goals to reach! It will give the Implementation committee a whole new sense!
Teresa