Saturday, 28 February 2015

Wednesday 11th February 2015

Wednesday 11th February 2015
Got up at 7; breakfast at 7:30. After breakfast, we went to St John's Nursery, which is where Morro's son goes. We did the same as yesterday, where we visited each class, chatted briefly to the kids and they sang/recited something for us. The cutest class was the 2-year-olds, who were adorable; and Morro's son was super-cute too!
Went to the school. MW, SL and I went to an English class where they were going over a test. It was interesting, especially when one of the boys had his test pulled apart in front of the whole class (not literally!). Don't think I have the moral fiber to go to school here!
After, the English teacher got us to introduce ourselves. The class had a free period, so the teacher stayed and we had a sort of Q&A, where we explained things about the UK to the class, and they told us about the Gambia. It was very interesting! I asked the students to put their hands up if they hoped to be doctors in the future; almost everyone did. Hard to think that very few are likely to make it there.
After break, we went to the classes to do our projects. We went in our teams from the ball race the other day; I was with AM, SL, BP, WS, JG and AA. The students were great- they decorated puzzle pieces for us to stick up in the Cabot classes, and we stuck the English ones up in their classroom. Then we played some games.
Went back to the guest house and had a beautiful cold shower, then MG and BP decided to grill me on my life- fun times. After that, MW and I helped GS with the paper mosaic letters to go up by the puzzle pieces (in the FUB classrooms). Between the three of us, we had three different ways of doing mosaic letters! Then MW, SL and I played Truths with Elevens.
Went back to the school for some gardening. I did weeding, which was okay, then hoeing, which, for some reason, I really enjoyed. It was fun to get stuck in! However, my camera lens got broken, which was frustrating :(
Had some time left to chat, sing and- of course!- dance, then home for dinner. We went through some itinerary and our highlights, then had free time. AH, MW and I led under the stars, chatting and playing Truth with Elevens again. It was really lovely.
Bedtime!