Monday 20 October 2014

Monday 20th October 2014 – by Katie S and Amber N

The day we have all been waiting for has finally arrived. We get to meet the children that we are desperate to work with.Like usual, this morning we had a delicious breakfast of egg, toast and porridge before we hit the road to the catch up education school.

Even though the weather was damp the atmosphere in the bus was electric, plans of the day were being swapped as we were greeted by smiling and waving children. We were amazed at how desperate the students were to get into their seats and start their day of learning, although it had been raining the entire morning they were still beaming with excitement as they took their places. We were informed that some of these children had taken up to two hours to reach the school.

We started with teaching them much needed literacy, numeracy and then we carried out some fun activities such as singing, dancing, and sports. We had 4 teams; gorillas, lions, leopards and elephants which all at different academic levels, and even though the children's English was not amazing they understood most things we said because of our gestures and facial expressions.

The whole day was fantastic and during the break they showed us some of their wonderful musical talents.

so, our first day has been exciting, incredible, unique and  bit overwhelming at times. We are totally looking forward to the rest of the week and can't wait to be back with the children tomorrow – in our teams, teaching and doing more fun activities.

Love from all the team to all of you, and a happy birthday to Jake from Katie S.


PS thanks for all the comments on the blog, please keep sending them through.














46 comments:

Unknown said...

Awww smiles all round looks like u all had a great day with the kids was u dancing Portia xxxx love to you all. How u coping without any doctor pepper Portia lol xx

Unknown said...

What a wonderful day you all have had !
The pictures look great and you all look like your having such a fab time!
You all have worked so hard for this and should be so proud of yourselves,
Cant wait to read tomorrows blog, love you lots lamara and your doing great xxx love from mumxxl

Courtney said...

Hi Amber,
Looks amazing! Welldone! You're such an inspirational rolemodel:) I miss you so so so much are so so so proud of you!:) well done and can't wait to hear from your next blog tom:) love you so so much, can't wait to see u, counting down the days!!
Courts xxxxxxxx

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Unknown said...

Hey lam! Hope you had fun meeting all the kids today, miss you lots already. Keep having fun! Harry x

Unknown said...

you look like your having an amazing time joey, missing you loads me and lexi are looking after your bedroom for you;) cant wait till your back love you xxxxx

Unknown said...

Lamara thought id give you an up date on TOWIE
Sam & joey have split up "again" Charlie had a spray tan that went terribly wrong , Bobby had a gay party which all kicked off lol when you come home we will have a sofa day and catch up on all
the soaps and eat lots of yummy foods!
Winston is now famous on utube for his party tricks although he has no likes yet, there is still l time! lol
I love and miss you princess, its so nice to see you in the pictures take care from mum x

Unknown said...

Hi Portia it's spud I won emerging player of the season at cricket and we came runners up in division 2 miss u see u in 7 sleeps xxx Shane

Miss u baby girl looks like your enjoying yourself though xxx see you soon big hugs

Unknown said...

Wow. Sounds like you all had an amazing day. Jake says thank you Katie but it's not his birthday until tomorrow. We took him out for his birthday dinner at kfc (sorry if that made you jealous) today instead of tomorrow. Looking forward to tomorrow's blog. Keep up the great work all of you. So until tomorrow, take care. Love you. Miss you loads. Xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Charlie, looks like your having an amazing time out there. I had my first day at my new job today and I absolutely loved it! Hard work though haha. I really do miss you, just counting down the days untill your back. I love you xxxxxxx

Unknown said...

By the way... Nothing in today's echo either (unless I'm just blind) xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Carl,

It looks like you're having an amazing time. The children look like they are really enjoying themselves :). I'm sure they're all so grateful that you're there and of all the hard work you are all doing- keep it up! Still missing you lots, my days aren't the same without your usual texts/phone calls and snapchats ha.
Love you lots,
Chelsea xxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Wow hi Amy looks like u have had a brilliant first day with the children we love the photos keep up the good work all of u so proud of each and every one of you xxx can't wait for more photos we love u to the moon and back babygirl hugs and kisses mum and martin Xxxxxxxxxx

karen said...

Chelsea. Looks like you all had fun today, I hope you are eating well as we know what a fussy eater you are. Keep up the good work Lots of love Mum, Dad ans Sophie xx

Unknown said...

Hi Cerys. Looks like you have all had an exciting day and it has been everything that you have been working to wards for the last year. The children look so excited to see you!
Just a normal Monday here. Work,.... Grey skies, jacket potato and Hawaii 5 0. Sorry I couldn't wait til you come home to catch up with Stve Mcgarrett. We've just been doing the dance!!
Dad says, children desperate to get into their seats. Just like a normal day at Oak........not!!!
Missing you loads but the house is tidier!!! Only joking.
Carry on enjoying, mun, dad, Rhiannon and Rocky xxxxxx
Ps forgot to say rocky gad his haircut so looks like a real irish tear away xxx

Unknown said...

Hey amber xx hope your having an amazing time!!! Missing you loads !! Science is definitely not the same without you :) xx

Unknown said...

forest! thought I would post my own message today
Missing you lots, work went really well on Saturday! Working again Friday and Sunday :-)
Had the day off today and slept in till 12, bliss!
Looks like you are having an amazing time, doing what you do best!
Can't wait to see you next week love you sis x
Rhi xxxxxx

Unknown said...

Hi lamara how are you hope its not to hot for you and your enjoying your self have you tried any traditional foods yet any big spiders cause I know you love them lol when nanny get in from work ill get her to write on the blog missing you loads love grandad xxx

Unknown said...

Joey looks like you had a good day by the smile on your face and a very rewarding one too doing activities and interacting with the children keep up the good work and keep smiling love you loads

Dad xxxx

Unknown said...

Hello Amy it's your little sister here I hope your having an amazing time I am so proud of you your such an inspirational person I love you and so proud of everything you are doing xxx not long til I see you again princess I love you kayleigh Xxxxxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Joey you are looking hench in them photos and your hairs looking good. You look like your having an amazing time. Not much happening here. Im recording all the programmes for you missing you xxx

keep calm and tap dance said...

Hi Sophie looks like you all had an amazing day today with the children :) Granny & Grandad send their love xx Hope tomorrow is as much fun & well done for all you are doing - so proud of you, Mum xxx

Unknown said...

Hi lamara how are you hope your having a wonderful time enjoy every moment of it. and hope its not to hot for you I cannot believe your thousands miles away from us miss you lots take care darling nan xxxxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Hi lamara
Hope your doing well and enjoying your time there ., were all mssing you already
big hugs
Nick

Charlotte baker said...

Hi charlie :) looks so good ! Hope you are having a great time and enjoying all of it :) lot's of love and can't wait to hear all about it ! Big hug love auntie charlie xxx

iona.tinney said...

Hey ya'll! I have just finished a mountain of pancakes, strawberries, brownies and chocolate sauce from sprinkles... Just thought I'd let you know :) ha
Sunday looked incredible! I bet it put into perspective how much of a difference your all going to make, looks like you doing an amazing job already! I'm just about to get ready for my 3hour lecture on philosophy tomorrow (miss wright... Why?!!! :O ) haha! Anyway I can't wait to hear more and see those beaut pictures of Laila!!Hahaha have loads of fun :)
Love you all,
Iona xxxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Katie! Miss you lots. Sounds like you are having an awesome time out there. I set the panic alarm off at work yesterday so the police aren't to happy with me. Good luck with your fractions. Love you lots! Ryan xxxxxxxx

Marie lane said...

Hi Alex Looks like your having fun with the children,enjoy every moment of it , the rats are okay and I haven't forgot to feed them ☺ can't wait to read more and see the photos see you next week x love you lots mum dave , jess and marly p's marlys missing you xx

Amanda Carey said...

hi megan moo

looking through the pictures it looks like you had amazing day as well as the children. keep the photo coming. Spoken to hollie must days, shes missing you. Dad very quiet tonight he had his wisdom tooth out today. Stay strong and look after yourself baby girl.We are all missing you and counting down the days until we see you. love you lots mum, dad, danielle, asia, ryan and nan xxxx

Courtney said...

Hi Amber, lovely reading about your day, I bet the smiles you've seen from the children today have made all your hard work so worth while. Loved the pics but couldn't see any with you in :( .....maybe tomorrow :)
hope your finding the food ok, maybe you'll have some new ideas for our dinner!!
Everything's fine here Nanan arrived safely in Peterborough, Kieran hasn't broken his foot but still needs crutches.
Take care baby girl, love you loads, see u in less than a week!! Yay!! Mum & Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Hi pidge, lovely pics. Sounds like all doing some great stuff. Not sure what the long term effect of teaching those lads 'the pose' will be though!!
You are my sunshine xxxxx

Unknown said...

hi amy love the pics of u all with the kids so very very proud of u and all of u what a wonderful thing u are all doing keep up the good work luv and miss u lots dad and rachel xxxx nan sends her love



Unknown said...

hi Amy, Love all the photos and the blog, its great way of being kept up to date of each day what a great job you are all doing out there, Looks like you had a better day today seeing all the children and having fun, keep up the good work. Lots of love Rach and Dad xxx

Unknown said...

Hi David and the rest of the gang. You are doing fantastic work and the pictures really bring it to life. I almost feel I'm there with you. Keep it up! You're making a difference.

Dad

Unknown said...

Hi Amy it's angie so proud of you just been reading and seeing pics of your amazing adventure the children are clearly going to benefit from ur presence and love keep up all ur good work god bless u all can't wait to see u and hear all about ur adventure big hugs to u all and the children lots of love angie corbin xxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Amy have spoken to rhys he's fine :-) nanny and mick send their love and grandad I can't wait for the next instalment of ur adventure love u lots and lots babygirl hugs and kisses mum and martin xxxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Aliesha.
The latest pictures are fab, we have only seen you once which means you and your team must be hard at it, we hope all the children were happy with all the resources you took with you and are putting them to good use, I know I would...( good fun colouring).
Still more photo,s please keep up the good work, see you soon.
Take care, Ahma and Gramps.xx

Unknown said...

Hi Portia
Lovely to see a picture of you looking so happy, looks like you are enjoying the experience!
Shane had his cricket presentation on Sunday and won an award for emerging player, he was over the moon to get this and wanted to let you know but couldn't wait until you are back.
Everyone misses you but am ever so proud of you, its a life changing experience and cant wait to hear all about it when you are back!
Chips you are one in a million! lots of love Auntie Rachel and Shane

Unknown said...

Hi lamara how's it going darling love the picture you worked very hard to get where you are today
Me and grandad are very proud of you and miss you lots take care xxxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Alex how's it going. Nice pose in the group pic. Stay safe. See you soon. Love dad and Sandra. Xxx

Unknown said...

Hi David
Hope you're all having another great day. Feels like you've been away ages. Kat sends her love, well she would do if she knew I was sending this. Take care
Dad

LexClark said...

Hey katie, its me Lex. Hope you are having a great time and working hard, as i know you will anyway. Cant wait to have you back- toast? Anyway, dont really know what to say without sounding soppy, but ill see you when you get back and you can tell me all about it. See you soon, little rubeh jane.
ps- be safe turd.

christine nowicki said...

Hi Abbi,
it looks like you are having an amazing time. I showed Gerard the photos and he says he is missing you. We are so proud of you lots of love. xxxxxxxx

Courtney said...

Hey Ambs,
I miss you so so much it's unreal:'( I really do hope you're having a lovely time! I love you with all my heart and me and Amy are counting down the days at school:) Can't wait to see you!<3
Love you loads,
Courts xxxxxx

Unknown said...

Hi lamara how are you hope your having a wonderful time enjoy every moment of it. and hope its not to hot for you I cannot believe your thousands miles away from us miss you lots take care darling nan xxxxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Not long now and you'll be home it will be soon nice to see you and to talk about your adventures can't wait well all my love grandad xxxxx