The first house belonged to two students at Greater Joy, who are sisters, living with their mother, as well as six others. We then visited a second house of one girl at Greater Joy, who lives with her aunt - training to be a teacher - and some of her other family. The last house is where three siblings live - one of whom attends Greater Joy - and they live with their Grandmother, who unfortunately has been taken ill but is acting very strongly to bring up her grandchildren.
It was a big eye-opener for us all to experience and made us realise what we take for granted in our day-to-day lives. It also shows the poverty that they experience, however they were really welcoming and held such pride in their homes.
We are now sorting out bits and pieces for a craft afternoon with the children tomorrow, which we are all really looking forward to and we are really happy that we now have our luggage.
By Claudia, Rhianna and Laura
This is an experience that will live with you forever, you are seeing things that I and most others only view from afar, keep working hard, you are making a difference to these childrens lives, I have shared the blog-site with so many people and everyone reiterates what you are reading in our comments...We are all proud of you and this is an experience of a lifetime! Well done ( and lots of love to you Claudia X) XX
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how mature you all are, we are so proud of you all.
ReplyDeleteI wish I was there with you it seems such a fantastic experience, teaching, helping,working,playing and above all really helping make the children's environment a better one.
I keep showing everyone your photos and blog and they all agree what a wonderful job you are doing
Keep up the good work
Lots of love Mummy Clark xx
so glad you all now have your luggage the children will love the gifts you have bought for them. I can imagine tomorrow they will all be wearing loom bands. Please send us a pic of the lovely groomed beard. Enjoy your time there nearly half way. well done to you all . the motions xx
ReplyDeleteWell done on another hard days work. I can't believe how much you've managed to achieve. The outdoor area looks fantastic. The children will love balancing and exploring. Love all the pictures of you working and playing. The market sounds like a wonderful experience and looking forward to the giraffes and elephants! xx
ReplyDeleteI know I keep saying this but every time I read your blogs and look at the pictures, I can't help thinking what great ambassadors you are for the school. I cannot really articulate how proud we all are at the work you are doing-I hope you are all enjoying every moment and we look forward to seeing you soon. Keep up the good work-Mr Banks.
ReplyDeleteHi everyone loving the stories your all working so hard and Eddie our house could do with a paint when you get home. Ellee is hoping for a giraffe not sure if she means a real one ,carry on making us all so proud of you you have all done so much in such little time love mamma woodley xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI've no doubt that this has opened your eyes and made you feel so lucky - bet it's a long time before you take anything for granted again! Well done all of you- so proud of you! Miss Preston 😊
ReplyDeleteWe guess you really felt what it was like for those children outside of school, and whilst a surprise no doubt, and experience that will stay with you and be able to share with people for years to come. Everyone who reads these blogs must have their heart touched such as ours.
ReplyDeleteThe Bentley-Hodges household.