Today we began with a talk about difficulties faced by children including dyslexia, ADHD, and childhood depression, and how teachers might support children facing such challenges. You may be surprised by the inclusion of depression, but the communities that the schools serve include families facing many challenges, stresses and traumas which of course has an impact on the lives and learning of the children.
We have a break after lunch and today we had the chance to take a walk in the nearby forest, following a stream and going up into the hills a little. It was stunningly beautiful, and quite refreshing to get away from the centre where we are working so intensely.
This evening we have had another very successful games evening. My favourite game involved competitors wearing stockings on their head with a ball in one leg which was used to knock down water bottles. It was hilarious to watch.
Tomorrow is our last teaching day for the week, and we have a big talent show on which we have been practising for tonight. The content is secret, but it involves many instruments and lots of hilarity (and maybe a dog called Bingo). Photos to follow.
We have a break after lunch and today we had the chance to take a walk in the nearby forest, following a stream and going up into the hills a little. It was stunningly beautiful, and quite refreshing to get away from the centre where we are working so intensely.
This evening we have had another very successful games evening. My favourite game involved competitors wearing stockings on their head with a ball in one leg which was used to knock down water bottles. It was hilarious to watch.
Tomorrow is our last teaching day for the week, and we have a big talent show on which we have been practising for tonight. The content is secret, but it involves many instruments and lots of hilarity (and maybe a dog called Bingo). Photos to follow.
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