On the 18th September, the team met for the last time before our packing evening. I think it's fair to say that everyone was pretty excited!
We went through the updated itinerary for the trip and Julie went through the plan she kindly made for the teacher training morning we will be conducting; we will be using 'megablocks' (basically large lego brinks) to show the teachers how they can use them as tools to tell stories and to teach maths.
We then went through the detailed (but important) visa application process.
Here are the reflections from the team from September:
Julie
I’m really excited now with 4 weeks to go. I can’t wait to
get there and see everyone. It will be great to get stuck in and have lots of
fun; playing games, singing, telling stories and making things.
Stephen
It seems very real now, but thanks to Dilanee and the teams’
organisation and forward thinking I feel comfortable. It was good to go through
the activities again so that we all know what we are doing. Especially looking
forward to the variety show and getting to know the communities on church days.
Not so much the long journeys. Very excited. It’s time to rush up on my cricket
rules!
Pam
Bit apprehensive about the amount of organisation needed but
excited at the prospect of visiting preschools, working with children and
getting to know teachers.
Phil
It only seems like yesterday when we had our first meeting
about this trip! I’m very much looking forward to it and I am not feeling so
nervous about our sessions with the children any more.
Ruth
Getting close now – feeling excited and just “going with the
new”!! T-shirts and hoodie arrived. Feels good. No real concerns.
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