Saturday, February 5, 2011

Summary...not too many exciting stories

Hey hey,

Hanging out in South Africa.

It's been three weeks now in Capetown. And here's the sumarry.

Week 1 Taking Care of Sick people

Yes, the team got sick in the first week in South Africa. But that's a good thing. Now that the sickness has gone around we're safe for the rest of the trip right? Well, not 100% safe from sickness but for sure it's ou of the way now.

Week 2 Track and Field

Yeah, we spent the week at a primary school helping to get the students ready for their track meet. I got to coach those learning Shot put, you know, because I have extensive experience in my one time ever of doing shot put at my track meet in grade 7 eh?
Also I got to teach and select the long jump team for the school A very difficult process as there was only 2 spots per age group and often four or five very good jumpers.

Week 3 Track and classroom

Now at another school, now working with sprinters. Heh heh...I got to make kids run all day. It was like punishing them, but they wanted to do it.
Oh, and if anyone doubt my organizational ability (not willingness) then go check out te library at St. Paul's Primary School. Yeah, helped set that thing up heaps good.

This goes out to all primary school teachers, especially my primary school teachers...Thank you for your patience and your perseverance with children day in and day out. The amount of fortitude that it must take to do the job day in and out is incredible. You are amazing!

1 comment:

  1. Sounds like you're having fun and learning a few things along the way! Blessings on your team - praying for health for the rest of the outreach.

    Lucky kids who have you guys there to encourage them!

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