Friday, November 16, 2012

Service as Haiku


Katelyn tutors at Anse la Raye Primary School
“Barns burnt down, now I can see the moon.”
 
After finishing our breakfast, we got into our cars and were off to our locations for a full day's work. 
            At the Health Center, our volunteers learned a lot of interesting information. They discovered that around 60% of the population in Anse La Raye did not have running water, most homes do not have toilets and they also learned that not many families have electricity. At the Kiddies Homey Day Care, our volunteers were part of a pretty crazy chaotic and napless toddler frenzy where the biggest problem today seemed to be the lack of understanding how to take turns.
             In the Primary School, our volunteer teachers had a very hectic but productive day even though the school was with our running water again. This made is difficult for students to wash their hands, flush toilets and were also very dehydrated. An exciting thing was that the schools futbol, or soccer team won the game 6-0.
            At the Secondary School, our volunteers were asked to do some more behavioral assessments of special needs students. One volunteer discovered that the 10th grade student who tested at a preschool level was being given materials that were extremely challenging for her and beyond her mental capacity.
            The preschool students were well -ehaved. but have trouble identifying colors and needed sharpened colored pencils.
            Michele and four volunteers went to the parish center to set up a SPA DAY for caregivers and the parents until the evening meeting with the Global Volunteer group.
            We had great conversations and reflective discussions about everyone's day. We proceeded to JD’S for dinner made by a gracious staff and after stuffing ourselves. we headed to bed to rest up for another day.
            All over our team had an amazing, rewarding day and we are looking forward to tomorrow and discovering what other obstacles we can help St. Lucia overcome. With much anticipation for our weekend to explore the island and reward ourselves with a little fun, we met with JJ’s manager and were informed about some activities or tours that were available for us to participate in the next two days. Those activities included a town fish fry boat excursion, and bus tours along with a few others. This allows us to explore other towns throughout St. Lucia.
- Katelyn
           

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