September 18, 2012

The day began with sunshine and breakfast with cereal, French toast and bananas.  It was a good start for a very busy day.  Lynn shared his thought of the day: “Even pigeons get hungry.”  Each team left for their assigned schools, clinics and departments with lots of excitement and energy.

Teams returned to home base at the end of their day with some beginning to plan the next day, others enjoying a cool swim, and some happy to get a quick nap before our evening meeting.  Everyone gathered for the meeting to report on the accomplishments and observations of day.

Pre-school:  There was a report on some of the activities the teacher did with the students that were very age appropriate. Also the Global Volunteer helped serve food.

Infant School: The team member reported that she repeated some of the same activities as the previous day  and introduced several pieces of equipment for student to use during play time.  Some of the students also practiced hand washing.

Primary School: The team taught in all the grade levels today.  Their lesson included map skills, a graphic organizer, and writing activities. Students were very eager to learn and participate.  The team felt it was a successful day.

Secondary School:  The team members reported that they went around working with several students.

Health Center:   They checked weight and gave immunizations to several children.

Earth Box Team: Today they finalized the Day Care Center Earth Boxes and mothers will come to that location on Friday to plant.

Construction: First the team went to Infant School to inspect their Earth Boxes and upcoming room partition project and the longer-term seawall proposal.  Then the team returned to the Primary School to continue working on the Earth Box tables.  Pencil sharpeners and 2 soap dispensers were installed also.

Nutrition: Reported that they quieted some children and took some children around town.  Some parents are breast feeding too long and cuddling them too long.  The team member shared several foods that the children experienced during the day.