With the new week, a change in climate from sunny and hot to overcast and cool, and a man in the house, the focus and dynamics turned about a bit. The goals still remained to be open to change, to serve the community, to share cultures and to experience South Africa through Malungeni; we discussed these tonight. We missed our two team members who departed on Saturday, so with just four of us, we did have to reorient ourselves. Now Kathy went alone to her school without Abigail, and Jackie no longer is part of the group who supports the Langalakhe School It was agreed that Anita and Judy would stay in Grades 2-3 from 8-12 and sign out. Beauty was with them and with a few choice words, Lola spoke to the children about being well behaved and respect for their teachers. I must say the class was better behaved saved for a few boys in the third grade who, when asked by Judy to show her how many crayons they had, looked right at her and “No!”. Nancy is enjoying her class with Tobeka and is being challenged and is supporting her with her own suggestions for learning. Nancy’s joy is infectious and inspiring.
While Olga and Tai replenished supplies in Mthata, we four were eager for just Reception to Grade 5 to arrive just from 3:30 to 4:30. After a great deal of prep thinking about holding our “stations” in the garage, not one child appeared! Are they like sheep? Did the message not get relayed? Oh well! Tomorrow the upper grades are invited and therefore we must find the appropriate material. There was talk of sewing, but we are wondering if Kowena will find time to do this with all the guests who have arrived with Spiro from Pensacola, FL. Tomorrow is another day and we will await its opportunities and go forth!
Message of the Day: “The spirit of Ubuntu – that profound African sense that we are human only through the humanity of other human beings – has added globally to our common search for a better world”. Nelson Mandela.
While Olga and Tai replenished supplies in Mthata, we four were eager for just Reception to Grade 5 to arrive just from 3:30 to 4:30. After a great deal of prep thinking about holding our “stations” in the garage, not one child appeared! Are they like sheep? Did the message not get relayed? Oh well! Tomorrow the upper grades are invited and therefore we must find the appropriate material. There was talk of sewing, but we are wondering if Kowena will find time to do this with all the guests who have arrived with Spiro from Pensacola, FL. Tomorrow is another day and we will await its opportunities and go forth!
Message of the Day: “The spirit of Ubuntu – that profound African sense that we are human only through the humanity of other human beings – has added globally to our common search for a better world”. Nelson Mandela.
By Anita
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