Today has been extremely tiring but very memorable! I had the opportunity to deliver a workshop at a literacy festival in Sierra Leone. To start the conference, guest speaker Tony Buzan talked about his concept of mind mapping.
There was a closing ceremony, in which we were invited to sit on the stage. A local entertainment group performed a fantastic song for us. This was followed by drama and dancing.
On the drive home our car nearly became stuck on a very steep hill, which is full of pot holes. The tyres began to spin and I thought we were going to have to get out and push. Luckily we have an excellent driver. I love the drive from Waterloo to Freetown, you see some fantastic sights. Tonight I saw 2 boys herding cattle. We drove past the Vice president and his entourage of 7 cars. I also saw a little boy playing with his own shadow on the side of his house.
Hi Clare,
ReplyDeleteThe photos are fab. We couldn't see them in school. It looks amazing. I know Ian Price. He's a friend of a friend. Tell him you know Judith who is a friend of the Kinnairds. You'll have to an assembly to share your experiences. I read your blog to my class today and they were amazed at what you'd been doing.
Enjoy your last few days there. Take care and have a safe journey home. Have a good half term.
Love Judith Hayes xxxx
Looks like another fantastic inspirational day for all. Enjoy. x all the clan
ReplyDeleteHi Clare sounds as though you are having a enjoyable time. This is year 1/2L on Mrs Ginn's log in as we were having trouble.Have a good half term. Love Cathy, Ruth and children
ReplyDeleteHow much fun can one have with one's own shadow? I imagine they're a lot more inventive than I could ever be.
ReplyDeleteHi Claire,
ReplyDeletei am delighted to reading about your experiences in my beloved country. when i saw those pictures of yours, it was really heart touching for me. I am happy to ready about your brief and detailed descriptions about village schools in Sierra Leone. I thank you from the bottom of my hear for your visit to Sierra Leone. you would be surprise to learn that i haven't been there for almost two decades now for reasons which are beyond my control. God willing I will visit shortly. Thank you once again.
cheers
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your message. Where are you living now? From looking at my pictures, do you think much has changed since you were there?
Claire