Whats the craic in Ballybrack?
Golly gosh! Sights, smells and sweat in the city sending us insane. The day began with the usual early rise for a 7am breakfast. Once again, the groups were divided up between the Mary Rice Centre and St.George's. Group A and B spent the day teaching and the majority of the lesson plans revolved around space, animals, body parts and clothes. We also made animal masks and Niamh's famous spacecraft which went down very well, everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. We ate lunch after all our lessons and had a short break.
Later that afternoon, we experienced a mishap when we accidentally added an hour onto our daily supermarket trip. We were extremely relieved when we finally reached our destination and were able to gather our daily rations (2 litres of water and of course, chocolate). Our trip home included a very tight and sweaty metro ride. Needless to say, we were delighted to get back to the house to shower. We were all really tired and had a well deserved rest after all the walking before dinner.
Group C had a really lovely day with the children as they were able to bring their well prepared lesson plans and resources with them. The children were very happy to see the array of art and craft supplies that they would rarely come across. Paints and stamps were in high demand and appreciated the most. As the previous group explained, all the girls were extremely comforted to see the patients in the Mission of Charity centre off the streets and in a safe environment. However, some people did feel overwhelmed by the physical nature of the patients appreciation of their presence. They were blessed and entertained by the women living in the Missionary of Charity home in Greenpark.
None of us can believe that tomorrow is our last day of teaching. We hope to see the St. George's children next week during break times for some very competitive skipping competitions in the yard and have already arranged a basketball match with the boys from the Mary Rice Centre.
Looking forward to a fun filled final farewell to seeing the children in the classroom tomorrow,
Niamh, Lily, Grainne, Molly and Sarah L.
Golly gosh! Sights, smells and sweat in the city sending us insane. The day began with the usual early rise for a 7am breakfast. Once again, the groups were divided up between the Mary Rice Centre and St.George's. Group A and B spent the day teaching and the majority of the lesson plans revolved around space, animals, body parts and clothes. We also made animal masks and Niamh's famous spacecraft which went down very well, everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. We ate lunch after all our lessons and had a short break.
Later that afternoon, we experienced a mishap when we accidentally added an hour onto our daily supermarket trip. We were extremely relieved when we finally reached our destination and were able to gather our daily rations (2 litres of water and of course, chocolate). Our trip home included a very tight and sweaty metro ride. Needless to say, we were delighted to get back to the house to shower. We were all really tired and had a well deserved rest after all the walking before dinner.
Group C had a really lovely day with the children as they were able to bring their well prepared lesson plans and resources with them. The children were very happy to see the array of art and craft supplies that they would rarely come across. Paints and stamps were in high demand and appreciated the most. As the previous group explained, all the girls were extremely comforted to see the patients in the Mission of Charity centre off the streets and in a safe environment. However, some people did feel overwhelmed by the physical nature of the patients appreciation of their presence. They were blessed and entertained by the women living in the Missionary of Charity home in Greenpark.
None of us can believe that tomorrow is our last day of teaching. We hope to see the St. George's children next week during break times for some very competitive skipping competitions in the yard and have already arranged a basketball match with the boys from the Mary Rice Centre.
Looking forward to a fun filled final farewell to seeing the children in the classroom tomorrow,
Niamh, Lily, Grainne, Molly and Sarah L.
We look forward every day to your blog. Such great descriptions and photos. You will all have "that Friday feeling" tomorrow after all your hard work. Hopefully a well deserved rest on Saturday! Mrs Hackett looks impressed with your teaching girls, great picture. Looking forward to tomorrow's instalment already. Lots of love to you all. Xx
ReplyDeleteWell done girls! Great to get daily updates. I'm sure you must go through extreme emotions every day. Keep up the great work and good luck with the skipping and basketball! Thinking of you all. X
ReplyDeleteAh girls. The photos are just great. You are champion bloggers!! Your stories really make me think how lucky the children I teach are with endless supplies of paper, books and art and craft activities. How much joy and fun you are bringing to all the little ones you come in touch with. Orla xx
ReplyDeleteGreat photos,enjoy your last day of teaching tomorrow,the children will be sad to see you go!You have given them a fun filled week and a wonderful experience,but I am sure they have given you such joy
ReplyDeleteand wonderful memories to take home to Ireland.Enjoy the chocolate girls you deserve it.Love to you all.xx Jackie.
Hi Girls,
ReplyDeleteWell the craic is 90 in Ballybrack. We're writing this from our Friday religion class. It's brilliant to see your photos, it looks like you are all having a wonderful time. The kids look so happy, we're sure they are going to be sad to see you all go. Looking forward to reading the next blog. We're very proud of you girls.
Luck and Love,
5th year Religion. Xxx