Last weeks weather was bad, There aren't the adjectives to describe this weeks - its horrible.
Beginning
I arrived by 0830 this week and straight away headed into the corridor to say hello. (and have some caring conversations). Door holding ministry was a little more sporadic this time, but all the children were arriving in dribs and drabs due to the weather (perhaps that should be drips and drabs)
There are a few children in the ICT suite playing computer games (educational ones of course) and I try to put into practice what i learn last night. It very quickly becomes apparent that this doesn't really work when the child is distracted by a flashing screen.
I go to visit a couple of teachers, it is helpful that the children are always pleased to see me - one child asks if i'm helping them today which sparks the teacher into inviting me over to help them sew at 11 o'clock.
0930
I've been asked to befriend two boys who are at the centre of some kind of dispute so I head over to the classroom. The only spare seat is next to one of the boys so that works out well - even better they're playing speed stacks so we have alot of fun doing that, then build huge towers at morning break.
1015
After morning break there is no assembly in tha hall so go chat with staff in the staffroom; eating delicious muffins. The two boys are studying french so don't go in - I am extremely thankful that i'm not asked to help with the cycling proffiency!
1115
A teacher has asked for some help with sewing class so i turn up - The children's creativitiy is wonderful, one girl in particular spends 5 staright minutes monologuing on their design and decision process, where her inspiration came from and how wide to make each stripe - fasinationg.
Three children start up a conversation about being a Christian and going to Church. I'm finding that most children are reassured by calling themselves Christian. "Its got to be true" says one girl "Why would anyone make it up"
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