8th – 9th February
Our helicopter ride – Yes Wendy and I flew back to the International Airport from Castries (our resort) in a helicopter. It only took about 15mins instead of around 2hrs by coach. Although I was a little nervous it was something to treasure, our last view of the island. It is such a lovely island and I hope to go back for a holiday and visit the school.
Our overnight flight went well. We landed at 05.09am on the 9th. Oh I do miss the sunshine!!!!!!!
Friday, February 11, 2011
late with last blog
LATE WITH LAST BLOG (Have been home 2 days now)
7th January (Monday)
Very sad day – our last morning at the school. After assembly we then went back to the classroom to change the children into their ‘work clothes’ (well, casual wear to save uniforms from getting dirty). Think I may have mentioned this previously. After a short while it was time to go down to the veranda for some running and obstacle exercises. This involved the children using improvised obstacles such as a cardboard tunnel to wiggle through (great fun) and a limbo frame. They had to run round the veranda (quite a long run as this is a large house) then use the obstacles. It was good fun the children loved it.
In no time at all the morning was over and it was time to say goodbye to the five lovely children in my class. I was heartbroken and saying goodbye was very difficult. After hugs and kisses a very emotional Shirley joined Wendy for the return to our hotel. I cannot praise the Principal and staff of this school enough for their devotion to teaching these special needs children in very difficult conditions.
This has been my first ever Project of this kind. I have had no experience in teaching special needs children but that did not seem to matter as all it needs is love and understanding and of course patients. A truly amazing adventure.
7th January (Monday)
Very sad day – our last morning at the school. After assembly we then went back to the classroom to change the children into their ‘work clothes’ (well, casual wear to save uniforms from getting dirty). Think I may have mentioned this previously. After a short while it was time to go down to the veranda for some running and obstacle exercises. This involved the children using improvised obstacles such as a cardboard tunnel to wiggle through (great fun) and a limbo frame. They had to run round the veranda (quite a long run as this is a large house) then use the obstacles. It was good fun the children loved it.
In no time at all the morning was over and it was time to say goodbye to the five lovely children in my class. I was heartbroken and saying goodbye was very difficult. After hugs and kisses a very emotional Shirley joined Wendy for the return to our hotel. I cannot praise the Principal and staff of this school enough for their devotion to teaching these special needs children in very difficult conditions.
This has been my first ever Project of this kind. I have had no experience in teaching special needs children but that did not seem to matter as all it needs is love and understanding and of course patients. A truly amazing adventure.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
6th February (Sunday)
6th February (Sunday)
Today walked to Vigie beach. Main reason was to say goodbye to a lovely lady (Agnes) whom I met the first weekend of my stay here. Yes she was there serving customers with cold drinks and food from her covered stall. We had a chat, bought a nice cold drink called ‘golden apple’ but it tasted like gooseberries. A really nice lady. Sat on the beach for a while before returning to hotel for lunch. Spent a good part of this afternoon packing. School tomorrow to say goodbye.
Today walked to Vigie beach. Main reason was to say goodbye to a lovely lady (Agnes) whom I met the first weekend of my stay here. Yes she was there serving customers with cold drinks and food from her covered stall. We had a chat, bought a nice cold drink called ‘golden apple’ but it tasted like gooseberries. A really nice lady. Sat on the beach for a while before returning to hotel for lunch. Spent a good part of this afternoon packing. School tomorrow to say goodbye.
5th February (Saturday)
5th February (Saturday)
This weekend being our last weekend here on the island Wendy and I visited some of our favourite spots. Today we took the hotel courtesy bus to Pigeon Island, not really an island as the bus pulls in at the gates. Many years ago it was joined to the mainland by a giant causeway. It is a most beautiful area as I may have said previously. This time we climbed up steep pathways and steps to an old fort. Spectacular views and yes a bit blowy once at the top. Once back down on the beach we hired a sun bed for a couple of hours before catching the bus back for lunch. Later in the afternoon we played croquet again and guess what I won. Four of us played singularly. I’ve really taken to this game providing we play Andy’s rules!!!!!!!
This weekend being our last weekend here on the island Wendy and I visited some of our favourite spots. Today we took the hotel courtesy bus to Pigeon Island, not really an island as the bus pulls in at the gates. Many years ago it was joined to the mainland by a giant causeway. It is a most beautiful area as I may have said previously. This time we climbed up steep pathways and steps to an old fort. Spectacular views and yes a bit blowy once at the top. Once back down on the beach we hired a sun bed for a couple of hours before catching the bus back for lunch. Later in the afternoon we played croquet again and guess what I won. Four of us played singularly. I’ve really taken to this game providing we play Andy’s rules!!!!!!!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
4th February (Friday)
4th February (Friday)
I’m behind with my blog again. Here goes with an update on Friday (4th) I’m typing this early Saturday morning. I went into school expecting it to be my last day but things changed. We were going on a walk with the children which meant using some roads. But for some reason didn’t get permission from the police to walk the children on these roads. Instead we took the school bus out to a sports field to give the children some training for their sports day later in the year. Armed with plenty of water we first walked around the field as a warm up before their races. I was amazed how these children can run (my little ones not included for health reasons, they stayed in class). The morning flew bye and in no time it was 12noon back at school and the hotel bus to take us to hotel. So I will be going to school early Monday morning to say my goodbyes. We fly home on Tuesday 8th. Will give you a weekend update on Sunday.
I’m behind with my blog again. Here goes with an update on Friday (4th) I’m typing this early Saturday morning. I went into school expecting it to be my last day but things changed. We were going on a walk with the children which meant using some roads. But for some reason didn’t get permission from the police to walk the children on these roads. Instead we took the school bus out to a sports field to give the children some training for their sports day later in the year. Armed with plenty of water we first walked around the field as a warm up before their races. I was amazed how these children can run (my little ones not included for health reasons, they stayed in class). The morning flew bye and in no time it was 12noon back at school and the hotel bus to take us to hotel. So I will be going to school early Monday morning to say my goodbyes. We fly home on Tuesday 8th. Will give you a weekend update on Sunday.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
3rd February (Thursday)
3rd February (Thursday)
Unfortunately Prospere our class 1 teacher went home sick, so Janice (teacher assistant) and I ran the morning class. We thought the school bus was going to take some children including our class into town. This did not materialize for some reason so we amused the children with puzzles and reading to them that sort of thing. Morning soon passed and in no time the bus was waiting to take us back to hotel. As I explained previously we are finishing school at 12noon to join in some activities around hotel. This afternoon we had a Creole food demonstration which was very interesting. It was a banana dish using some very yummy spices, not sure if I would cook it back home though. At 4pm it was aqua aerobics. Now feeling very refreshed and ready for tomorrow our last day at school.
Unfortunately Prospere our class 1 teacher went home sick, so Janice (teacher assistant) and I ran the morning class. We thought the school bus was going to take some children including our class into town. This did not materialize for some reason so we amused the children with puzzles and reading to them that sort of thing. Morning soon passed and in no time the bus was waiting to take us back to hotel. As I explained previously we are finishing school at 12noon to join in some activities around hotel. This afternoon we had a Creole food demonstration which was very interesting. It was a banana dish using some very yummy spices, not sure if I would cook it back home though. At 4pm it was aqua aerobics. Now feeling very refreshed and ready for tomorrow our last day at school.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
2ns February (Wednesday)
2nd February (Wednesday)
This morning at breakfast on the veranda looking down at the cruise ships in port, a beautiful rainbow was shining down, and ended at the back of one of the ships. What a sight that was. We had previously a very heavy shower.
School was a little different this morning. On Friday we are going to have a “marathon” from the school. So this morning we took the children onto the veranda and had a “training” session!!!!!! Walked them round and round, some running, and generally worked them out. Me too, I worked out. I’m so looking forward to Friday especially if it is as hot as today!!!!! It will be our last day at school so something to remember.
This afternoon we played croquet. Never played before but Andy our Saga Rep has his own rules. It was really good fun. We had four teams of two, if that makes sense. Wendy and I came last but we all had a cocktail at the end, should have been a Pims never mind.
This morning at breakfast on the veranda looking down at the cruise ships in port, a beautiful rainbow was shining down, and ended at the back of one of the ships. What a sight that was. We had previously a very heavy shower.
School was a little different this morning. On Friday we are going to have a “marathon” from the school. So this morning we took the children onto the veranda and had a “training” session!!!!!! Walked them round and round, some running, and generally worked them out. Me too, I worked out. I’m so looking forward to Friday especially if it is as hot as today!!!!! It will be our last day at school so something to remember.
This afternoon we played croquet. Never played before but Andy our Saga Rep has his own rules. It was really good fun. We had four teams of two, if that makes sense. Wendy and I came last but we all had a cocktail at the end, should have been a Pims never mind.
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