There is Angela, who is quite stubborn, but catches on to things quite quickly. It is weird having to call a student by my name.
Shy Thadenka. I always forget her name. I still haven't figured out if she really struggles or if she likes pulling the "I don't know the answer, please help me, teacher" look
Maria - quiet and hardworking. During recess time, she will come and give me a quick hug and then head off to play again.
Karabo - hard-working and loves to chat
Lazaros (or Lazzie) - this is his second year in Grade R as his first year he was not receiving enough sleep or support from home and just couldn't do the work. He has a big smile that warms your heart and loves to help out however he can.
Ozi - quiet and hard-working. He was missing the first two days that I taught him, so I still am getting to know him.
There is also Peliso, who hasn't been at school yet, so I haven't had a chance to know her.
Some of the Grade 1 students that I taught on Friday came for a visit. They wanted to take a picture, so here it is. This is Prince and Xoli.
As today was my birthday, I bought two cakes for the people in the office. After teaching, I went to the office with my cakes. They also had bought cake, chips and pop, so we had a bit of a party. They first sang 'Happy Birthday' to me - I wish I had my camera ready as they sang it about four times in four different ways - some of the guys were beat-boxing and the others were singing a slight bit different, but it all blended in beautifully. Sorry Canadians, but you can't sing like the people here!!
Having fun
Most of the people I work with in the office.
Passing out the food
All the food. Altogether, there were three cakes. Instead of asking each person what kind they would prefer, we were all given a piece of each cake!! We had a lot of food to eat.
The guys afterward had to prove that they still worked hard.
Beautiful memories you'll have, we did miss you though Happy Birthday
ReplyDeleteMom,Dad, Jess and little brother Curtis ;0