The Justice Administration team developed and presented a powerful anti-bullying workshop. The students performed skits and talked about techniques that can be used to battle bullying in the school and community. The students were creative and put together excellent presentations.
The Communications team used a critical thinking model called STAR to lead students through a variety of scenarios. The students were enthusiastic, and our students did a great job of leading the activity.
The Education team used local products to build a water filtration system. Using used water bottles,sand, rocks, sponges, and cotton, students designed a small filter that we used to clean dirty water.
The teachers and students at Binaliw were wonderful. They treated us like special guests. Special meals, beautiful smiles, helpful attention, and classes that were ready for us made our time with the students and the teachers very special. Our friendships became very special to all of us this week.
More to come later tonight. I guess that will day to you since we are 13 hours ahead. Our UofL students are excited to tell their stories. To all the families, everyone is doing fine. No one is sick...OK, a little tired, but overall we are doing great!
Everytime I look at this blog (which is about 10 times a day), I am speechless and in a state of awe. I can only imagine what it would be like to be interacting with these beautiful people. You all are so wonderful and are doing true acts of true selflessness halfway around the world. I can't wait to hear all about it!
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Katlyn
Caytie May, Loved reading about your experience at Binaliw school. I saw pictures of your water filter system, hands on learning is so much fun and such a good way to for them to learn and remember. It is so much fun to keep up with you all on your trip. We learn from what you all do and tell us. We experience through your pictures and stories, so thank you for sharing them. Today at West we have been gathering clothes, food, shoes, books, socks, and all kind of gifts for the kids. Tomorrow a group of volunteers are coming in and helping me get gifts together for students and start wrapping them. the twins are coming to help me.
ReplyDeleteYou all are so awesome for what you all you are doing. Keep up the good work, make this experience last, and have the time of your lives. thank you for representing U of L!!
I will "blog" tomorrow. I miss you soooooooo much and can't wait to see you at the airport!!
Love Momma /(*_*)\ (this is you CAYTIE)