Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Catch-Up School Begins

Last Thursday, the 17th we opened our doors to 72 kiddos to begin their studies at our catch-up school.  Most, if not all, of these children have never been to school before.  They don't know how to read or write, and their math, science, and social studies knowledge is very minimal.  This opening day has been in the works for over a year now, so we are estatic that today we have kids behind desks listening to their teachers.


It is a learning curve to say the least as the kids don't know how to sit in chairs for longer than 3 minutes as they are used to just roaming around their village without any purpose or structure.  Each day gets better and better though. 

We gave each student training on how to use the toilet and how to flush when they are finished.  Their expressions were priceless when they saw the water flush, as it was something they had never seen before.  Awesome.

They learned about washing their hands, and how to use the new water filters so when  they are with us they are drinking clean water from their new water bottles.


Now the building is loud with students repeating their teacher, little kids taking their breaks and running around outside.  As mnetioned, we couldn't be happier for the Lord's provision in this program and the beauty in watching these kids learn academically and about Jesus for the first time in their lives!




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