Tuesday 17th June

Thought For The Day: "One of the best ways to discover what a man is really like, is to discover what makes him angry."

The team of two which represents Vaka 100 gathered with Debi in the team meeting room to begin our first day working with the students at Takitumu School. We set out for the school wondering what the day would bring and how the students would react to us.

Ana, the Principal, gave us each a schedule listing times and names of students with whom we would be working on a one-to-one basis to improve their reading skills. The first students arrived and we need not have had any apprehension. They were a delight.

As the day progressed, the different students arrived and left, each with their own personality. The range of reading skill levels provided variety, and games provided fun and enjoyment for some students – as well as the teachers!

The students were generally warm and welcoming and all too soon the school day ended and we felt a good day’s work had been done.

We managed to drop into the Perfume Factory next to the school and fill our senses with a range of aromas.

In the evening we ‘shook our booty’ at the local dance practice sessions, joining in with the juniors. We quickly realized this was a good way to exercise as our muscles ‘spoke’ and the sweat appeared! We have a long way to go until we meet ‘junior’ standards.

After the exercise it was time to eat at the gourmet burger bar. I can highly recommend the fish and curried mango burger. Delicimo! Then it was home to bed satisfied with a day filled with work, dance and food!