Shaun's Kenya Blog

Exams over | March 31, 2010

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday we gave the children their end of terms exams in English, Maths, Science and Swahili. Results varied wildly, but they all put the effort in and we rewarded them with some sweets. My conscience took a jolt today – the mother of one girl, whom I had told off for not bringing her exercise books, came to me to apologise that her daughter didn’t have any books, but she couldn’t afford to buy them all. The books cost 20 cents each. Emily and I went to buy them new books today. It is hard to keep in mind just how poor these families are. Still, they are enjoying school and I am so happy to be able to make a contribution to their education.

On a lighter note, Easter weekend is approaching, and it promises to be very busy, including my first experience of a Kenyan disco. Should be fun!

Bye,

Shaun

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  1. Time goes by so fast!!! I hardly believe u had time to teach your kids ebough stuff to make an exam out of it!!! Scheiß!!!
    Also, schöne feier Tage 😀

    Comment by Carla Fernandes — April 1, 2010 @ 1:18 am

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  2. Hi Shaun,

    So sorry to hear you had malaria – I hope you have fully recovered now. It sounds like you are having a great experience over there. You’re doing a cool thing!

    Take care
    Becks

    Comment by Becky — April 1, 2010 @ 11:25 am

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  3. Hey Shaun,

    I was trying to skype you back but my message couldn’t be delivered (I think your Internet was down).

    Anyway, hope you’re well and I enjoy reading your blog.

    Happy Easter!

    Christine

    Comment by Christine — April 1, 2010 @ 3:21 pm

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I am going to Kenya for nearly three months to volunteer as a teacher for underprivileged children. This blog will be about my experiences and thoughts while I am there. Happy reading!

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