Peter Evans at Hamstead Hall School started the project about seven years ago and he's been taking students from his school out to The Gambia for years. It was great to do the trip with his experience on this inaugural visit. Now we know more about the school and the country, we feel confident enough to go independently and support the excellent work that Hamstead Hall School are doing on this project.
As we look ahead to the 2014 trip in November, it's worth looking back at this first trip in December 2013. Ten students from the College made the trip and it was a life-enhacning experience. They volunteered at the school, spending every morning there for a week, teaching the children, playing games with them and helping to repaint and decorate the classrooms. Many of the activities that the students undertook with the children were very active and visual, such as singing, colouring, word and picture matching and outdoor games such as football.
Check out some of the photos of the great work they did!
The students who went on the trip loved it - here's what some of them said about it:
Student Alec Edwards: “Teaching the children was the most incredible experience; despite the background of poverty, it was inspiring to see the ability, optimism, cheeriness and eagerness to learn they show. I’ve developed an understanding of how a developing culture operates and has different standards, as well as a greater appreciation of the advantages I receive from my own culture.”
Student Katie Mitchell: “The most memorable aspect of the trip was visiting the school. The children’s smiles brighten your day; I will never forget it. It has made me appreciate the little things in life more. And to know I’ve affected lives in an uplifting way.”
Here are some more photos of the trip.
Look out for more news about this exciting project with further posts coming soon!
You can see even more photos of this trip on our Facebook page - Album 1 & Album 2.
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