The year is almost up but in 2012 there will be a lot going on to do with the Kenya exchange!
Firstly, in January and February we are talking at various different places such as at all year group assemblies, the Abertay Rotary Club and St Stephen's Church. Lots of things to look forward to then. Also keep your eyes peeled for our article in the December edition of the school's newsletter.
Secondly, in August (it's only 8 months away now!) six Kenyans will be on their way to Scotland. More will be posted about the reciprocal visit closer to the time but I can reveal we will be taking them to the Edinburgh Tattoo before they come up to Dundee!
Have a great Christmas and New Year everyone.
Friday, 16 December 2011
Thursday, 1 December 2011
1st December 2011: World AIDS Day
Today is a day to support those suffering with the disease AIDS around the world. By wearing an AIDS ribbon and by donating you show you care about the people whose lives are threatened by the illness.
In Kenya 1.5 million people are currently living with HIV and every year 80,000 people die there due to AIDS. The charity Ripples International works with children and HIV positive adults. In Meru there is an orphanage, hospital and clinic dedicated to improving the lives of HIV affected people.
Today and tomorrow in Grove Academy we are asking you to show your support for AIDS orphans by buying one of the handmade AIDS ribbons. They were made by pupils at Meru School, and all proceeds will be donated to Ripples International. Thankyou.
http://www.saveafricanaidschildren.org
http://www.worldaidsday.org
In Kenya 1.5 million people are currently living with HIV and every year 80,000 people die there due to AIDS. The charity Ripples International works with children and HIV positive adults. In Meru there is an orphanage, hospital and clinic dedicated to improving the lives of HIV affected people.
Today and tomorrow in Grove Academy we are asking you to show your support for AIDS orphans by buying one of the handmade AIDS ribbons. They were made by pupils at Meru School, and all proceeds will be donated to Ripples International. Thankyou.
http://www.saveafricanaidschildren.org
http://www.worldaidsday.org
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
An update
I think we will try and post maybe once a month to update everyone on what we are doing.
The presentation to staff on Friday 11th November (inservice day) was very successful and it was worth the five hours we spent making it the Sunday before as lots of teachers said how good it was.
Upcoming presentations include assemblies to all year groups and the twinned primary schools in Dundee as well as a talk to Abertay Rotary in January.
It is just under 9 months until the Kenyans come to Grove. We are thinking about possible things to do with them while they are here.
We have had some contact with Meru School- Mrs Kerr has been in touch with some teachers and we sent Christmas cards to the school and to Elijah and Priscilla.
Also please take a look if you can at the photo wall in the Geography department outside Mrs Kerr's room. There's some really good photos there.
We are still really missing Kenya. It is great to tell everyone about it but I'm sure we all think of it every day.
Ta ta for the noo
The presentation to staff on Friday 11th November (inservice day) was very successful and it was worth the five hours we spent making it the Sunday before as lots of teachers said how good it was.
Upcoming presentations include assemblies to all year groups and the twinned primary schools in Dundee as well as a talk to Abertay Rotary in January.
It is just under 9 months until the Kenyans come to Grove. We are thinking about possible things to do with them while they are here.
We have had some contact with Meru School- Mrs Kerr has been in touch with some teachers and we sent Christmas cards to the school and to Elijah and Priscilla.
Also please take a look if you can at the photo wall in the Geography department outside Mrs Kerr's room. There's some really good photos there.
We are still really missing Kenya. It is great to tell everyone about it but I'm sure we all think of it every day.
Ta ta for the noo
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Telling the world of our experiences
Long time no blog! We are back! That doesn't mean we haven't been doing anything though. It has been hard to re-adjust from the sedate life in Kenya back to the rush of home!
We had an official meeting last Tuesday evening to discuss with parents our experiences, share photos, and decide what to do during the reciprocal visit. It went on for quite a while!
This week we have been preparing a presentation for the staff talk we will be doing on one of the inservice days next week. We have brainstormed our thoughts and gut feelings and are nearly at the stage of making up a slideshow of sorts.
Soon we will also get the chance to speak at assemblies. We will speak to S1-S4 but will target the seniors as we feel they are the most important group to feed back to.
Additionally we are preparing articles for various things like the Guide and Gazette.
Upon returning we have felt a huge interest in our experiences, and some of us even gave short talks or held discussions in our classes! There is so much to tell everyone.
Looking back now it feels strange to think that just three weeks ago we were in Kenya. We are all missing the sun, the people, the happiness and the warmth that we got to know while we were in Africa.
Please continue following the blog. The exchange programme is not over- it is only beginning! With the reciprocal visit blog (http://merugrovevisit.blogspot.com) the contact can continue. We are all really excited about the prospect of the visit- hopefully time will fly!
Kwaheri
We had an official meeting last Tuesday evening to discuss with parents our experiences, share photos, and decide what to do during the reciprocal visit. It went on for quite a while!
This week we have been preparing a presentation for the staff talk we will be doing on one of the inservice days next week. We have brainstormed our thoughts and gut feelings and are nearly at the stage of making up a slideshow of sorts.
Soon we will also get the chance to speak at assemblies. We will speak to S1-S4 but will target the seniors as we feel they are the most important group to feed back to.
Additionally we are preparing articles for various things like the Guide and Gazette.
Upon returning we have felt a huge interest in our experiences, and some of us even gave short talks or held discussions in our classes! There is so much to tell everyone.
Looking back now it feels strange to think that just three weeks ago we were in Kenya. We are all missing the sun, the people, the happiness and the warmth that we got to know while we were in Africa.
Please continue following the blog. The exchange programme is not over- it is only beginning! With the reciprocal visit blog (http://merugrovevisit.blogspot.com) the contact can continue. We are all really excited about the prospect of the visit- hopefully time will fly!
Kwaheri
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