Monday, July 26th. Today our guide Alfred took us to the town of Klapmuts to visit a school. The Klapmust Primary school is a R-8th grade school. R grade is a primary grade for students 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 years old. School is year round with a large break in December. We were able to visit with the principal and a first grade teacher. The principal has great vision for his school. He was very excited to meet with us and to talk about his learners. We spent time visiting a first grade teacher. She had 33 learners, plus 7 more from a class that was split up because their teacher was sick. The upper grade may have more than 40 students. The differences in our schools was amazing. Their school had been torn down and a new one is being built. We hope to keep connected with the teacher we met. The kids were excited to see us and have their picture taken. The first grade class sang the South Africa national anthem. We both felt humbled by this experience. We are very lucky.
2 comments:
Wow, 33 and 40 learners! I think we're pretty lucky. I can't wait to see all the pictures. Enjoy your trip!
This school post is far less sad than your other one with the death rates from AIDS. Do you hope to stay connected by having your incoming kids connect with these students or will you just stay in touch as teachers?
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