An update from the team

An historic day in the life of CFH Uganda, in many ways the fulfilment of vision that began in me in 1998 – a team of teachers and students from the UK partnering in real ways with Ugandan teachers and students!

-Trevor

A real privilege to see the nursery and pre-primary classes in action. Joining in with active rhyme time really broke the ice and we have had fun learning variations of our traditional rhymes with the children. During an afternoon nap for the children myself and the teachers, we had lots of time to share our heart and passion for the early years. 

-  Angie

 

 

 

 

I have spent 20 minutes looking at this screen trying to work out what to say here but the last couple of days has been such a whirlwind of culture emotions and eye opening moments that I think it will take years to fully appreciate what I've seen so far. What a great day in the school within five minutes of being in a class I was handed a red pen and was marking English grammar exercises, can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.

 

-  Chris

Feeling better and have been able to take part in nursery class – The interaction with staff and children has been so encouraging.

- Jeannie

On Africa! Today was great! Interaction with the kids was wonderful. Great insight. Can’t wait for Wednesday. #UG

-  JJ

It was very different being in a class of almost 30 people! It was different teaching and I had a lot of fun with Sophina and she showed me their dorms and it was a very good day,

- Abigail

 

I had a great time in the classroom, students made me dance which I found very interesting. Also, built a good relationship with the students.

-  Jude  

It was very interesting experiencing their school day and how they are taught. I also learnt how much we really mean to everyone especially our sponsor brothers/sisters.

-  Pete

Have seen and heard much to think about today. Everyone was very welcoming and I understand much more about how to teach classes of 60+ in a room equipped with a blackboard that is a difficult to write on with and with no text books!

-  Philippa

I had a wonderful time in the primary school today. In the afternoon I even got the chance to teach part of a lesson on poultry! I also did a lot of marking!! A highlight for me was meeting the senior lab technician (my counterpart in Uganda) and discussing their needs as a department. I’m really looking forward to shopping for science equipment later in the week having seen how much of an impact it could have.

- Jess

Having the opportunity to be in the classes I will be teaching on Wednesday and to receive such a massive cheer was great (not sure if it was because it is maths, or what.) Built good relationship with the head of maths and some of the maths staff. Really looking forward to Wednesday simply having a great time.

-   Edward

I loved capturing the experiences of each individual team member today. I realised that I had already made an impact with so many of the children by spending time with them. Looking through the images I have taken in the last 2 days, I see the true beauty in every child and the joy we are experiencing as a group xXx

-  Joyce