This morning began with a presentation to the sisters of the Child Jesus who administer the Kacema Nusama (Good Shepherd Orphanage). They were given framed pictures of their founder Bishop Stephen Larue, Sister Theresa Nagosa the first Zambian sister in the order and Sr Bernadette Stuart the first Zambian superior general. They were restored by Port photographer Bob Martin who made an amazing job from some very old grainy pictures. The sisters were thrilled to receive them and they will hang in the orphanage.
Today was another work day with lots of activity. John and John finished their inventory of jobs that were identified as a priority. The pit dug earlier, to serve as a septic tank had its block work was finished. Charlotte worked in Mr. Chisembe’s class and taught them card games to reinforce math concepts. Betty Jane was back in the music room. She glowed as Kennedy, totally blind, and a student for two weeks played the tune Kumbaya on the keyboard. Another two-week student Ester played the drums. Both students were beaming with pride. The power of music!!!
The students were participating in a debate held in the multipurpose room. Students from nearby schools participated. There was a lot of spirited debate by some excellent speakers.
Colleen’s student mentors have now turned in to student teachers. They now take the initiative to teach others and are getting to be very skilled players of cards, dice, dominoes and snakes and ladders. Today was challenge day as we tried out the chess game. An overview was given but decided to leave it to a more experienced players in the school staff. The braille Scrabble board was brought out for its initial game. We had a combo of braille and sighted Scrabble. It was Goodson (sighted student) and blind teacher Mr. Vincent. The game went on for about an hour with excellent moves on both sides.
Many students gave short talks on how they appreciate the materials brought from Canada. The materials donated are being utilized to the fullest and bringing great joy.
ICC members had a visit from old friends, Gift Kabonde a nurse, who came in by bus to see us and Geoffrey Kabwe our driver from previous trips. It was so wonderful to see them both and catch up on news.
Saturday, we have a very full day. We travel to Mporokoso a 7-hour journey in the school bus. Sr Marjory and Sr Agnes will travel with us and we have several stops along the way.
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| Some little cuties in their new clothes. |
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| Presentation to Sisters who run the orphanage. |
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| Emanuel the plumber with two carpenters and the brick layers. |
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Shadrix and Goodson getting ready to make
a memory game for the visually impaired. |
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| Waiting their turn at the debate. |
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| Computer teacher Dorothy |
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| Blind children enjoying new braille learning supports. |
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| The maize is ripe. |
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| Snakes and Ladders |
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| The chess attempt |
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| Goodson and Mr Vincent learning Scrabble. |
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| ICC members with Geoffrey |
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Charlotte, Winnie, Colleen, John MI, John G,
our little Sister Marjory and Betty Jane. |
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| Loving those new dresses |
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| Alice Chonga and Gift Kabonde. |
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