Panama City 06/10/2010
 
We arrived at our first Salvation Army school and did not know what to expect. Upon arrival we discovered they were two teachers short, what are the odds and were thrown into the mix. Over the next 4 hours we were given classes of different age groups totalling 150 kids. Children at the best of times can be a handful, but try to imagine 40 plus students with all eyes on us, trying to contain their excitement and us desperately looking at one another, waiting for a miracle and for one of us to start speaking fluent Spanish. This did not happen. Oh the power of body language, examples and lots of smiling. It actually turned out really well and we were able to teach a few activities and had a bunch of laughs. Once we got through all the kids we were pretty happy to have lunch which they generously provided. 


We would like to thank Majora Janeth Scott who received us ever so warmly, her husband for talking to us on the telephone even though he was busy and Norma Fredricks for crowd control and some translation. We really had a great time here and slept very well that night.
 


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Kent Jefferies

06/11/2010 11:28:53

Hi Rowland

I some how come across your web site. I love the idea of providing support for the salvos as u guys cycle down the Pan Am HWY.

Safe Travels

Kind regards

 

em

06/12/2010 19:09:25

Hey Bee you looked like you were having a lot of fun there and the kids too.
em

 

Daniel

06/13/2010 16:06:57

Hi guys- Well done I'm sure the kids will rememeber the fun time they had with you- I reckon that sounds pretty challenging in front of a heap of kids without speaking the language- much tougher than the biking.- Cheers Daniel

 

Jo

06/14/2010 02:32:39

looks like Roland was well and truly in his element! I guess its because we really know that he's just a big kid himself!

 

Sina Lologa

07/16/2010 04:56:45

Hey Roland... for a moment there I thought you were back in Room 3! Looks like you've still got that South Auckland classroom management down to the T!

 



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    Part of what we wish to accomplish over the next year is not only the cycling, but also giving back to the communities which we will pass through. 

    When we hit a town that has Salvation Army services, we offer our hands-on help for a day or two in the hope of encouraging the regular volunteers and also providing some relief in the volume of work that is demanded of them.

    We chose the Salvation Army because they are well respected, give practical help to those that are in need and they are also situated throughout Pan-America.

    We feel very priviledged to be associated with this hardworking organisation.   We hope that the work we do (albeit small) will be of some worth and also raise awareness of all the good work the Salvation Army does for others.

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