Have been in South Africa now for 3 weeks. It has been the best three weeks of my life. I am working very hard, there is soo much to do, but it is very enjoyable and everyone is so appreciative. There was a three week teacher strike at the end of June and so the students missed out on alot of work. We have been busy trying to catch up, especially with the grade 12's. To add to that, the Department only advised us the night before that students were to start writing exams the next day. It was horrible. How are they meant to do their best when they havent even been taught the content or had any time to prepare?
The students resiliance is so admirable though. Some have been staying up until 4am to try and study as much as they can (and thats even the Grade 8's). That is on top of classes beginning at 8am and finishing at 2:30pm for lunch. Then afternoon classes starting again at 3:30-4:30, breaking for supper and then evening classes (Prep) again from 7-8:30pm. They work so hard.
This weekend i have come to Polokwane (the closest city). We caught a public taxi (a minivan packed with 15 people). It was a very entertaining ride. Each taxi has huge speakers and pumps the best music. You sing and dance the whole way. I am visiting some friends and then tomorrow attending the Manche Masemola pilgrimage. It is a big service and worship day with about 2000 people. The mass goes for 3 hours and then there is a picnic lunch on the veldt. It should be an awesome experience, really looking forward to it.
Lots of love,
Carly
p.s. to all those who are studying or at school at the moment. Do not take education for granted. Make the most of it because you seriously so not realise how wonderful we have it in Australia. Do not waste our amazing resources and opportunities because trust me, there are thousands who are far far worse off than you.
xoxox
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