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My first day back and I still can't wipe the huge smile away. Each child, they are still how I remember they were a month ago, all smiling, and there are now new faces too. It's the start of the new school year so the children have been moved into different levels although some have stayed in the same as 'last year'. Riding through the school gate seeing Tammy take assembly was just amazing-it was like I had never left; hugging the teachers to say hello and asking them all how the Khmer New Year was for them. As this week is only a 3 day week for them it has been classed as a 'fun week' so that the children get to know each other and become familiarised and refreshed with how Abc's run. Next week the lessons will begin properly. Next week I'll also be in charge…..
I've been responsible for things before but nothing this big! Tammy asked me on Paddys day(last month) whether I would be able to stand in for her while her and Matt go away for a few weeks in May. I was so so shocked and excited at the same time, I obviously accepted. Today I was given lists and information about school drivers, breakfast club and payment as well as contact details for everything. For some reason, I'm not sure whether I just took it in my stride last month or forgot it was going to happen, but today it suddenly gave me a shock. A shock because I realised that I will have the responsibility of 150 children and 6 khmer teachers... plus the volunteers who will be arriving next week. I will also be looking after the drivers who fetch and carry the children and other drivers who take them to football. Tammy and Matt leave on Sunday for a week and then again the week after for two…eeeeek! It's actually happening! I am very excited though and it's lovely being back at ABC's and Rice. So with a big responsibility here I guess I have a lot on…..watch this space!
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N & G xxxxxxxx What a challenge for you!! I know you will do well! it's a great opportunity and great on your C V. I love the picture of the boy in the Tee shirt showing the Rotary symbol with his bike and the A B C'S and Rice background, could you send me that one separate it would be a good one for Grandpops to show Rotary. Enjoy Lots of Love