Today we arrived at the upper parking lot and checked our names off of the register and all ate lunch by the buses. Afterwards we assembled in the gym and Mrs. Redler gave us all a talk about what we should do and avoid doing on the trips (dress code, respect, etc.). When this finished we all set off to the separate classrooms in which our meetings would be held. Mine was in the music room in the arts centre with about 10-12 other people.
The manager (?) of Shangilia came in and showed us a video he had made of the school. This included a detailed tour of their campus, what they have at the moment, and will need in the future. It also told us about the achievements of this foundation, and how it came to evolve. He educated us about how to act around the children, their emotional background, and the fundraisers we will be doing (assisted by Mrs. Haskel).
After this the seniors went up and organised us into different teaching groups (one for art, math, etc.) that we will split into when we travel to the school. They also told me that I'm to write the first link article!
After this was over we did some ice-breaking exercises. The first was a memory game, where you have to repeat the action of the person in front of you. Secondly we made a 'human knot' of arms and worked together to try and untangle ourselves back into a circle. This took a LONG time, but we eventually succeeded. The final game was the ninja one, where you have to block the various slices and slaps of the other ninjas (students) as they strike out at you.
Today was a great start to the year of service, and I can't wait to travel to Shangilia and meet the kids! I think that this trip will help me realise how little these children have, and how much they need to be helped. It may also inspire me, as I've heard that they're amazing gymnasts/performers!
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