Sad Good Byes to Olives School

On the 29th Jan, we said good bye to the kids and teachers at Olives Rehabilitation Center School, and fellow GVI volunteers.

Chris & I had spent the previous night helping out at Tumaini Orphanage. The previous evening was hanging out with the kids at the orphanage and the morning was spent peeling a ton of potatoes and carrots. The 5am start at Tumaini had us exhausted,  so we only started teaching our classes at 2pm on our final day.

When we got to Olives school, we had a quiz in Science class. Everyone who got a correct answer got a pencil, or a sharpener or stickers. It was good motivation for the kids, and we managed to ensure that all the kids got a prize. In our final English class, we taught the kids about public speaking - and then said our goodbye speeches. Then about 10 of the kids volunteered to come up and practice their public speaking. Each made a very touching speech....

 

Lydia said "Thank you for all your teaching and god bless you"
Jonathan said "I tell Mr Chris and Madam Liz bye bye. I don't know if I will see them again. But, I tell them god bless."
Lucy said "I didnt't know a lot of Maths, but Mr. Chris helped me with Maths. And Madam Liz taught me how to write a letter"

All the speeches were incredibly touching, and got us very emotional. It was particularly hard saying good bye to Mary, who was visibly upset. It really did feel like we were leaving a bit part of our lives behind.

That night, all the volunteers headed out to La Marina for dinner by the river, watching sunset. Hopefully we will see you all again! But, either way we have made friendships that will last a lifetime.

Now, onto the next phase of our Kenyan adventure. We are off to experience the wildlife on safari at the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Park.

~lizelle