Pre-school day

Over the past 2 weeks I have been working in the village of Nacula at their Kindergarten. Kindergarten operates from 9am – 12pm everyday with an average of about 15 children a day, ranging from 2 years to 4year old. During the session we sing songs, practice learning our shapes and colours as well as learning the alphabet and numbers. The children are then involved in free play where they can draw, play with blocks or use flash cards to continue practicing their shapes and colours

On Wednesday 3^rd October I was lucky enough to participate in Nacula Pre-School Day. We invited all the parents and elders from the village, as well as the chief and minister of the Pre-School. The children put on a performance of the songs they had been learning and we displayed their work around the classroom, including photos of the past week’s activities. Miss Julie, the kindergarten teacher gave a speech to the parents on the importance of health and hygiene of their young children. Following the performance the women of the village provided tea and cakes for morning tea. I was privileged enough to be asked to sit with the minister of the pre-school who wanted to know my opinion on pre-school education and improvements that he could make at the Nacula Pre-School.

This volunteering experience in Nacula Pre-School has been eye opening. These children have limited resources however are still so eager to learn and play. I felt so welcomed every day walking into the village with every person saying ‘Bula’ to me and inviting me to any village event that was occurring. The children of Nacula Pre-School are beautiful and while the villagers were grateful to have someone to help teach English I am just as grateful to them for allowing me into their community. 

Pre-school day