On Thursday morning three lucky fieldbase team members (Polly B, Hannah and I) headed out to check out the progress on Charlie two. It was particularly exciting for me as I was keen to see how things had progressed from the last phase in Hagaranahalli.
As soon as we arrived, we headed straight to the village primary school to see locum supply teachers Kate, Isabel and Lucy taking the equivalent year 4 class. They taught an amazing lesson on based on the health and hygiene syllabus created last phase on why, when and how to wash hands. The lesson was a good mix of interactive fun games with some educational stuff, which definitely got picked up despite the communication barrier of language.
After school, we joined in the daily chai (with ginger) break, and got some time to appreciate the winter wonderland created by the team, complete with Christmas tree, cards, decorations and a beautifully home crafted advent calendar. It was a quick break though and it wasn’t long before day leader (Sarah) motivated the team back to work.
We were taken on a tour around the village. It was great to see the 12 toilets built last phase in use (well not literally), and that the new 12 toilets are making great progress with the majority at the critical ‘1m brick height’, meaning that they are well on track to finish exactly on time for the closing ceremony.
All text by Josse Emanuel and photos by Polly Baldwin http://www.dynamicpictures.co.uk/ (unless stated otherwise).
Sarah (Ward)! Final phase! It looks like you are happy from your photo! :) very pleased for you. You have so much to tell me. When the bloody hell are you home? I cant find your email with all the details. I asked jamie but he hasnt said yet. My exams end on 1st Feb, then I have 2 weeks off until I start placement. Please come to stay!!!!
ReplyDeleteTo Sarah Ward (Charlie Two... I think)
ReplyDeleteWait what? You can build stuff now? Maybe that dream of a lighthouse is not so far away after all...
Since my last message I have been a booking machine. We now have flights from Bangalore to Calcutta and then from Calcutta to Bagdogra where we can get buses/trains/taxis to Darjeeling for the 23rd. Might be some impromptu floor sleeping on the way but I absolutely promise you it will be worth it when we get to Darjeeling.
Work is getting even more thrilling *cough* as we head towards Christmas. I'm now invigilating sveral exams which sounds important but actually means I sit in a really warm room and try not to fall asleep for an hour and a half. Fun times.
Did I tell you I got your letter? The later one arrived first so I now have no hopes of my last letter ever actually reaching you... To sum it up-
Some teachers inexplicably hate TA's and one of them was a right bitch to me.
It is ridiculously cold here. I now own a bodywarmer.
I miss you.
Lot's of love - Jamie xxx
For Sterling Grey
ReplyDeleteYour mom and I are very concerned that you get some mail from us. Of course we miss you very much and all the parental affectionate stuff.
The three week black-out is tough going. You should let us know when you come off of it and that you are well.
Your mom is healing nicely and she and I plan on seeing a dress rehearsal of Alvin Ailey this Friday.
Laila is doing well. She seems to be gaining weight, muscle weight but is frisky and playful as ever; whinny as usual.
Now that I know how to blog you will show Mimi and you should be getting more mail.
Luv you, miss you.
Dad
to Fiona Marchbank, Tango Six - hi, i saw your message and your photos and am glad your trek is going well, it sounds tough but at least when your falling down your getting up again!! - snow and ice everywhere here, Ross was stuck on the Bogs Brae for 12 hours the other day, i think he left work at 2pm and got home about 2am. My lovely Wednesday off today, dentist this morning and 'hair' do this afternoon. Ian and Agnes send their love. Keep safe Love You Mum xxx
ReplyDeleteKirsten Elliot (Charlie 2??)
ReplyDeleteIm finally starting to get the hang of using this and you'll be heading home soon!! Just had a look at some pictures! You look sooo happy and like your having soo much fun!!! Cant wait to see you!
Miss you lots!
Its unbelievable just how much i love you!!!!!
Lisa (your bestest friend in the whole wide world who you cant wait to come home and see!!!)
xox
For Kirsten Elliot Charlie 2. Hi Kirsten, Only a couple of weeks left. its flown by for us. Hope youre still enjoying it and can't wait to hear your stories on Boxing day. We'll all be here. Missing you and looking forward to seeing you again. Dad xxx
ReplyDeleteHallo Isabelle,
ReplyDeleteEindelijk een berichtje van je vader. Ik ben ongelofelijk benieuwd hoe je allemaal vindt. Het is leuk het blog te volgen en te constateren dat jij inmiddels WC's moet kunnen bouwen en dat de kindertjes daar kennelijk niet weten dat en hoe ze hun handen moeten wassen.
Wij hebben afgelopen zondag bij de Kempjes Sinterklaas gevierd en dat was heel gezellig, alhoewel we je natuurlijk daarbij wel een beetje miste. Nou ja, wij komen er wel door en zo te zien jij ook wel. Nog één week en dan gaan jullie met de Hollanders lekker naar Goa heb ik begrepen. Geniet er maar van en bedenk dan maar vast wat je ons allemaal te vertellen hebt. Zal wel heel veel zijn.
Dikke zoen, Pap
Jess Norgrove Charlie Two
ReplyDeleteSo impressed you are building walls now and can handle cement. And you look as if you're really enjoying it. Only a week left now! Have a wonderful last few days. We're looking forward to having you back and hearing all about it from start to finish. Heard about Cage against the Machine this year? Its mainly silence...! Granma out of hospital and convalescing nearby. Have been ice skating on the new pond its been so cold. Hope the parcel has arrived by now. Just in time to bring it home! xx Mum and Dad