This past week, two more of our classrooms got together to learn about our collaboration with Mme Amanda and the children from Nabwigulu Primary School. We shared the information from the blog using the Smartboard and Google Earth. The students discussed the differences and similarities between our two schools and are very excited to learn more. They have many, many questions about what life is like in Uganda, Africa compared to what life is like here in Winnipeg, Canada. They are eager to tell you about themselves and created art projects that represent their lives here.
These are a few photos of our teachers, Mme Lachance with one of her students working on his art project, Mme Noel and two of her students, as well as Mme Hussey, our Principal with a Grade Four student. In all the photos, the students are working on their art projects and their work represents their lives here. Once the art projects are complete, students will write letters to our friends in Uganda.
As the students worked on their art projects, they were asked what they were learning and why they think this collaboration is important. Their responses were truly inspiring!
The children expressed that they are really excited to be learning about what sorts of things children from Africa do at school and at home, compared to the many activities they are involved in. They are curious about what sports and games are played and wanted Mme Amanda's students to learn about what hockey is. They also wondered how they could help because they have so many things (school supplies, sports equipment, etc...) and they would like to share.
And, they are happy to be "making new friends."
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