Not sure who is happier - the kids or me. This year of homeschooling has made me appreciate people who do it full time for years on end - Congratulations - you are a SAINT! Whilst we have definately benefited as a family from it - and I wouldn't have had it any other way for this first year, it is exciting to enter into this new phase of life.
So...it is a small local school. It is run by three Americans, but otherwise comprises only of Tanzanians. The teachers are both locally trained, but also trained on campus at the school, as the Americans are determined to get away from the traditional teachers training. This involves rote learning, invites no discussion or creativity etc.
The classes are small with only 25 students in each class - it goes from Nursery1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten, then 'Standard' - or year/class 1-7. The kids will be learning Swahilli as part of their curriculum - as well as English! The lessons are all taught in English, so they will be fine in the classroom. On the playground they will need to definatley sharpen those language skills as I"m certain the local kids will be rattling away in their national language!!
The kids appear to have no fears...on the contrary they are pretty much counting down the days. We've been alerted to the areas that we need to improve so they integrate much easier. For example, Tahlia needs to be reading, writing, Amber's maths need's improvement, and Kia's writing needs to be neater. All achievable within the next 8 weeks before school starts January 3rd.
So...listen for the squeals of excitement!!! I'm sure they will be heard!!!!
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