I think its time for my blog so here it goes. Sorry if its not what you expect but its the truth. When i first met the group i thought the trip was gunna go badly because i judged people by there appearance but when i got to know them i then realised that there …
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BBC Radio Solent
Charlotte, Lauren, Charles and Bezza went on the Julian Clegg Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Solent this morning to talk about the project. You can listen again on iPlayer by clicking here. (Available until 16 March). It is at about 1:13:30 from the beginning. There is also a story on the BBC Hampshire Page.
charlotte wardner
Well this is my second blog, so a personal best for me J. Towards the end of our last days in the Philippines Frezza (Mr freeman/Eric) asked me if I would like to design and paint my own mural onto a wall behind the new playground after looking through my sketch books and my drawings …
Back in england
Our last day in the Philippines was a very tiring and emotional day. Saying goodbye to all the new friends we had made, including the children, was very difficult. Many of us recieved notes and present from the children at the Tondo school, and all the children put on a very special assembly to thank …
THANKS From Sheila Elsey
I just wanted to thank all the parents of the young people who came on the trip to the Philippines, your children have been exceptionally well behaved, thoughtful and caring. They have been so much, seen so much and have worked in conditions that they could never have thought existed. I am so proud to …
ruby’s journey
from the day Wilko came into our year 9 assembly on one of the first mondays back from halfterm, was the day i knew was going to be very boring. And then i sat down and watched him play the video of the 2008 philippines project, and i listened, and i hoped and wished in …
Gemma’s Blog
Yesterday I went to Tondo school I was a teacher’s assistant in a grade one classroom it was really great to be in the classroom as you can tell that the children really appreciate school. Also it highlighted how much the children need an education. We helped the teacher to mark the books and I …
Ruby’s Day
Yesterday, I went to the Tondo School to help out in grade 2 classes. We had so much fun; I joined in with their English activities, art and Philippine language as well (which was very confusing)! The children in my classroom were doing an activity where they had to write a sentence using above, below …
Sheila Elsey First Day
Nothing could have prepared me for the sights, sounds and smells of our first day in Manila. We went on a tour of the schools and the dump site. As we were driving from our hotel you thought you saw some poor housing and poverty, you drive on a bit further and the scenery kept …
charlotte wardners first single blog
Well this is my first blog, and probably my only blog, says nozza in the background. Well the first week is over I feel like a changed person already to be honest I never thought this trip would of effected me so much. I have had so many mixed emotions it’s hard to understand why …