The sun rose high on the bright blue sky with its vibrant colours warming the face of the earth. A brand new day started and a whole adventure awaited us. We awoke feeling dazed but excited to set off for Sri Kumaran Children’s Home. The school’s layout was pretty impressive. The whole entrance was allocated for sports. There was a state-of-the-art basketball court and a soccer field under construction where students were joyously playing.
Our host students warmly invited us out of the bus and led us into the school. Our presence intrigued many students. Some were more open shouting their greetings whilst others were more apprehensive, just casting curious glances at us.
Then, we were ushered into their auditorium to listen to a speech by the school’s principal. We were impressed by the activities as well as the facilities which the school provides.
We soon made friends with our hosts and became very close to each other. Their hospitality was overwhelming and we were touched by their genuine warmth.
Our hosts brought us on a tour around the school. We found out that the curricuum is similar to ours, but the school’s location and new facilities seem to give it a slight edge over us. Oh how wonderful to have a school amidst a forest and lake!
We were so close that a few of us boys even started to play soccer on a sandy pitch. The girls were so wrapped up with chatting about studies. Our teachers had a hard time coaxing us to stop to have lunch.
Once back at the hotel, we mentally and physically prepared ourselves for the Sing-along session at the Thomas Children’s Home and Cyberwellness presentation at Sri Kumaran Children’s Home. We were also busy with packing goody bags to be given to the orphans at Thomas Children’s Home. Everyone enthusiastically participated in the rehearsals, willing to sacrifice our break time knowing that this simple gesture would go a long way in making the children happy. Excitement was in the air as everyone could not wait to give their best to put a smile on the children’s faces. All the effort and energy put in would definitely be worth while when we see their smiles …
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