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My story

 

August 19th I'm leaving for Rwanda! (But I need your help...)

As most of you know, I have just finished my teaching qualification within an SEN (Special Educational Needs) school, and to 'relax' over the Summer thought I would put myself forward to go to Rwanda with Handicap International, as part of a team of 12 SEN specialists, to promote inclusion of disabled children within education.

I've had my briefing day, I've met the rest of the team and I know what I'm doing...

The teachers in Rwanda have requested several 'training topics' or areas for discussions - these include how to include specific students with disabilities and how to promote children working and learning together.

As part of the trip I will be attached to a mainstream school for four days, and will be expected to observe lessons and provide constructive feedback, to teach myself (!) and to collaboratively plan with the Rwandan teachers.

It's going to be a tough challenge - class sizes are often up to 40+ pupils (although there is no limit as such!) within one room with one teacher...

I've been told there is absolutely no point in preparing or planning any lessons before I get there, as I will not fully comprehend the extent of how little the schools have until I arrive. The schools do not have any resources to use, group work and child discussion is practically unheard of (hence why the Rwandan teachers are particularly interested in it) and in some classes if it rains the children will not be able to hear me anyway because of the noise on the corrugated iron roofs...

The Rwandan government are intent upon improving their education system and Handicap International's project to promote Inclusion is carried out in conjunction with the Rwandan Ministry of Education.

We (the UK teachers) will be going to share and exchange teaching ideas and strategies with the Rwandan teachers and amongst our selves. As well as hopefully sharing useful ideas to be used in the classroom, I am certain that I am going to learn huge amounts myself...

I'm really excited to be part of this trip, however I need your help...

To pay for the trip each participant is asked to raise £1500. If we are lucky enough to raise any more then every penny will be given to Handicap International to continue their hard work.

So please, anything that you can spare would be such a huge help, every £1 is £1 more towards my target! 

Thank you for reading the (huge amounts of!) information above. If you think anyone you know might also be interested in helping me, then please do send them the link to this page.


Thank you!

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Do your thing miss millar! Donation by Matt Kepple 11/08/09  

Donation by Victoria Brown 02/08/09  

Some more for the pot! Good luck! Nx Donation by Neil Mallon 02/08/09  

I hope you have a good trip Suggles. Hag x Donation by Harris McQueen 02/08/09  

Good Luck mate! Have an excellent time! Gx Donation by Gemma Mason 01/08/09  

Hey hun good luck! sorry took so long started a new job and haven't got paid for 6 weeks! Donation by Jennifer Doran 31/07/09  

Donation by anonymous 31/07/09  

Hi sorry this is so late, hope it helps - good luck out there xx Donation by Amy Comper 31/07/09  

Hey Sophie. Sorry it took so long. Hope you have a wonderful experience. Take Care. Gx Donation by George Thompson 31/07/09  

Donation by Gareth Ray 31/07/09  

Hi Suggles this is not a donation but a bribe to come to London... xxxx Donation by Jimbo 30/07/09  

Didn't quite manage to crank up the total to the full 1,500, sorry.I know your gonna have an awesome time over there.Good luck.much love.xxx Donation by Ash P 29/07/09  

Great cause!! Best of luck mate! Donation by Andy Mallon 20/07/09  

!Muchous luck! i hope your arm isn't swollen any more :) xxxxxxxx Donation by Anwen 20/07/09  

Sorry it took a while! Good luck Soph :-) x Donation by Julie Knight 20/07/09  

We are very proud of you and want you to make it. Donation by Julie-Anne 19/07/09  

Donation by anonymous 18/07/09  

Donation by anonymous 18/07/09  

... here is a bit more! x Donation by Emily Millar 17/07/09  

All the best Soph! Donation by Matt Baker 17/07/09  

Have a good time Donation by Chris Slatter 16/07/09  

Donation by anonymous 15/07/09  

Go for it Sugs, this is very impressive and a brilliant thing to be doing! xxx Donation by Anna Moulds 12/07/09  

It's great that you are giving your time, at the end of such a busy year, to this good cause. We wish you well. Donation by Laraine and Forooze 12/07/09  

Donation by Cassia 10/07/09  

Best of luck!!!! :) Donation by Denise 09/07/09  

I think this will be a fantastic and very worthwhile experience. The school will be lucky to get you xx Donation by sue (second mum) wyatt 09/07/09  

Donation by Anonymous 09/07/09  

Donation by anonymous 07/07/09  

Congradulations. Enjoy your trip. Your father will be as anxious waiting as ever for his brave daughter. Donation by Tomis 01/07/09  

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