Reading

A big thank you goes to Branxton Public School in New South Wales, Australia, for the donation of reading books!

Some of the children and volunteers with the thank-you banner they made

As posted previously, one of Branxton’s teachers, Philippa Furner, was visiting friends in Windhoek last year and gave a talk and demonstration to the ASP volunteers about a literacy program used in Australia for children whose first language is not English.

When Philippa went back to Australia and told her school about the ASP, they agreed to donate books they receive through the Scholastic Book Club. This is very much appreciated as it is difficult to get good books for different reading levels here.

And were the children excited when they saw the box of books!
“Can we read them now?”
“Can I just have a quick look?”
“I want that one!”
…were just some of the comments!

The old and the new

IKUA
Ikuaterua Mujetenga started coming to the ASP as a first grader in 2006. Now he’s in Grade 5 and still attending – and wants to for many more years!

Before coming to the ASP, he hadn’t heard much about God. Now Ikua’s favourite activity is the Bible Club and through it he has learnt that God created us all and is always with His people.

His Maths marks have improved from a D to a B symbol and he thinks his communication skills are much better because of the ASP and the constant interaction with the teachers and other children.

Ikua says he likes coming to the ASP because of the way the volunteers interact and the love they show to the children.

Ikua (right) helps his friend Tjingaitjita with a project

KUNO
Kunouoje is a new-comer to the ASP as she only started coming this year. Also in Grade 5, she says her Maths and English have improved even in the short time she’s been attending.

The activities Kuno likes best are Bible Club and sports – sports because she enjoys running around, and Bible Club because she is encouraged to ask questions about the Bible and talk about it with her friends.

Kuno admires the volunteer teachers – she says that their attitude and manners set a good example for her to follow. Her favourites are Tangee and Hauta.

Kuno busy with a worksheet

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE:
Ikuaterua = ii-kwa-teh-rwa
Kunouoje = koo-no-wo-yeh