Kilinochchi Nurseries
The team woke up fresh with 4hrs sleep. Breakfast was served
and we were on our way to our first pre-school however today was slightly
different. We were having a celebration as Ocean Stars were officially opening
a new building, containing a well and a kitchen for the school, that OST had
funded for them.
We arrived to the sound of loud music as we met the children
and teachers, who presented us each with a flower garland. After a quick meet
and greet Dan got the kids warmed up with a quick clapping game and Julie then
read them the story (Giraffes can’t dance) which they seemed to really engage
with and love seeing the pictures of the animals. When story time was over we
all did the Hokey Cokey…an Ocean Stars classic.
Now to the opening. Dilanee and trustee, Jen, cut the
ribbon, revealed the plaque and declared the building open. This was then
followed by thank you speeches from a number of members of the children’s home,
including the vice-president. As another very special thank you they also
presented each of the team with beautiful a piece of Sri Lankan fabric.
After the thank you’s and presentations, we then split the
team. One stayed at the pre school and another visited one down the road. We
then all completed crafts and did songs with the children, as well as giving
each of them a teddy that had be bought with us. They were so overjoyed with
their gift and loved having us all there. We didn’t want to leave.
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