Tuesday, April 26, 2011

School Preparedness Program at Sg. Genaan

July 2010, I went to Kuala Binyo during the first day and Sg.Genaan the following day with MERCY to conduct a school preparedness Program. It took us 3 hours drive to Bintulu from Miri. Then about 2 to 3 hours Boat ride into the interior. It was quite adventurous. During SPP, we basically share with the students things to do and to be prepared for disaster. Example, flood. One of the area we went was actually on high tide during that time.
Raff, our shy photographer.
A bit of ice-breaking and warming up with the children with some Chicken Dance!! xD me like dancing chicken dance with children.. especially when they get so excited. haha..
Some little things I find it interesting. These are the in-house hostel students cup.
Raff sharing the joy of photography.
My lovely little children's presentation~~ (Group that I facilitate.)

Saying Goodbye.. ow~~
During the boat ride, we get to drop by one of the stop. It was a temple call "datuk kong". According to the local, it's a Chinese temple, with a muslim God. A boat sank under this temple many years ago and was cast into stone. Interesting yeh? ;)
The second day stop was to Sg.Genaan. During this visit, I got the opportunity to lead the SPP. It was my first time, nervous but Fun.. keeping the kids in control is a real skill that need to be mastered. haha..
A preview of the little school Cafeteria...
Me xD hehe
In the afternoon, we were invited by the Headmaster for lunch. This is some craft work his wife does.
School Hostel.
Look at that! Our activity was conducted at an open area. By the river. Ain't that cool?!! haha.. There was even a sampan riding pass. You can only see this during high tide.
We had some leisure activities with the school teacher too. How do u balance 6 nails on a nail? It took us quite some time though.
Sg.Genaan children. =)
Before leaving.. ow~~~the children lined up to say thanks to us.. that's so sweet...

Thus, after that evening, we had our boat ride back Bintulu, and drove back Miri directly. It was a beautiful experience to have the chance to see another place. It was an eye opening experience. Example, it was my first time to see people using antennas connecting to cellphone for connection. Each house have their own little antennas which was so cool.. and light's off by 10pm and most of the people travel by boat. I enjoy the peacefulness and scenery. If I had the chance, I would love to come back again one day. =)

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