Sounds like an eventful experience. We went backpacking with my church group once and I had a girl like the boy you described. She couldn't carry her backpack, she wanted to be left behind, she cried and carried on, it was horrible and I was the one who stayed with her. You are a saint for lasting several days. I know it's part of the job, but you do it and you do it well, sometimes that's a hard thing to do. I think the main thing is that you care, you really care about the kids and that is what makes the difference. And you are right everything is worth it if you can just touch or reach one child.
Now rest and recoup cause it's going to be Monday before you know it. *HUGS*
Seriously I applaud you and your fellow teachers for your tireless work. When I was a child I went to a super rural primary school with a large aboriginal community and we in fact made our breakfast and lunch at school. We prepared our own food, learnt about healthy food choices and how our bodies need food etc and I have to say it was an awesome program. It was obviously there for the aboriginal students but reading about your experiences and those of my own in working in low socio-economic areas. I would love to see this sort of program brought back in to our schools as I think they are invaluable and perhaps needed in more areas today than ever. Your new principle is only half right, so good luck with that one. Hope you rest and recuperated... it's the Easter hols, hooray!
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Now rest and recoup cause it's going to be Monday before you know it. *HUGS*
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