July 2013 Monthly Achievement Report
15th July 2013
Construction
Galore
Fishponds
and floorboards were the order of the day for our construction volunteers
during July 2013.
We assisted several students to build an
extra fish pond 5m x 3m. GVI was thrilled to offer this unique experience
of working alongside Lao students who
have deafness to our 2 British female construction volunteers. The Lao students
were amazed at how the girls got stuck into the work, boots and all. Well done
Lucy and Olivia! You made us all proud!
The school
teaches its students both the standard Secondary
School Curriculum and a life skills program. It aims to ensure that its
students are both educated and trained in practical skills before they return
to their villages at the end of their period of time with the School. The
students raise several species of fish which serve as food for them and they hope
to eventually be able to sell mature fish as an income earner for the many
expenses the school incurs.
The second
construction project was less glamorous but necessary and long overdue. A
skilled volunteer undertook the challenging job of repairing and replacing
broken floor boards in the classrooms and administration room. This completed job now means that the Novices’
or Teachers’ feet aren’t in danger of slipping through the holes. Well done
Geoff!
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