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February 19, 2007
Monday again (Katy)
Monday again and the weekend seemed to go so quickly, so up we got at 5.30am and rode into school. First lesson, 7 - 8am was slow as usual. Most of the children are still half asleep, but who can blame them at that time in the morning. They are becoming more confident though and even try to ask questions sometimes. This usually entails shouts of "Cher, Cher" (as in Teacher) and then bits of Khmer, English and sign language.
It's quite hard not speaking the same language as your class. Lessons are fine because I have a plan of how I'm going to get things across. Outdoor lessons are another matter... Today when I reached Lolei there were only 6 people from a class of 30. There wasn't even a teacher there!
I tried asking those who were there what was going on but they didn't seem to think there was anything different. I just carried on as normal and it remains one of those Cambodian mysteries. ( It may be something to do with Chinese New Year, but I don't see why so many of them should be off for that as Khmer New Year isn't until April).
I can't believe this is our last week of school here. It's all gone so quickly. Just a few more days and then we move on.
Posted by admins at February 19, 2007 8:40 AM