http://africa.potatoriot.com/2008/10/21/first-day-of-school/ Volunteering in South Africa Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:56:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 http://africa.potatoriot.com/2008/10/21/first-day-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:05 +0000 http://africa.potatoriot.com/?p=76#comment-90 Yeah, what’s going into the ground in that nice looking garden? Can we get a new photo of its progress. I have been working on a garden of my own, so my interest is selfish, but relevant. JK, but please tell. Are you two working the land as well?
Hope you are good!

]]> http://africa.potatoriot.com/2008/10/21/first-day-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:50:26 +0000 http://africa.potatoriot.com/?p=76#comment-74 you are doing such good work.
i can’t imagine a school where the teachers are indifferent, because it sounds as if the children themselves have a lot of energy and desire.
the main thing, i think, is think in terms of taking small steps. you will never be able to solve life’s problems, but you can do ‘small things’ that cumulatively make a difference. a smile, a couple of chickens, a working computer- it’s something positive for these children.
and i hope for you too.

]]> http://africa.potatoriot.com/2008/10/21/first-day-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:25:56 +0000 http://africa.potatoriot.com/?p=76#comment-71 “brilliant teachers who will show you how to do your job.” How could they not love you? It sounds as though the solution might be similar to the situation with the computers — first step, plug them in!

]]> http://africa.potatoriot.com/2008/10/21/first-day-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:22:10 +0000 http://africa.potatoriot.com/?p=76#comment-70 The kids are adorable, it’s great to see such big smiles given all they have to deal with. Sorry you have to keep being exposed to all the animal-slaughtering. To think, at this rate, you might actually be come used to it…eek!

]]> http://africa.potatoriot.com/2008/10/21/first-day-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-69 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:21:10 +0000 http://africa.potatoriot.com/?p=76#comment-69 Fifteen ancient computers? Andy must be in HEAVEN! Do they all have Linux on them yet? And which version of eBookman are they running?

]]> http://africa.potatoriot.com/2008/10/21/first-day-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:31:46 +0000 http://africa.potatoriot.com/?p=76#comment-68 i hope things get better with the teachers it hard to believe that. We in america have it so easy without even reliazing it

]]> http://africa.potatoriot.com/2008/10/21/first-day-of-school/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:25:03 +0000 http://africa.potatoriot.com/?p=76#comment-67 Hi Guys,
Would be interested to know what they are planning on growing, though maybe all will become clear as we see the progress. How do they share the produce? Is it eaten (assuming it’s all edible produce!) in school time?
More info please.

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