Welcome to "Through a Glass Darkly" - my blog about my service trip to Malawi, Africa.

I left Canada on December 30th for Blantyre, Malawi, AFRICA. I worked with Friends of Malawi Fellowship (FOMF), the organization headed by my aunt Phyllis Labrentz. I taught English language and literature, helping secondary high school students learn to read and write English well enough to pass the government exams.
During that time I was also kept busy teaching guitar, singing, and assisting my aunt.
I left Malawi on July 19th and returned to Canada on July 20th.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

KVA GRAD

The King's Victory Academy graduation celebration was held on June 26th. What a wonderful time it was, seeing the joy in these students' faces! The students DANCED in! Like line dancing, but so much better. I'll post video once I get back home (where the bandwidth will allow me to).
And guess what: some girls were upset about not having pretty dresses to wear, so a group of the more well-off girls called a meeting---and they all decided to wear their school uniforms to the ceremony. What a kind, thoughtful thing for them to do.
Harry looked fantastic in his new suit. His sister came in from her home village to attend the ceremony. She was absolutely beaming!
A great day.

Principal  with MP for Blantyre (guest speaker)

He liked my guitar!


Harry, me, and Audess


English award winner

Harry and his sister
Head Girl

Head Boy giving his speech




Art award winner


Music award winner



"Smartest boy" (best dressed) award winner
(I think that's an accomplishment when EVERY student wears a uniform!)


 
Most Dedicated award winner
Best chapel Singing Group award winners
Most Dedicated award winner


"Smartest girl" (best dressed) award winner



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