Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Marie and Brian's visit March 10 to 15th 2014 pictures by Neill Taniguchi -visiting Canadian friends.


First meal in the new classroom


Now the blender is run by foot power

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Kids love seeing themselves on visitors' tablets. 


                                                                                                        


Playstructure removed from Palestine                                                  

                                                              
                    Brian explains how the move will take place.


        Notice hydro lines                                  



  Unloading


New shelving installed to serve as
a boundary between two classes in the biggest building.

  New shelving in the kitchen

Waiting to begin art project at San Juan centre. 


Alfredo hard at work on his painting.









Bubble paintings -nice when dry but messy to do.



The kids worked hard on their pictures. 














                                       Marie helps the very young with their bubble pictures.


Sunday, 20 April 2014

Heritage College visit February 23rd to March 5th 2014

   Laura from Heritage surrounded as she
tries to give out shoes to kids at
Punyebar.


Heritage students seated in front of the Guatemalan
teachers at the workshop in Panajachel



Trying out the maze made of recycled materials.
This year's theme was using recycled products to
make classroom supplies.


Paty watches as teachers try out
the fishing game.



        Workshop participants enjoy snack.
                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                 
Working with one of the storyboards
in the teacher package that was prepared by Heritage College.


This workshop is a great day of fun for Mayan
teachers and the Heritage students.

 Lunch time-and time to visit and share.


Following the workshop, it is back to the learning centres
where the children get to try out the new activities.