Today we will be returning back to the orphanage to do some activities with the orphans there. We have definitely planned some interesting activities, games to entertain them and we are going to teach them to read. Some of us will be involved with building a library for the orphanage too. But before we proceed, it's time to fill up our tummies with breakfast first.
Once we were ready, we packed the things that we bought as donations for the orphans. Below are the pictures of the food items and groceries that we donated to the orphanage.
The journey from Golden View Hotel to the orphanage took us 30 mins to travel. Once we arrived, we were greeted by the happy faces of the orphans whom are glad and happy that we came back to meet them.
We started to get organised into our various groups to carry out our assigned tasks as discussed during the training sessions in Singapore. Our first activity was to read together with the orphans, led by Mdm Hamimah. The orphans were very responsive and we felt happy that they participated in the activities that we planned.
After completing the reading activities, we proceeeded with some colouring activities with the orphans. We provided our self-made colouring book for them to colour. We also assisted the younger children that need help in colouring.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the room, our "carpenters", led by Mr Zakir and Mr Khair, started fixing the shelves that we brought along for the library. At the same time, Miss Janaki and a couple of girls were organising the books according to the level of diificulties to be arranged on the shelves.
After setting up the library and completing the colouring activities, we played more games and even had a sing-a-long session with them. We performed the Singapore song entitled "Home" just like we practiced. The orphans also came up with a performance of their own, singing a vibrant song titled, "Laskar Pelangi". It was then followed by more games and interactions before we finally bid farewell to them.
Mdm Hamimah presented a token to the lady who is in-charge of the orphanage. We then shook each other hands, some of us exchanging contacts and Facebook to remain in touch with the orphans there. We had a mini photo-taking session before we departed for lunch.
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