Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Three new deaf and 13 hearing building students enrol for Feb.2010/11 course.


This was possible thanks to local deaf advocate West-Nile Ecumenical Vocational Training Centre’s appointment of Deaf  building course graduate Temia, above, as  an assistant building instructor.


Above and below, hearing students show the sign-names and everyday signs they cheerfully accepted from the new deaf students(circled) as term begins


Draft Mission Outline Sept. 2011-2014:

News from the Kidz


Maria:

Over the past few weeks I've visited several of my university choices including Leeds (Inter-national Development & Politics) 
and Hull (Politics & International Relations). It looks like these are going to be my choices, so now just to choose between the 2!


Jerome’s life: 
A pretty mediocre month. I’m learning more songs on the guitar which is good and Attempted to write one song too. Arsenal went out of 3 competitions in two weeks which was gutting. I’ve applied for 6 Olympic 2012 tickets. The best being: Tennis at Wimbledon, Football and Athletics with men's 100m. I can’t wait.

          I’m looking forward to coming back to the UK. Sadly, we’re out of water in our top tank so no showers or flushing toilets. Our only option is a latrine and a bucket wash. Found out we had 2 male rabbits and need a female so I’m going to buy one soon.

Laurence’s: This month has been okay for me. I have done a lot with our American friends, including a cycle to the Congo which isn't as far as you'd presume. Also we have played a bit of footy with the hearing and deaf at Eruba, and want to again before we go. It is the coming weeks that should be eventful as we travel to Jinja then Kampala (which will include me having a trial at my likely future school), and finally of course England. I am looking forward to this.

               Like Jerome I am planning to apply for Olympic tickets 230 quid's worth to be exact. I’m not rushing because booking them early gives you no advantage. Guitar is going okay. I think Arsenal’s being knocked out of all cups is a blessing in disguise. It is now down to luck I believe over injuries whether we will win the title. I can’t wait to go back to England  but I have several things to fill my time before.