Friday, October 24, 2008

REDHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PEN PAL PARTNERSHIP WITH RED ROSE

Megan MacDonald is pursuing an MA in Development Studies at the University of Nairobi as a Rotary Scholar. Before she came to Kenya she was approached by Redhill Elementary School in Tustin Santa Ana, CA) to find a pen pal partnership school for their elementary classes (Grade 2 and 4). She was happy to hear that she could be able to get that at Red Rose, and the students and teachers here can not wait to keep in touch with the newfound friends in the USA. Megan brought with her 49 letters which the Red Rose students will be responding to. I wish to welcome the Redhill Elementary school to our growing community of friends and also welcome other schools to join us. ASANTE SANA!! Megan looking forward to working with you.






Saturday, October 18, 2008

KATHERINE BLACKWOOD AT RED ROSE CHILDREN CENTRE

Yesterday we had a second visit from Katherine Blackwood, she had visited Red Rose last year with the her schoolmates from Potomac School. This year she is doing volunteer work here in Kenya and she could not let her stay go without a visit at Red Rose. The students and the teachers were very happy when they heard she would be visiting them. She brought school supplies with her and also shared her time with students. We are very grateful for the visit ASANTE SANA KAT!!!



Tuesday, October 7, 2008

SCIENCE LESSON ON AIR

These Activities on Air helps children to understand that there's air around them, be it Indoors or Outdoor.Children realise that they need air for their daily life.

PRESENCE OF AIR

1.Children have realised being surrounded by air, by; a) breathing In and Out. b) Using fans.

2. Children have gained the experience of air occupying empty containers by dipping bottles and containers in water to produce bubbles.

3. Children also learnt that balloons, flags and propellers are blown by air.

IMPORTANCE OF AIR

1. Air helps some musical instruments to produce sound by blowing, e.g. flutes and whistles.

2. Air also contributes to the blowing of balloons which decorates different celebrations.

3. Air helps most machines to move or work.

FINAL REMARKS:

1. Children have learnt that MOVING AIR is called WIND.

2. AIR is LIFE.