Day 3
Graduation, Cuteness Overload, and the Realization of a Supporter's Dream
Sorry for the delay in blogging, our WiFi situation hasn't been great. We have limited internet access. Asante (Thank you in Kiswahili)
Today was the big day for Pre-Primary 2 and Grade 6 classes. It was graduation day! The teachers had decorated the school with blue and white balloons, blue and yellow banners, and ribbons galore. The schooke amazing and the students were buzzing with excitement.
The Grade 6 class wore flower leis and sashes that said HOPE. They wore them with pride, representing the driving force of their school ..... HOPE! They had received the best education, and now they were moving on to Junior School. The students recited an extremely impactful poem to begin the ceremony.
Surprise, Surprise! The ENTIRE school is involved on graduation day! Each class took turns coming in while singing a song. Also, they would start their mini presentation by saying, "Before you are the Grade # learners to present a poem and a song. So sit back, relax, and enoy. Welcome!" After their individual presentations, they would then walk out singing the song they sang while coming in. These students must have spent weeks, if not months, preparing for this special day.
Just some Cuteness Overload for your viewing pleasure!
We were treated to traditional song and dance by multiple students. The boy on the left played his drum with the biggest smile on his face all the time. The students wore skirts, had cloth tied like shirts, and they were painted head to toe with white paint. This part of the presentation was very impressive, and it was our great pleasure to witness this part of their Kikuyu culture.
Some of the school chair members were present to celebrate with the students.
Things just couldn't get any cuter! The P2 class walked in with their caps and gowns and sang a song, Jesus Bubbling Over. We just could NOT get enough of these little ones. Their parents cam and stood with them in preparation to receive their certificate, and a picture was taken with Joy and their family members. These little ones will be big 1st graders next year.
Arlene was asked to take a picture with the 4 graduates and the enormous graduation cake. Head Teachers bakes the cakes herself every month and it feeds the entire school and staff, over 150. Half of this cake was for the parents and the other half was for the sstudents to enoy after they ate their lunch. Arlene and Raelyn cut the cake and everyone enjoy a sweet treat.
After the ceremony, we were able to mix and mingle with the parents and students. Everyone was so happy!
ThisCaryn Rowland alongside a student she has supported for many years, whom she lovingly calls "her Alex". Caryn has prayed for and loved Alex since the first time she laid eyes on his cute little face on his baby class support picture (age 3). What a dream come true to finally meet him on his graduation day! He is pictured with his grandmother. Alex has special needs and Caryn is overjoyed to continue supporting him as he will hopefully be accepted into a school, highly endorsed by Head Teacher Anne, specifically designed for students like Alex.
This is Joel and a former student of Huruma HOPE, Esther. Joel and his wife, Heather, have supported her for many years. She came to the graduation today and we were all in awe of the beautiful young woman she has become. She is now attending college and is doing well. Joel brought her a gift of a phone which she is quite happy to receive. These are tears of joy as seen by her smile. Joel and Heather love her so much and Esther loves them. This all started because Joel and Heather answered the call to GO! This is the reason we go, to give hope and build relationships!
Would you like to GO?!
Ask how you can be involved by contacting Suzan Bellis at 541-971-8061
