April 2016, visiting schools

April gave me two Days for visiting our schools as they finish in May for the summer. I was able to visit three of the four pre-schools. I was impressed by the letters and numbers that they have learned. The Ministry of Education gives them the curriculum and it's a great guide for the teachers.

The meals that we fund via the generosity of El Omri are nutritious. It may be the only meal some of them get a day. Blood tests show that they no longer have rickets or anemia. Two schools were serving cracked wheat with tomato sauce. If one child seems mal nourished in a class the teachers contact the parents and see that they see a doctor. 

We still provide glasses for those in need. Last month we provided a little girl with a hearing aid. The pictures again show the activities going on in the various schools. The new musical instruments are greatly appreciated. Music is very much part of life in Gaza.

Sister Susan

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