Today was very emotional. We were overwhelmed as we completed the painting at Sagail and it felt great. We painted the walls and the doors and even the teachers at Sagail started to help us paint . Apart from the painting, playing with the children was also fun and we took them out to play some games whilst we finished off the work.
After that we headed to Mtwapa Academy. We had biryiani for lunch which was really nice and then we were treated to a special performance of entertainment which was amazing. Everyone received special gifts from the school and individual students and Moses, we were all overwhelmed by how much they had come to accept us. Some of us shed few a tears, others managed to keep it inside, it was very emotional for everyone involved as this was the end at Mtwapa after 2 spectacular weeks which none of us will ever forget!
It is near the end now , we fly back tomorrow , and are ready to pack tonight, none of us will ever forget this trip , it has been a life changing experience which will live long in our memories!
Kash4Kenya Team
Jack T : Hi all can't wait to see you on sat and show you the amazing pictures i was one of the ones that cried today day but i am pleased to becoming back to tell you all about the trip. mum i would love it if lois was there to greet me on sat could you make that possible pls i would really appreciate it THANKS how was barca wishing you all the best love you lots Jack XXX :)
Rahi : Hello everyone, cant wait to see you all on saturday , hope your all okay , ive had an amazing trip , don't want it to end but it has to sometime , take care , all the best - RAHI ! :)
Hi, have a really safe trip back. Look after yourselves and make the most of your last few hours of this really special time.Proud of you all.
ReplyDeleteWe are going to miss our daily blogging session!
love to all and really looking forward to seeing you on Sat
Helen, Ollie and Erin xxx
Hi all, must have been a really emotional day for you all. Shed a few tears myself reading your blog. Have a safe journey tomorrow, treasure every precious moment you have left.
ReplyDeleteJack T can't wait to see you and give you a hug. i know really uncool mother - but have missed you loads! Have tried to ring Emma as per your request but there is no reply, they may still be away at the music festival? Don't worry will carry on trying tho. Agree with the halls about the blog, is very addictive, not sure what I will do without it!
Take care. Look forward to seeing you all.
Sam and Mark xx
Hi, love u, miss u . Have a safe journey and ill see u soon xxx
ReplyDeleteP.S Oh, i just have to tell u that i brought some amazing trousers yesterday. I think they r a love , hate sort of thing but I love them! ill show u wen u get back.That was really random.
xxx Chloe xxx
Ellies mum,
ReplyDeleteHi all, not sure you got my last messge so sending another. Its been a great two weeks for you all and a massive learning curve. Thanks to Miss Heggs and the grown ups for all their support, I probably think you supported them too. Have a safe journey home, looking forward to seeing you all. Ellie I got the postcard, missing you waiting for a big hug lots of love Mum xxx
Jack Hall dont forget to wish your Mum Happy Birthday....i am sure you are bringing her a present home.Enjoy you last day
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous, thanks!Watch this space!!!
ReplyDeleteHelen
Dear Jake, some great photo's of you. I bet you are feeling sad at the thought of leaving. We are looking forward to seeing you really soon. Sorry to say you will probably come home to rain. Safe journey home
ReplyDeleteLots of love Dad
To Jake
ReplyDeleteMy Asda advert has come out on tele. We saw it on channel 4 but if you don't see it we can show you it when you next come round to our house.
Love from Grace xxx
Jack Hall don't forget to clean your teeth as well...(just so your Mum doesn't have to remind you)...
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ReplyDeleteCannot believe your adventure is coming to a close, loved the stories and photos have been amazing. Mem disappointed not had an update on whether you conquered your fears and swallowed malarone whole yet. Cant wait to see you all on Sat. Safe journey take care
Love Mem's mumxxx
Em' Jack posted comment but on update!
ReplyDeleteHave a Fab' rest of time,can't wait to see you, safe journey to all. loads of love always xxxx
Anyone aware of estimated time of arrival?
I'm very proud of all of you. Jamie, I miss you and although I know you must have enjoyed it out there, I'm very glad you're coming home soon. You'll all have memories that will stay with you forever. Alex & Roo
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ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to read todays blog, sad that it will be the last and that your adventure is coming to an end. I am sure it must have been a very emotional day for you all (Laura i bet you cried)i hope you have all gained something valuable that will stay with you forever, from this trip and have a safe journey home. Laura ring me as soon as you get through customs, we have missed you loads x
Glad you had a good time Laura. Im going to this massive lake I found on google earth tomorrow on my scooter. Big Brother is good :P Lol , I am sad haha. Have a safe trip back. Love you loads xxxx
ReplyDeleteMake the most of your last day in Kenya everyone...it's been great reading the blog over the last two weeks, we can't wait hear all about it when we see you at Brocko on Saturday
ReplyDeleteWell done everyone. A great trip, fantastic blog and what wonderful work you have done.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip back...will be thinking of you all. Enjoy the rest when you get back..you deserve it!
All the best. Miss Darby
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! to all the teachers for organising, arranging this and just for being you (I already know how wonderful you at work, the experience they have all had is one they will keep all their lives - which they couldn't have done without you). I've loved the blogs (Jack I will miss the teeth cleaning saga!!!) and the photo's have been really brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLauren I have missed you so much and can not wait to see you on Saturday (two weeks with 3 males - you owe me big time young lady :-) Love you lots Mum xx,Dad xx, Sam, Callum & Tia xxx
This has just got to be the trip of a lifetime. Thank you, teachers, for organizing such a fantastic experience for everyone - and for taking Callum with you! Hope you all have a safe trip back home.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear more about the last two weeks, Callum, and to see your photos (you did remember to take one or two, didn't you?). Grandad and I are really looking forward to seeing you on Sunday. Love you lots, Grandma x x
Hi all, can't believe it's nearly over. Its been very addictive following the blog, what will us parents do now? Have a safe trip back. Are there any plans to hold a Kenya evening in the future, so that you can all recount your stories and experiences? A big THANK YOU to the teachers for making the whole experience possibly. Jack T - cant wait to see you.. Mum & Dad xx
ReplyDeleteHi Jake
ReplyDeleteI'm just going out to get a bit of shopping ready for your return...We've all missed you enormously.
A huge 'thankyou' to the staff for this amazing trip. A safe journey home to you all.
Jake's mum. x
Hi everyone, we would just like to echo the comments made by other parents about our thanks to all staff who have made this trip possible. It has been phenomenal from start to finish. A huge thank you and we hope that this is just the beginning of a long relationship with the Kenyan schools and people.
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hi shannon & team,
ReplyDeletewell done to all of you!! and a big thank you to all the staff and parents that have made your adventure possible. loved every minute of reading the blog and keeping up to date with all that youve been doing, its been fantastic!. shannon we have all missed you sooo much espcially me!, ive told everyone your not going anywhere again lol. hope that youve learnt alot and also had a geat time. have a safe journey home, cant wait to c u tom. lots and lots of love always xxxxx
Lauras mum and dad ....
ReplyDeleteJust checked the blog to see if there was an update before you begin your journey home. I hope you all have a safe journey and begin to reflect on your experiences. I would like to thank everyone involved for making it possible and for organising such a great trip but the most thanks goes to the 13 of you who have worked so hard over the last year to get where you have been. i hope you have all made many memories and taken loads of fotos to remember this time. Travel home safely x x
Love you loads laura and missed you like mad x x
Congratulations to all the teachers for what was obviously a very successful trip. You will need the rest of your holidays to recover. Well Done to all the kids for their hard work and ability to cope under difficult circumstances.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all a safe journey home.
Love Jack T's Grandad and Brenda. xx
Well done all. Safe journey. Catch you soon!
ReplyDeleteDebbie x
Mrs Robinson
Welcome back all. Not sure if any of the parents are reading this now, but just heard from jack T and they should be back at approximately 10:30.
ReplyDeleteWell done everyone! It all looks totally awesome. You've worked so hard and look like you've had the experience of a lifetime. Have a good and safe journey home, see you all soon. Ann-Marie x
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ReplyDeleteHi all, can't believe we are back and it is all over (so sad!!!) Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone for their support and especially for their messages on the blog that kept our spirits up and made us feel totally supported throughout the trip.
Thanks to the parents for their faith in us as a team, it was a huge trip and without your support and trust it would not have been possible. There will be a reunion, and chances to exchange photos and stories etc, keep checking your emails for details.
Thank you to the staff who accompanied us on the trip, who were fantastic and who, along with the students, became my 'Kenyan Family'. You are all amazing i couldn't have done it without you.
But total respect to those who deserve it the most, the thirteen students who were exemplary ambassadors for Brockington and also of British youth. From start to finish they were outstanding in every way! They have my up most respect and i hope that this experience will stand them in good stead for very successful futures. I hope that this is not the end of the road for us as a team! But if it is we will always have our memories!!!
Take care all, and have a great summer - whatever you are doing!
Hi, I needed a blog fix so here I am! Thank you again to everyone-we are hearing some lovely heartwarming (and some less so!) stories of your trip and we are looking forward to the reunion already.
ReplyDeleteOn a very positve note, Jack's trainers were deposited into a skip before we got home-Mr Green I now know why you bailed out in London-you had had 8 hours next to those feet-we couldn't even make it home. Thankfuly now, Jack, his feet and teeth have been duly disinfected.
Could we have a clothes amnesty when we reunite?sadly we have nothing to offer as very little made it back, apart of course, from a full 2litre bottle of Fanta-just what we were expecting by way of a souvenir! most notably, Jack seems to have mislaid a navy blue trouser leg-(yes that's right just one) so if anyone has it we have its partner!
We do hope this blog caries on for a bit, if for no other reason than to hopefully reassure ourselves that other teenagers pose equally trying problems for their parents!
Have a lovely rest of summer
Helen x
Afternoon. Well we're another family missing the blogs! I must admit that Jack T has done very well and returned with most of his clothes, albeit they're now undergoing a second machine wash and I suspect a third will be necessary. We've just finished looking at his 700 odd photos (most of which are quite good) and listened to some stories. He's now reconciled with his Playstation.
ReplyDeleteIts been an emotional return and Jack admitted that he had had the most unforgettable trip ever. When asked about his favourite part, he answered, without hesitation - helping at the school, as he felt it had made such a difference. Again, thanks to those who made this all possible - we hope other students get the opportunity in future and would welcome the opportunity to help with any necessary fund raising. This whole adventure has been truly inspirational.
Enjoy the hols Sam, Mark & Jack T.
It's the sad mother again... a mystery has been solved. On further questioning, I have discovered that Jack gave away all his brand new socks on Day 1-he thought that's why I bought them! and so was left with 2 pair for the rest of the trip. He wore those daily. The travel wash has come back unopened. That might explain something!
ReplyDeleteHelen
First time I have been able to write on the blog!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say that all of you were totally fab this last two weeks, both myself and Drew had an amazing adventure. Looking back at the photo's we acheived so much in the two weeks. Well done all!
One last time, have you taken your Malaria tablet, Emily and Jake???
Klaire and Drew
Jack H was seen wearing the trouser leg as a hat on the last day! Not sure what happened to it after that...
ReplyDeleteGreat news about the trainers!
Thanks to all of you, you made the trip so easy to enjoy.
Special respect for my team,Diego and Sid hakuna matatu!
Now, where did I leave my stone coloured paint, left handed screw driver and long weight?
I may have put them with my glass hammer...
Mister Drew
Hi everyone:)
ReplyDeleteThe last two weeks have been awesomly awesome and i have really enjoyed every moment of it. Its amazing to thing that in just two weeks we have done so much. Its been an physically and emotionally exhausting trip but i wish i was still there doing all the work. Thank you to moses, amina, and everybody else in kenya who we have raised money to visit, you have been brill. Can I say sorry to mr green and the other guy sitting next to me on the plane for knocking you both out with the stench from my feet. I would like to thank that random baboon on safari for making us all roll on the floor laughing after stealing ann's biscuits, and proceeded to torment her by munching on them where she couldnt do anything about it. Finally, a massive thankyou to all of us here for putting massive time and effort to make the whole experience a success, and everybodys endless humor:). Im looking forward to 2012;).
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteI am just going to echo what has been posted above really. The trip was an amazing success and we achieved so much more in our two weeks than I think anyone could have even imagined purely because of the hard work and positive outlook of every single student and staff member on the trip. Well done everyone!
I would also personally like to say asante sana my group (JT and Laura) for making my job as group leader so much easier!
Kwaheri for now!
Thank you Drew-I am truly re assured.
ReplyDeleteHelen
Well!
ReplyDeletewhat can i say!
The best two weeks of my life have come to an end! But i would like to say its not the end!
i would like to thank all the teachers so much for an astonishing experience and giving me the chance to explor a third world country!
i would like to say a special thanks to miss heggs and miss true. Because without theses amazing ladies the trip would of not gone ahead! Also to mr jones for being great support throughtout the trip and a great team leader. i still cant belive its over but i wil never forget and il always have the memories to keep hold of! I hope i can help with the 2012 trip! Mis heggs my paintings better than yours! Once again thankyou soo much to all of you and all the mums and dads that supportedd us! it ment alot! and i hope everyones still taking there maliria tablets! e dont want a cherl cole happning do we!
Loads of Love laura ( in a kenyan prounouncement)xxx
It's official, I'm crying again!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMiss Heggs
im still keeping in contact with people oput there. i hope you all are too!
ReplyDeletex laura x
Jambo!
ReplyDeleteHave just read the blog all over again and it brought back some fantastic memories. What a wow of an experience for all of us! (And I forgive the baboon too - hope he enjoyed the biscuits!)
Looking forward to meeting up next month for our reunion. What an amazing group you all are!!
Asante!! Kwaheri .. for now!
Ann True
just thought you would all like to know.
ReplyDeletethats the politiall issues our know over.
it was delt with in a civilised and sensible way so no one has been hurt. laura xxxx