*a blog by Gail Vest* a project starting in 2009 of my aid work in Cambodia with APHEDA (Australian People for Health, Education and Development Abroad) - http://www.apheda.org.au/
Monday, December 12, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Mollys Steiner Graduation
West End, Brisbane |
Class 7 at Samford Valley Steiner School |
Molly and her Mamma |
Reading their Class 7 Year books |
After party / relax |
End of Class 7 |
Karen and Molly |
Rowen, Alan and Molly |
Alan and Molly |
Graduation ceremony |
Story telling |
Presentation of gift |
Thanking Alan publicly |
Beginning of ceremony |
Teacher Alan Drysdale: "there is never a dull moment; it is volatile, energy flows and there is an amazing enthusiasm to take on all tasks and life as a challenge. This vibrance and vitality has made working with class a wild-horse-riding, hold- onto- your- hat pleasure".
Class comments for Teacher: Alan was "an amazing story-teller, very funny, told lame jokes, caring, never giving up, a great actor, a fun teacher, great company, awesome at directing and reading poetry, good at managing a noisy class, took the class on the best camps and excursions up the creek, very smart, always there to comfort and help, always giving the benefit of the doubt, knower of all things tellable, could improve on his jokes".
Teacher Alans comment on Molly: "A well honed, creative literary and musical disposition. A beautiful singer with a rich voice. A harmonious balance of external effervescence tempered by inner profundity. A strong sense of social justice.
Classmates comment on Molly: "Kind, radiant and beautiful, best friend for life, nice, funny, amazing, happy and fun, best singer, fun to hang out with, talented writer and musician, beautiful curly hair, can sing like an angel, great guitarist, generous, adventurous, creative and unpredictable, not afraid to show who she is, good to talk to, one of the nicest girls in the class".
The Steiner Graduation Day was wonderful, full of learning, fun, friendship and love. Congratulations to all involved.....
who took tamagotchi?
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Preah Vihear Temple - A place of pilgrimage and sacred worship.......currently swarming with khmer soldiers
Preah Vihear Temple is considered a cultural jewel, registered as a World Hertitage Site by UNESCO in July, 2008. The Temple is a masterpiece of Khmer genius, illustrating a significant stage in human history.
King Yasovarman I, began its construction in 889 AD, followed by King Suryavarman I, King Udayadityavarman II, King Jayavarman VI, King Dharanindravarman and King Suryavarman II finishing in 1150 AD. The temple consists of distinctive styles such as Bakheng, Banteay Srey, Bapuon and Ankor Wat, in dedication to Shiva - "Great Mountain Gods".
The Preah Vihear Temple has four levels with four courtyards, and is a place for kings and commoners alike to worship as it represents Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods.
To visit today you will find it peaceful, but you will notice Khmer soldiers present; guarding against the Thai.
APHEDA and partners visited the site to celebrate our 2011 project success.
who took tamagotchi?
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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