Prefect Project Reflection #8
Today was the opening of the Mangere Refugee Centre, and what a great day it was!
The morning began with myself working with the Year 11s to package up all the sports equipment to give to the centre. This was great fun as we assembled the equipment in a nice shiny trolley to gift to them. We also placed a large red ribbon over the boundaries of our area, so that it could be opened formally.
Before the centre was opened and the equipment revealed, however, there was a small ceremony where there were a number of speeches (from Mr Kelly, the head prefects, etc) and we performed our item, before the sports equipment was unveiled and the centre was opened.
Once the centre was opened, we spent some time playing with the children, who ripped into the sports equipment like it was Christmas! It was great to see the kids react so happily to the equipment, and it made all our work seem worthwhile. It was a great to the project. The prefect project this year has taught me the importance of teamwork, commitment and understanding, and has given me a new perspective on the world; that of a refugee. Our efforts to make refugees feel a little bit more welcome in our country was a very valuable experience indeed.
This activity encompassed learning outcomes b, d, e, f, g, and h.
