First Day at School.

Monday 18th September.

So off we set on foot with our tiffin box and our new friend Parbitra. Parbitra is one of the teachers at my school and keen to talk in English as we walked. Viv's school was closed today so we both went to the village school. It is a truly lovely walk to work and the view from the playground is quite stunning....right down the Kathmandu Valley.

We have now observed and joined in with four lessons of English between us. The teachers are really keen for us to improve the childrens pronunciation in particular and hope to learn what they can from us as well. There is much to be done. I am looking forward to being able to go a little further with some of the lessons but for today all I did was a little talk and chalk while the children are still learning to trust me. They are really shy. The timetable is somewhat of a mystery to me as yet, but no doubt it will all become clear or not. Its all rather laidback.
Viv has two first days at school because she starts at her own school tomorrow. They are putting on extra classes before school for interested year 9's (which is actually age 15 and not YEAR 9 as we know it). It looks as if the whole year group will turn up. She has a new friend to take her to school too. One of her pupils has taken the job and it seems to be an honour.

Afternoon and we have walked uphill to the Tibet House internet cafe. Heavenly views from here too. And lemongrass tea.....
Love,
Jill x