This week in the IP section in Cornwall we had to say goodbye to our first batch of kids. It was an emotional day but realizing that we had accomplished our very first cycle of language students seemed to have an odd accomplishment and eagerness for the next bus- load of children ready to torment us.
Looking back on all the moments from our first workshops, and evening events, etc. We have been anywhere from scared senseless to bonding friendships that would last longer than the given two- week sentence. This week in Cornwall had been one of the rainiest series of days that has yet to be seen around. In one day we have had more rain than in a whole month. Yet this did not temper our moods.
The IP team came up to the challenge and found ways to entertain and motivate the kids to stay in a good mood. On one evening we had a casino that soared with everyone’s excitement. We as a team made paper money printed in the model of the American bill that best represents the casino atmosphere. Our faces, each of the IP staff, were printed onto the bill.
Handing each child a certain amount to gamble with they circulated throughout all the tables trying their hands at blackjack, Texas hold’em, dice, and five -card draw. After everyone accrued large amounts of money they could spend their earnings in the office where the IP store is located. Workshops as well pulled the students minds off of the rainy days. We played ping pong tournaments, indoor badminton, dance class, and especially handcrafts where the children decorated the ocean in preparation for the evening events displaying the work of the very talented students. When the students finally had gotten to know one another and the awkward tension had fallen the evening events went off flawlessly. Karaoke night filled the air of bad singers, YMCA dancing, and we are the champions getting lodged in your mind. The IP disco was almost every other night after an event; man do the Italian students love to dance! The theme parties were probably the most popular with beach, and a cross-dressing the children went stark mad with dancing.
Some of the boys looked like girls, and the girls like manly boys. It was a true gender confusing night. The weeks have gone by so fast for our first group of children. There was hardship, turmoil, and hair ripping events. Over all above everything the children made the whole experience worth every minute. Seeing them exceed and actually learn and understand English makes it one of the most rewarding things to witness.
Jon
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Tags: Ausflug, Englisch, IP Dance, Open Stage, Party, Strand
