Monday June 25th

What a day! I really enjoyed the leadership component today. Boon Ming and Yenda incorporated a tremendous presentation of the different qualities of being a leader. I think it is important for the high school kids to know the characteristics and its differences of being a leader. Boon Ming and Yenda demonstrated the differences of a “boss and a “leader” by performing short skits to the audience. A boss would say, “Go!” while the leader would suggest, “Shall we proceed?”

It was tragic to witness Tuan being attacked by Ti, the little boy (resident) with weaponry such as, water balloons and other massive amounts of water. I also enjoyed participating in the mock fundraising project where the high school students had to organize a charity concert and raise funds from leaders around the town. I believed this activity helped them for their public speaking skills for their future especially to aide them in their service project. As for the Curriculum component, I was glad to hear that the 15 May kids were responsive to the teaching methods of their teacher.

– John Ting