Our final day at Emafini on Thursday was bitter-sweet. We arrived at the school during the noon break. (We went to BayWorld in the morning) So I spent the 1st hour walking around watching the learners play and just be kids. We gathered in the "teacher's lounge" area and as the Emafini teachers arrived, they were dressed in their formal wear. Remember how colorful I said Women's Day was, well, this is almost a replay of what I didn't take pictures of. The ladies were all singing songs and dancing as people were arriving for the last ceremony. Please take a listen to a couple short clips. The harmony and parts are all without accompaniments and it is just beautiful.
During this farewell celebration lots of singing and dancing took place. In fact, if there was a break between speakers or presentations, there was a song!
During the celebration, a number of Emafini teachers spoke about their experience with the American teacher they got to work with. I recorded Ntuthu as she shared. My heart was overwhelmed when she said she thought she was finished but she learned that teachers are life-long learners. I am glad to have the opportunity to make a difference in her teaching career.
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