Handover of Books to SK Sg. Maong Hilir
16th August 2006
Our club's Books for Sarawak Rural Schools Project, organized jointly with 3 other Interact Clubs in Kuching managed to raise approximately RM5000, to be divided between 2 rural primary schools in the form of books. On the morning of the 16th of August, 7 of our BOD, accompanied by Mr. Fadzilli headed over to SK Sg. Maong Hilir to handover the books.
Upon our arrival at the school, we were warmly greeted by the school principal, En. Mahmud, and the eagerly waiting schoolchildren. There were approximately 50 children from Primary 5 and Primary 6. All of us felt like teachers as they greeted us in unison. The event started off with a short speech by Mr. Fadzilli, who explained the purpose of our project to both the teachers and the students. He also stressed the importance of literacy amongst students.
Next, the students were divided into 7 groups, each to be led by a Rotaractor. Each group then chose a book and the Rotaractors read aloud to their groups. The students were also given opportunities to read to their groups. Plenty of laughter was to be heard throughout the room, and even the teachers couldn't help smiling at the antics of some of the Rotaractors. Just before school dismissal, the Rotaractors gave out stationery gift sets to all the students present. They also handed out pens and notepads sponsored by Swinburne's Marketing Department.
Upon our arrival at the school, we were warmly greeted by the school principal, En. Mahmud, and the eagerly waiting schoolchildren. There were approximately 50 children from Primary 5 and Primary 6. All of us felt like teachers as they greeted us in unison. The event started off with a short speech by Mr. Fadzilli, who explained the purpose of our project to both the teachers and the students. He also stressed the importance of literacy amongst students.
Next, the students were divided into 7 groups, each to be led by a Rotaractor. Each group then chose a book and the Rotaractors read aloud to their groups. The students were also given opportunities to read to their groups. Plenty of laughter was to be heard throughout the room, and even the teachers couldn't help smiling at the antics of some of the Rotaractors. Just before school dismissal, the Rotaractors gave out stationery gift sets to all the students present. They also handed out pens and notepads sponsored by Swinburne's Marketing Department.
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Rtr. Edison entertaining the studentsEn. Mahmud then invited the Rotaractors and Mr. Fadzilli for a simple tea in the library. Over Milo and kueh, the Rotaractors were given some suggestions from En. Mahmud about future activities to help the students of the school. They were also able to view the library's collection, which was quite small. As such, they all felt happy that the library would benefit from the project's contribution. It was indeed an exciting and happy occasion for both the students and the Rotaractors. It was a great feeling to see the students' happy smiles and to know that their efforts were worth all the time and sweat.
Lots of happy smiles! =DThe Rotaract Club of Swinburne Sarawak hopes to have more activities that would benefit the students of SK Sg. Maong Hilir, in the coming year.
Labels: Community Service, Literacy Project
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