On the twenty-sixth of June, we paid a visit to Caritas Lok Yin Day Activity Centre by school bus at ten with Miss Wong and Miss Kwok. Before the visit, Miss Kwok had a rehearsal with us.
When we arrived there, we were given a simple welcome ceremony with a staffer giving a short introduction and the centre’s adult students beating drums. The drum beating was great. While we were entering into a spacious room, there was a big wave of greetings. Miss Kwok said that it was because the adult students were excited. Some of them waved their limbs up and down.
We divided into three groups of five pupils. First, group one played games with those students. They had to pass a ball when the music started. They were so cheerful that they clapped to the rhythm. When the music stopped, we asked for the name of the person holding the ball. After that, we had a matching game. We held cards which had patterns or numbers on them. Then, the adult students needed to match the cards in pairs. If they were right, we would give them presents like handkerchiefs and Oreo biscuits. However, most of them did not know how to play the game even after explanation. So, we went over to those students and gave them a helping hand.
Next, group two played the song Pirates Of The Caribbean on the violins in duet. One of the violinists played the violin at too fast a beat. But Miss Kwok thought that it was not a problem. We also acted out a play, Peter and the Bear, which was interesting. It was short though. When we finished, we found that there was a bit of time left. So, our teachers suggested us to sing the famous song, Below the Lion Rock together. Although some of us forgot the lyrics, the adult students were all delighted.
When we came back school, we had a reflection. Miss Kwok appreciated our good work. In this service learning, we had enhanced our leadership skills. While we did the preparation for the voluntary work, we knew that collaborative was important. We can join hands in problem solving and dealing with stress.
