Community Service: Reflective Journal Two

We were all excited and eager to meet the groups of students that we met last week once again. Upon after reaching the school, I went searching for toilet with friend and had little difficulty looking for it because I was still unfamiliar with the school. Suddenly, a little Chinese girl approached us and gave the direction to the toilet. I realize that it was the girl that joined us together in Pace activity last week. I was surprise that she could still recognize me, which comes to made me realize that never under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, kind words, a listening ear, or the smallest act or gestures of caring.

We started our day by playing “Hypernyms” game done by Leon’s group. While playing, I was busy searching for my mentee and she turn up after the first game ended. I gave her a pack of chocolate that I won earlier which definitely brighten up her day. Once we manage to complete the exercise, Miss Kelly requested us to have some interaction among everybody. Since we manage to complete the game earlier, I invited her friend over to join our conversation judging by her bored expression. To ensure every student’s morale remain high and learn something before they go home, I decided to have some simple conversation with both of them. Surprisingly, Kannisya started to speak comfortably and provided me a positive feedback that everyone had a wonderful time enjoying the games last week as well as today, which made me felt our efforts were all worth it. Furthermore, she mentions that the banana peel song has definitely created an impact and memories among everyone. I believe I manage to have quality interaction with her and my mentee today.

At the end of the day, we have to give full credit to the group who took charge of the activity. Overall, we manage to play two games and one activity within two hours. With the smile hanging at everyone’s face, I believe that everyone had a wonderful time. However, there were several students who needed others help to spell out the words when comes to “Word from word” game. It was fun that seeing the entire student brainstorms the words they learn before. With the games completed, I hope that the students manage to gain some skills and knowledge.

In my opinion, the activities were fun but tend to lack of coordination. Firstly, most of us at the beginning could not understand what’s happening. Some group members of that particular group were not fully coordinated and communication was not there as well. This made me realize that unity is strength, when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.