#casservice

[cas-ebastian]

April 2024

This month I used a hotel gym to workout and although it was exhausted it felt good at the sime time. I also had my regular tennis practice which I enjoyed. I typically don't enjoy physically exhaustive activities but they better my mental health.

I went to a preschool for service. This time round I mostly spent time interacting with the children instead of cleaning or preparing lunch. I really liked talking to the children about what they like to do and what interests them. I feel that young children are often overlooked and don't often get a chance to just make regular conversation in certain aspects.

I baked banana bread as I had some downtime and after making it many times, it doesn't take me long.

All these experiences were great.

[cas-ebastian]

March 2024

Creativity - Service

My younger siblings said they really wanted waffles, so I made it for them and my family. It took me a long time as I made a large batch. I enjoyed making them and it was an enjoyable experience.

[cas-ebastian]

March

Creativity/ Service

My mother had a few friends over, and I helped with preparing and arranging a variety of snacks and charcuterie boards. It was hard work but everyone seemed pleased.

[cas-ebastian]

February 10th

Together with a couple of my classmates, we volunteered to help at an event promoting our school. We spent a large part of our Saturday assisting with setting up the stand/ booth, talking to interested parents with children of mixed ages, distributing leaflets, and more. After a couple of hours, I was starting to feel tired but kept doing what I had to do.

[cas-ebastian]

February

During a biology lesson, we conducted an experiment during which my friend knocked over a can of coke and broke a few test tubes. I was kind enough to assist in cleaning up the glass shards. It was a really amazing act of service on my behalf.

[cas-ebastian]

In the first week of February, I went to the preschool for a little longer than usual as I had more time this day. I did a lot more than usual and it was exhausting because I went alone and was kept busy. I enjoyed the experience though of spending time with the kids and helping the teachers with various tasks.

[cas-ebastian]

30.01.2024

We went to preschool for service and I think this was probably one of the best times I've had there.

We started by sitting in a circle with the kids, and the teacher explained the importance of silence in certain situations and how it can be helpful. Ensuite, we prepared lunch and sat with them. After lunch, we had time to draw, do worksheets, play, read, etc. I'm not sure why, but it was generally calmer than usual, which I liked (the kids were amazing).

As we were leaving, we walked by Miss Małgosia and talked for about our experience working with the kids. I told her that being a preschool teacher is one of my career options as its something I've know for a long time I would love to do and she explained that she can send to my form teacher materials related to become a montessori preschool teacher which I greatly appreciate.

[cas-ebastian]

On the 9th of Jan we went to the preschool to help out, and it was really good. I had to read to the kids which I don't really enjoy but it wasn't too bad once I'd finished.