St. Anne's Grade 5P & 5S
St. Anne's
Bahamas
Nassau
(Melody #032B0114)
(Melody #032B0114)
Hello to everyone who is involved in this project. We were most fortunate to first be involved in the Global Read Aloud project last year. We were even more fortunate to meet Melody and be touched by her and her story of bravery and courage. We just couldn't wait for this project to begin, so that we could have her visit us. We have taken a look at ourselves, and realized that many of us are no way near as brave as she is. She taught us to be caring, and in particular; take a second look at those who are differently abled. We have learned that a person's disability does not prevent them from having other abilities.
Our school is an old school built in the 1950s. We have stairs everywhere. It would not be wise for someone like Melody to attend our school, because the infrastructure is not in place to service a physically disabled student. We see that there is a need for ramps or elevators to be placed in our school to make it convenient for disabled persons to mobilize easily around our compound. While Melody was at our school, she needed to be lifted up the stairs, as our classes are on the second floor. The bathroom is close to our class, and has a large enough stall for her to use. She was able to fit right into our classrooms, as they are big enough for her to move around easily.
While in The Bahamas, Melody had a wonderful time. She visited the homes of the students, and she was warmly welcomed by all the families. We just had to take her to the church that started our school, which right across the street. Our primary school's vice principal was elated to see her, and made sure she felt like a "Bluewave" (that's what we are known as here in The Bahamas). She visited many of our pristine beaches here in Nassau. Her smarts was valued in our classes. She helped with presentations and Math. She met many of the children around our school, who were fascinated to learn about her. Melody was just in time to witness many of the athletes in Grade 5 receive their medals, at the medal award ceremony held on Thursday.
It was an absolute joy having Melody with us, and we wish her safe travels as she takes her world tour. Many of us are so envious of her opportunity.
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http://sasgradefives.weebly.com/class-blog.html
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ReplyDeleteI loved reading about what your class learned from Melody's visit! Thank you for sharing your blog about this project with us. I hope you will share your photos on the Photo Blog. Just click on the Photo Blog tab above and follow the directions to add your photos.
DeleteThank you for helping Melody travel around the world!
Dear Mrs. Bowe
DeleteDid your class learn that a person with disabilities is not as different as us? because that is what I learned when our class read the Book Out Of My Mined. you should read the book to your class.
~Sara :)
Yes I believed they learned that. I guess that is why they were so willing to embrace her when she visited. We did read the book last year during the Global Read Aloud project. When you hear the students talking about Melody, you would think they are referring to person that is very real. Many of the parents thought Melody was real, and I had to clarify that she is a character in a book.
DeleteDear class in the Bahamas
ReplyDeleteWhat is the weather like in the Bahamas, is it cold, warm, or hot. What color is the sand. Does it have clear water shores. If you can please answer my questions.
Sincerely Michael
Well Michael,
ReplyDeleteNice to hear from you? Where is your class from? The weather here is warm. We get a cold front that may last a day or two, but as we get further into spring, it will get hot. The water is clear, good for swimming and diving. We have sand of many hues; white, pink, tan. It really depends on which part of the archipelago you visit.