I figured a report was in order..What a wonderful, but exhausting week. First of all, a huge round of applause to Sinead, Ilham, Lucy, Samantha, Mary Anne, Vanessa, Lisa and Nisrene (who not only helped out brilliantly, but also brought about 6 children with her, some feat) and everyone else that helped. All of you were brilliant. And the art classes went well, too..
20+ children (of all ages) came to both sessions. All appeared to have a good time: making things, dancing around, listening to stories, jumping about, and singing.
On Tuesday the theme was Africa (the day after Africa Day, which commemorates the beginning of the pan-African political project).
That day we made clay pots, masks, and a jungle collage.
We also enjoyed some beautiful African music, Vanessa's wicked face painting and the story of Jumping Mouse which though not African, comes from another, native American indigenous culture.
On Friday the theme was seeds and stars, so we made stars & moon mobiles, half a robot (an unfinished masterpiece) pinned ourselves on the cosmos, and made more masks. 
We planted sunflower seeds to take home along with decorated watering cans (made from recycled plastic milk containers). 
Then some of us pretended to be seeds, starting inside the earth, then feeling the sun and the rain before growing tall, reaching for the stars (to the obvious S Club 7 soundtrack). Finally we had a little story, sing-song and a party for Peace Stars and Earth Children, during which time the importance of courage (to not quarrel unecessarily) and of patience and kindness were discussed. Readers will be glad to know even the grumpy stars were welcomed to the party. 
Once again, a big thanks to everyone, but also to Punto for the free portraits, which the parents really liked. But most especially, to Lisa for the delicious, DELICIOUS home-made fudge!!
