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| Students in Fort Portal making CD's of Ugandan Pop Music |
In July 2009, a group of 15 Weston teachers, administrators and students
traveled to Western Uganda for a global exchange. The participants
volunteered in five primary schools and two secondary schools. Gifts
were brought over for each student. These included pencils, reading
dolls, English/Rutooro coloring books, soccer balls and solar
calculators. Continuing the focus on literacy, school-based gifts
included culturally appropriate reading materials and necessary school
supplies. Literacy based lessons were taught in all primary
classrooms. Read about their experiences on their
blog.
The four students traveling with the group focused on cultural
exchange. This included visits to primary and secondary schools,
conservation classes, and tourist activities. For most activities,
students were joined by Ugandan students. Some trip highlights included
building a fuel efficient stove and cassava mache chimpanzee masks.
Upon return, students completed projects to share their experiences with
the Weston Community.
Click here to view one of the projects.
