From Edgbaston to Accra
on Kathryn Drake (Ghana), 09/Sep/2010 16:34, 34 days ago
Wednesday 8th SeptemberOnce my placement was confirmed with VSO I got back in touch with my old school, King Edward VI High School for Girls in Edgbastonhttp://www.kehs.org.uk/. I remembered someone coming to talk to us about something overseas and exciting when I was there, and I thought it might be nice to pass on the favour.  The Head, Miss Evans, warmly invited me to come back and give an assembly, and I eagerly accepted! The charity worker in me wanted to spread the volunteering word, the fundraiser in me was keen to introduce the girls to Teacher's Got Talent, VSO's fun school fundraising ideahttp://www.teachers-got-talent.org.uk/, and the public speaker in me fancied the buzz of it, which I certainly got.....!Sadly the presentation that I prepared couldn't be used on the day as the projector bulb had blown, so it was just me. No powerpoint comfort blanket, and I hadn't thought I would need notes!  Eeeek!  Anyway all went well (I think!) and I'm hopeful that some of the teachers and girls will keep in touch through this blog.  Hello to you if you're from KEHS and reading this!  See if you can spot yourself in the picture....:)