Chris Stevendale

Well sadly, all good things have to come to an end.  What an amazing experience I have had.  The 9 schools that we visited were all very different, each with its own needs - I will never complain about a lack of resources again.  The staff and children were all so welcoming and seemed to enjoy our visits.  Hopefully, some of our S3 pupils will soon be writing to learners at Bergendal where I have tried to establish contacts.  We took along a selection of gifts to each of the neediest schools.  Items such as footballs, skipping ropes, books, pens and pencils which will hopefully be put to good use and we also gave each Head Teacher a small gift as a thank you.  I hope that they will read the material that we left about our own schools with interest.

The many visits that we made were wonderful too.  I think my favourites were the trip around the Cape Peninsula - so rich in wildlife and plants and such beautiful scenery.  Standing at the Cape of Good Hope was quite an incredible feeling.  Also, the trip up Table Mountain was very exciting.

Cape Town is as safe as any other city, as long as you take advice and stick to the tourist areas at night, or take a taxi.  I was a little anxious about safety before I left, but did not ever feel threatened.  The beauty of the area is outstanding and I do intend to go back as soon as possible.

If any teachers out there are thinking about applying to go on a study visit with LECT then apply as soon as possible.  I was so delighted to be given this chance.  Time now to blog-off!

Devil’s Peak