Finished Products!

Throughout the 10 days that the work team from Ontario was here a lot of different projects were completed.  A couple blogs ago I posted a list of projects that we wanted to be finished before the team went back to their loved ones.  (An aside:  Thank you loved ones for allowing the team to be here for ten days, we really enjoyed the time they spent here.)

     1.  Building a new food depot. FINISHED
     2.  Building a roof over the propane storage area.  FINISHED
     3.  Building two more storage cupboards.  FINISHED
     4.  Building a library.  FINISHED
     5.  Repositioning three walls so that we can have three bigger classrooms.  FINISHED
     6.  Building a playground.  FINISHED
     7.  Putting in a couple of washrooms.  FINISHED
     8.  Building awnings over the windows.  Materials all cut and ready for welding
     9.  Building a new wheelchair ramp.  Work in progress
     10.  Putting razor wire above the gate.  FINISHED

Here are some pictures of the finished products:

But the thing that we enjoyed the most from this group was the was the way they interacted with the Secondary Students.  Throughout the days spent working, time was taken to demonstrate and explain how to use the hand and power tools.  They took the time to show the students how to use a skill saw, a chalk line, a drill, a hammer drill, a welder, a grinder, a sander, a level, a chisel, a hammer and many others I don't even know the names to.  Not only did the men explain the uses of the tools but they also took the time to explain how to make the projects.  They explained why things were built the way they were.  Extra time was taken to make sure the students learned the correct way of doing things. 

It was nice to sit back and watch the Canadians mentor the Secondary Students, all the leadership and the teaching that took place.  We are thankful for the work that was accomplished, it will definetly make our week seeing those men working with the students.  We got to see first hand patience, leadership, gentleness, guidance but above all, genuine love for the students.  Men we would like to thank you for everything you have done.  These students will have memories for many years to come.



The entire work team from Canada!  Thanks guys!!

Our entire team!  Great work done by all, thank you so much!