Week 3 - Teaching groups decided

Maureen, an OST trustee, and Sandra, an OST volunteer, both attended the meeting to give an insight to their previous experiences on the trip to Sri Lanka. It was really great to hear what they had to say and they were able to offer to great tips on getting the most out of the trip.

We also were given our groups for each school so we will know who we will be working with, and where we will be, each day.

                                                                                                                                                                   

Team 2 thoughts on the week

Julie: I am looking forward to beginning to plan the activities and thinking about things the children will enjoy doing. It’s really helpful learning about previous experiences from those who have visited before.

Heather: Looking forward to working with others in the group to arrange activities.

Dan: Seeing the itinerary take shape is very exciting, looking forward to being creative and planning the activities.

Jen: Really great to hear from Maureen and Sandra about their experiences and to be given some tips and advice for when we are there!

Kamran:  Can’t wait for the trip.

James:  Excited to see the children and interacting with them. Very busy schedule but all coming together now we have our teams.

Lorna:    I really want to go. The group are absolutely lovely. So I hope I can go.

Shahana: Feels like it is falling into place. I am also pleased that the fund raising event is coming together.

Week 2 - Route planner

The team is now been given full detail of the journey ahead of them. This week we discussed the route we will be taking, along with the length of stay at each location.

Team 2 Route
Negombo - Kilinochchi = 187miles / 8hours
Kilinochchi - Jaffna = 37miles / 1.5hours
Kilinochchi - Trincomalee = 108miles / 4hours
Trincomalee - Batticaloa = 82miles / 3hours
Batticaloa - Colombo = 200miles / 9hours














Teams thoughts after week 2

Julie: Excited and looking forward to the challenges ahead. Nervous about all the things that have to be planned and remembered but feeling supported in this friendly group.

Heather: Very excited and looking forward again to visiting Sri Lanka, a little apprehensive perhaps.

Dan: Excited to go back to Sri Lanka with a new Team. I am very impressed with everyone’s fund raising efforts. I must get something sorted. May be another walk.

Jen: Having discussed the trip in more detail, I am even more excited to get out to Sri Lanka.

Kamran:  Clear and encouraging.

James:  Very excited! Nervous about taking classes but excited as well.

Lorna:    I really want to go. The group are absolutely lovely. So I hope I can go.


Shahana: Excited but a bit nervous about getting organised and managing the heat out there. I enjoy being part of the group.

Meet the team

The team met for the first time on Thursday 9th February 2017. We all introduced ourselves and shared our excitement for the trip. It was a great first meeting and we think we are going to get on really well. Find out more about why the team have chosen to come on this adventure.

Julie

I am looking forward to find out more about Ocean Stars and the trip to Sri Lanka in October. I am especially interested in maintaining the link between Fleet Methodist Church and Ocean Stars, as well as supporting Dilanee. I am happy this trip will enhance my work and ministry with children and families.

James

I would like to give something back to those less fortunate tan myself and to see firsthand how Ocean Stars help the people in Sri Lanka. I also think it is a great experience to go on the trip and it will be good for me to go outside my comfort zone and do something I have never done before.

Jennie

I have been involved with OST for many years now and have always wanted to go on the trip. As a Trustee, my desire to go has deepened and I am keen to see the projects we support first hand and to have more input in the decisions we make as Trustees. I am also very excited to explore Sri Lanka and see what the country is like.

Lorna

Though I am not sure yet about the trip I know I want to go back and continue to support the pre schools and the Ocean Stars Team. I feel I can’t leave it after having such a wonderful and fulfilling time last year. It will be wonderful to see the teachers and all our friends again.

Heather

I am happy to be here and meet up with the others who are joining the OS trip in October and to talk about expectations and hopefully have some input.

Shahana

I am looking forward to being part of the Ocean Stars journey. I would like to get to know more about the trip and to help with planning and fund raising.

Daniel

I am looking forward to returning as a volunteer and revisiting the projects and meeting all the people I have met before.