We wake up to find Garfield in the craziest places sometimes
I build a test model rocket over the weekend and Paul and I went out to try it in the field
I grew up on these things as a kid, but here in South Africa you have to build everything from scratch (including the engines)
A somewhat successful launch ... the parachute melted a bit
We had club leader training on Monday after school in place of PGC
Jessica came to help Rachel do some of the training
I taught my three leaders how to build a rocket and engine, in preparation for next week's club
Rachel teaching a new necklace design
We just finished firing the rocket and everyone loved it. The thing went so high that we lost sight of it!
Morning assembly at Klipspruit
Rachel sporting the Wildcat gear
Wildcat Baseball League (Fort Wayne, Indiana) donated shirts and hats for the Palala Boys Club
The setup of the room can make all the difference in getting the boys excited for club
Does this photo need a caption??
Rachel's PGC Student Council showing off some lipstick
What style Mr. Kgomo has!
And yes, the leaders were there this week .... and it was great!
Taking attendance before club
Mesha with his newly acquired Wildcat jersey
Brandon and Mr. Kgomo discussing the rules of baseball
Petapeta and Lota
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We gave a lesson on “Good Sportsmanship”
Look at all those Wildcat hats!
Mr. Kgomo gave some instruction before heading out to the field
Heading out to the sports field
We set up a diamond on the local soccer field
....and used plastic cones as bases
Mmetlwa, Mesha and Rusta
The two coaches (Mr. Matsha and Mr. Dibetso) picked their sides. We have exactly 18 boys which was perfect!
Coach Matsha's team
Mesha
Brandon and Mr. Dibetso talking rules
Brandon showing Vovo how to hold the bat
Wildcat Baseball with sheep grazing in the background. Priceless.
Loka
Petapeta with a big swing on the way (he's our only lefty)
Jan taking a breather
Run Mesha!
Coach Dibetso giving some words of advice
Looks just like some kids at Wildcat as I remember :)
We even had a few young spectators
Lota
Run Lota run!
Tsikitsiki with a big swing
Look at that form on fielding the ground ball!
Vovo showing off his throwing arm
“What sport is that?”
What a nice teammate
Okay, so our catcher Cula was a little sidetracked with dancing
Mr. Dibetso's an animated guy ... a perfect Wildcat coach!
Play at the plate!
The teachers loved getting to play coach
Maporometsa
They even learned to slide :)
The best part was seeing the bare feet or dress shoes
What a great day at boys club
Back at school after a few hours in the field
Brandon with his leaders afterwards
Mr. Dibetso and water gun
