After travelling some distance from Bairnsdale through Nowa Nowa, I finally arrive at Orbost. After a good night's sleep, I will again face a room full of students and teachers to tell of my travels, passions and adventure.
After being welcomed at Orbost Secondary College, teachers David Doolan and Sharon Jones allowed me to spend some time in their SOSE classes.
I spoke again of my mission and how
one child dies every three seconds in the poorest half of the world. Again the students astounded me by their silence. The fidgeting and the chatter died down and stopped completely while I relayed my message.
The students were allowed to interact by asking questions or offering solutions to this world crisis. Two of the suggestions were " perhaps everyone who bought a ticket to the footy paid an extra dollar towards an International development project" or " out of every speed fine, a dollar could be used to help and aid these causes". Although these suggestions sound a little naive or unrealistic to an adult, it does indicate that these children are trying in some way to find a solution and make a difference.
Liz from the Snowy River Mail was part of the audience and had a few questions to ask as well.
After leaving the College, David cycled on and finally settled down for a rest at 8.00pm by a campsite, where he was interviewed by the SBS.
What a day!
After travelling some distance from Bairnsdale through Nowa Nowa, I finally arrive at Orbost. After a good night's sleep, I will again face a room full of students and teachers to tell of my travels, passions and adventure.
After being welcomed at Orbost Secondary College, teachers David Doolan and Sharon Jones allowed me to spend some time in their SOSE classes.
I spoke again of my mission and how one child dies every three seconds in the poorest half of the world. Again the students astounded me by their silence. The fidgeting and the chatter died down and stopped completely while I relayed my message.
The students were allowed to interact by asking questions or offering solutions to this world crisis. Two of the suggestions were " perhaps everyone who bought a ticket to the footy paid an extra dollar towards an International development project" or " out of every speed fine, a dollar could be used to help and aid these causes". Although these suggestions sound a little naive or unrealistic to an adult, it does indicate that these children are trying in some way to find a solution and make a difference.
Liz from the Snowy River Mail was part of the audience and had a few questions to ask as well.
After leaving the College, David cycled on and finally settled down for a rest at 8.00pm by a campsite, where he was interviewed by the SBS.
What a day!
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