RCCI

I am going to continue with RCCI this term, because I found working with the kids such a rewarding experience. This is again a one hour session each week, which generally involves playing with a group of about 15 kids from the centre. Last semester we also organised a small party at the end of the semester, where we brought in food and played music. It was a really good way to finish, but for next time I would choose a different venue (the cantine was a little crowded) and make sure that the music was better organised.

RCCI was such a challenge for me, and I really enjoyed facing up to that. This term, I have decided to set a few simple goals:

• Find some games/activities on the internet that are suitable for differently abled kids. This is so that we can offer some structure to the sessions.
• Think of a creative way to raise money for the activity - either to donate directly to the centre or to buy them supplies/toys. This may be a more long-term project given my other extra-curricular commitments this semester.

I will also try to encourage the kids to get involved and be active. Their centre is qite small and so their visits to our school are a really good opportunity for them to engage in physical activity. And, as usual, I aim to commit myself fully to each session, to really try and connect with these kids.