GK Sports Day - 2014

To say the last month has been crazy at the kids' school would be quite an understatement. So, to spend Saturday with some amazingly awesome kids was a a very welcome break.

I've mentioned the work of two great organizations, GK and XS, here, and here, and here, and here, and here (can you tell I love these organizations!). The JIS Middle and High Schools each have GK Clubs dedicated to working with GK and the children from these communities. The students in these clubs (Emilie is a member of the GK Middle School Club) worked together to organize the 2nd Annual GK Sports Day. They invited over 180 kids from the GK and XS communities to participate in a fun filled day of sports and activities.

The morning began with breakfast. The kids were separated by age group. Then they all headed out to the field for a variety of activities. The JIS students planned everything from parachute play, capture the flag, frisbees, hula hoops, and more. Each age group took turns rotating through the stations.After a little break to cool off and get souvenir photos taken in the "Photo Booth," it was time for water games!  The JIS students organized a ton of water activities - slip and slide, water guns, sponges, and tug o'war.  The smiles were contagious (at one point I even complained to Emilie that my cheeks hurt from smiling so much!).

The day ended with a rousing rendition of the "Unity Dance" followed by lunch.

Emilie and I had a terrific day and what a great reminder of the wonderful relationship JIS has been able to establish between the JIS students and the Jakarta Community. I feel honored to have been  included in such an amazing day!