Children talk about their summer holiday exposure time

“During the art classes I learnt how I can make bangles, bracelets, earrings and many other artistic items.” Sonia Urusaro, 10, Sparrow School, P.4. “I learnt how to dance, to express myself and I was taught to think twice before doing anything because everything you do always impacts in one way or the other.” Becky Muyango 12, La Colombiere, P.6. “I have learnt to express myself in public and how to identify my talent and improve my creativity.” Olga Murangira 12, La Colombiere, P.6. “I was taught to be responsible for what I have and my friends and not to always be shy.” Rhesa Muhire 12, La Colombiere, P.6. “I should be responsible for my life, my brothers and sisters and be active and creative.” Antonio Muhirwa 11, La Colombiere, P.5. “The cooking and art class were amongst the most amazing lessons I attended during the holiday exposure time because I learnt so much.”Jessie Teta 9, La Colombiere, P.4. “I now consider myself an entertainer—thanks to the dance courses I had.” Aime Christian Ruzindana 10, La Colombiere, P.4. “My teachers at the exposure told me I should be responsible for my life and part of being that is being a good and disciplined girl.”Mathanian Ikuzo 11, La Colombiere, P.5. “Before joining the holiday exposure I used not to manage time well. But I was shown how mismanaging time can become a problem in your life, and that has changed my life.” Joanah Keza 12, La Colombiere, P.6. “I now understand the value of protecting the environment by not polluting it in anyway; I learnt how to paint and make hand crafts.”Vanessa Gaju 12, La Colombiere, P.4.