Last term I started a new cas DAWG, which I managed to mention about. I was planning to complete it for the next year since I enjoyed helping the dogs and the fund raiser, however about a month ago, beginning of 2/4 of the year, I found out that DAWG would only be going for one semester a year, this was disappointing since I had to change my cas, however it was also another opportunity to try a new cas and help different people. The last fundraiser/ task that we did for DAWG was the actual sterilisation that took place in January. We used the money that we collected over the last semester, from the food drive and bake sale to buy the steralizations. We managed to sterilise 50 dogs and about 20 cats. Everyone from our cas was very proud and so was I :). Unfortuneately it was time to say good bye to my amazing team mates in DAWG and the dogs themselves, however not forever since I hope to continue this cas next year and possibly become the leader, the year after :)
Either way I had to chose another cas, which I have already had to sessions of. The new cas I chose was RICC. It is basically a school/organization of disabled children. They have various conditions and diseases; dyslexia and Autisum, that prevent them from: Living there fullest life spend, growing, talking and even intellectual capacity. Every Thusday these children come to our school. We play ball, try and have conversation, play tag and even listen to music. The more active these kids are, the longer they have to live which is why we keep our activities more energetic. I have made new friends in my two new sessions of this cas and I really enjoy spending time with them! Unfortunately there is nothing we can give or buy them thus a fundraiser would not help. In this way RCCI is very different from DAWG, where we can only raise funds and not interact with them. This cas is the complete opposite which is a good change. However I wish there was something other than time and affection I could give to these children, I know how much they appreciate that, however I still feel that its not enough. In comparison to our lives they are very very different in a bad way, thus I want to do all I can to change it for them. At the end of each cas, usually after about 45 minutes of playing. We provide each student with a drink, usually a milk or something cold. This is one thing we give to them, as a token of consideration, something that will make the children know we are truly their friends. Unfortuneately each cas session is pretty much the same. I would prefer if each session had a slight plan or structure, thus we wouldn't be bored,which occasionally happens. Yesterday during the cas session three girls told me they were bored and I felt really bad! I didn't know what to say. I would like to have a word with the leader, which will maybe persuade him to do soothing about it. This is some self advice which will help me when I hope to be the leader of any cas, either RCCI or DAWG.
I look forward to seeing the children next week and I hope to organise some paper and crayons so we can entertain them with some art however this is not a very physical activity, thus I will ask my leader for permission. If this is not possible I will try and ask the sports department for some more advanced sports equipment that should keep them entertained for longer :D
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