"We wake very early at 6am because the sun shines strong (the sun sets between 5 and 6pm). We wash faces and then clean teeth (by chewing a chewing stick which is a plant that cleans the teeth and tongue) before saying good morning. Because it is so hot we get sweaty and have 2 to 3 baths a day.

We work at home first doing chores eg. cleaning the sitting room, polish chairs, tidy kitchen, make breakfast (fruit from the garden).

We leave for school at 7.30am. Assembly is at 8.00am and lessons begin at 8.30am. We finish school at 1.30 in the rainy season and 2.00 at other times.

We wear short trousers, blouses or dresses because it is so hot.

At school we learn the same subjects as here plus languages. We always love story-telling time. Children love story reading and writing but most of all they love story-telling because they can speak with their hands, eyes, bodies and have a really good time."