As Day 7 began, there was a clear feeling in the air—this was our last full day in The Gambia before heading home tomorrow afternoon. With that in mind, pupils were determined to make every moment count.
The morning saw pupils heading out one final time to their partner schools—Bright Minds, Wisdom, and Omega. It has been incredible to witness how much their confidence has grown over the week. They were now independently leading activities in classrooms of over 50 children—explaining tasks, supporting learning, and building meaningful connections. Classrooms were filled with energy and colour, especially as children proudly showed off the decorated hats they had been working on.
After lunch, the group returned to St. Peter’s for a busy and productive afternoon, adding the final touches to their classroom decorations. The results were truly impressive. Pupils had thoughtfully designed displays to support learning, including the alphabet, fruits, vegetables, family members, months of the year, and days of the week. Their creativity and care were evident throughout—there was some remarkable artistic talent on display.
In addition, pupils took part in repairing a damaged classroom floor. Rolling up their sleeves, they worked together to mix cement and fill the hole—fully embracing the opportunity to make a lasting, practical difference.
Later in the afternoon, the group travelled back to Kotu village, a place they had first visited earlier in the week. There, they distributed mosquito nets and soap to local families—items made possible through the generous fundraising efforts of pupils and their families back home. Pupils spoke confidently with community members as they handed over these vital resources, helping families prepare for the upcoming rainy season.
On the journey back to the hotel, there was one final stop—a well-earned ice cream to round off the day. While there was a growing sense of sadness as the trip drew to a close, it was matched by a strong feeling of pride in everything that had been achieved.
And of course, no final evening would be complete without one last visit to the pool.
