We have a lot of new children who have joined us this quarter. It was heartening to note yesterday that many of the moms of the older children were
a) trying to get their own kids to be serious about their studies with us around so they could make good use of us being there and
b) advising the new kids’ parents to bring in their schoolbooks so they could continue learning here.

Overheard (and translated):

“Don’t worry about notebooks, pencils, pens and drawing material. Just bring your textbooks and these people will take care of the rest.”
“If you have any doubts,” – points to us – “ask this aunty, she’ll take care of it.”

Way to go! :)