In an unforgettable week, Cita Hati had a Connecting Project with John Paul College, Australia. There were about 50 students from Cita Hati and JPC (if even one of those 50 was not there, the experience would not have been the same). We beautified the Laguna Kelurahan office grounds, served at an orphanage and helped as teacher assistants at Buah Hati. We planted 1,000 mangrove seedlings (and had mud fights) at Bosem Wonorejo. At Malang we helped Hope for Humanity construct a well. The JPC students took a trip around Surabaya, visiting Cak Duraism, Mirota, Tunjungan Plaza, Galaxi Mall and the Night Market. We spent our last night together at Sutos in Surabaya Town Square - dinner, shopping and karaoke. At Grand Ocean restaurant we exchanged gifts, there were speeches and group performances. Tears filled our eyes and our hearts - we had become one and it was so sad to say goodbye! We realised then that together we had been able to contribute something for a better world and were now connected to each other as global citizens. So long, JPC - hope to meet you again soon!
- Phil and Nadya (IBDP11), for Garuda Indonesia in-flight magazine.
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| students and teachers from Cita Hati and John Paul College |
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