FLOW's Classes

     The day's classes are split into three sessions: morning (8 to 11 o'clock), afternoon (1 to 4 o'clock), and evening (4 to 9 o'clock) classes. Two hours are set aside for lunch, two hours for dinner. Children at FLOW go through an intense curriculum. They attend public school in the morning or afternoon and attend more classes after they get back home. The distance from FLOW to the primary school is 1.5 kilometers, whereas the secondary school/high school is three kilometers away. Children either walk or ride bicycles to school, and because of a lack of bikes, it is not uncommon to find two children sharing a seat on the same bicycle. Each class session at FLOW runs for an hour in length. English and computer classes are required of all students, with classes in the arts (sewing, dancing, or music) being voluntary. Much like the role of extracurricular activities in foreign schools, these classes allow the children to display their creativity and to appreciate traditional Khmer cultural arts.
 

SUNRISE Library Inauguration, cutting ribbon by Mrs. Susan Catmull
 

English class:

     English class is taught by Sok Chea and Long Kan. Sok Chea teaches the primary-aged children using "Let's Go 1 - 4" and "Side by Side 1 and 2". Long Kan teaches the evening classes for older children, focusing more so on writing and reading comprehension. This is a photo of a child in our English class. The enthusiasm with which the children answer questions can be heard all the way across the orphanage as they learn to pronounce words, read passages and even sing English songs.

Computer class:

     The computer center was completed in November 1998 through generous donations of equipment from manufacturers and donation from Mr. Toshu Fukami to construct the building. The computer classes are taught by professor Heing Narith. Children are taught to use basic Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel and the usage of image programs and works of art using drawing programs on the computer. Here is a photo of the computer center.

Drawings:

     These drawings were made by the children of FLOW. Drawings are made using pencil, crayons, markers, and a child's endless imaging nation on A-4 white paper.

Arts classes:

     Classes in classical music and the performing arts are taught here at FLOW. Traditional Cambodian instruments are used for instruction and classical ballet and folk dances are taught to the children to foster appreciation for Cambodian culture. These classes are taught together because the cooperation between the instrument players and dancers are needed to make a performance. Here are some illustrations of the dance and music class.