Using the pictures and notes below, write an article for your Using the pictures and notes

notes below, write an article for your

school magazine about your experience at a centre for school magazine about your experience at a centre for

children with special needs. children with special needs.

When writing your article: When writing your article:

-you may use all the notes -you may use all the notes
-elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting -elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting
-add any other relevant information- -add any other relevant information-
-make sure it is not less than 120 words -make sure it is not less than 120 words
TIPS:
1. Use a catchy title - to get the readers interest.
2. Paragraph 1 - Have a good opening statement
3. Paragraph 2 - (a) Use the past tense for the past events (b) Use examples
and images to effectively explain your facts
4. Paragraph 3 - State the events in order

Special Needs, God's Gifts

Our class trip to the Sri Delima Children's Centre in Seremban was an event that changed the way I looked at children with special
needs. The time we spent with them that Saturday taught me to appreciate people who have less yet give more.
We arrived at the centre at nine in the morning. After meeting the children and the caregivers who ran the centre, we set to work
painting the walls and beautifying them. With the help of some of the less disabled children, we painted the walls in bright pink and
yellow. Once the paint was dry, the more artistic students painted murals
on them. Soon colourful birds, cute rabbits and cuddly bears decorated the walls. It was hard work but we enjoyed doing it.
Then we washed up and spent the rest of the morning getting to know the children. Some of us played games with them while others
sat at the tables and did craftwork with them. Many of the children could work well with their hands. We had lots of fun.
At noon, we set out the packed lunch that we had brought along. There was a variety of food from fried rice and noodles to fried
chicken, salad and desserts. While we were having lunch, some of the students entertained us by playing guitars and singing. The
children joined in too. When they did not know the words, they hummed along.
We gave out presents after lunch. Even though they were simple gifts, the children seemed really happy to receive them. When this
was over, we cleared up the room and packed up.
Then it was time for us to leave. The children hugged and thanked us and we did the same. As we said goodbye, we promised
ourselves that we would return soon.
Our trip to the Sri Delima Children's Centre had taught us a lot. We learned about the children's lives and about the home. Although
the children and caregivers thanked us and appreciated our visit, we felt more thankful for having had this wonderful experience of
bringing joy to children with special needs.