The kids

The school has about 30 children, aged from supposedly 9 to 14, but a couple are only 6 I think, and the oldest more like 16.

It's hard to tell how old they are because many are small due to malnutrition in early life. Apparently a lot of babies die before reaching 5 years due to the contaminated water. The river water is very polluted, from both animal and human waste, and the further down the river you are the worse it is. 

Also they tend to parrot off their age and it's hard to know if it's real. Any the level of schooling varies so that some of the little kids are ahead of older ones.

They are absolutely gorgeous, all wanting to interact. The little ones want to cuddle you all the time, I think this is a bit of a sad reflection of them not living with their families. However all the parents are very keen to give their children the opportunity to attend this school, and hopefully have a change at getting a job.

The big kids are very polite, coming and acknowledging you when they leave for the public school and return. They also want to practice their English all the time.

In class they are very obedient and keen. However having no Khmer makes it hard. Having lots of fun with table tennis, soccer, dominos, and checkers.

And I'm constantly reading aloud. But where is the green sheep is a favourite, though I'm not sure if they know what a sheep is !