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Towards the end of October, children were very busy as there were just few days round the corner before the Diwali holidays. Children made the best use of their time in school. We had six volunteers who joined and assisted us during the month. Children enjoyed the activities that were involved during the afternoon sessions, especially football and the woodwork classes. Tailoring and other handcraft activities were in topmost gear as they have been preparing for the opening of El Shaddai’s new outlet ‘TWIST’ and also ensuring that the seasonal sale in the flea market is smooth. Football coaching is also gaining momentum as the selected lot has now learnt some of the basic skills of ball passing. On 21st October we had Science quiz competition among the group level and we also conducted a surprise mock fire drill to check the alertness of the staff and students. Staff meetings were held on Fridays as usual.

Dance competition: On 7th October we had the inter-group dance competition for the junior and the senior categories. All the groups put up a splendid show. It was their hard work of practicing and rehearsing the dance numbers, taken from a variety of cultures and the Bollywood, that we could all enjoy the show. The costumes were beautiful and so was the performance of the entire groups. Mrs Priyanka Rane, Ms Bina Churi and also our very own Joseph Fernandes were the judges for the competition.

Sports: Football is a game much loved all over the world. In Goa too football is enjoyed by young and old alike. Our El Shaddai children not only enjoy watching the game but they enjoy playing it at every given opportunity. It was a dream come true when a professional footballer, Mr. Valentine Ezeugo, joined us as a coach this August. Valentine is a gifted footballer and has donned the colours of the top football clubs in India like Dempo Sporting Club, etc. in addition to being the Head Coach for Goa United Football Academy for five years. He is currently training the players on the nuances of soccer and is shaping the team into a formidable force.

Many more of the children have the desire to join the coaching classes but are unable to do so at the moment due to lack of sufficient football kits. El Shaddai has a dream to see a competent football team blossoming from within. We would therefore like to appeal to all our football lovers to donate generously towards a cause that is dear to our children and will be remembered for a long time to come.

Music & Dance: We have enrolled students in music classes in guitar. Mr Valerian Fernandes, a gifted musician from Goa, is conducting his guitar classes every Wednesday. Mrs Priyanka Rane is also conducting the dance classes regularly every Saturday.