{"id":151179,"date":"2024-02-03T01:39:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T00:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sds.mt\/?post_type=events&p=151179"},"modified":"2025-05-15T22:28:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T20:28:10","slug":"one-week-after-a-camping","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/sds.mt\/mt\/events\/one-week-after-a-camping\/","title":{"rendered":"One week after a camping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On the evening of July 17, 2024, the G\u0127ajn Tuffie\u0127a International Scout Campsite was abuzz with excitement as children and their parents gathered for a storytelling session entitled \u2018After Camping for a Week\u2019 from the book Spazju g\u0127al Qalbi-Beloved Space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Storytelling Begins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Divided into two groups based on language preference, Anne Marie Gatt guided the English-speaking group, while Silvana Cardona led the Maltese group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 6:30 pm, the session started with a warm welcome by Fr Reuben Gauci. Each child introduced themselves and wrote their names on the front page of their booklets. The animators then introduced the concept of QR codes, explaining how they could access other stories from the book Spazju g\u0127al Qalbi-Beloved Space on the SDS website. The children were encouraged to describe the cover, highlighting its title’s significance and the symbolism of the heart made of colourful flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Engaging the Imagination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The children were asked about their recent reading experiences, sparking a lively discussion about their favourite books and genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diving into the Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The animators enthusiastically read the story, pausing to ask questions and engage the children in the narrative. The interactive approach kept the children captivated, and they eagerly participated in discussing the story\u2019s themes and characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the story, pastoral worker Matthew Gauci led the children to moments of stillness in the \u2018Be Still\u2019 prayer activity. He invited the children from both groups to sit in the camp in perfect silence and to appreciate the calmness and quiet time. In the soft background music, they practised breathing in and out slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After moments of silence and peace in the camp, the children wrote a prayer to God.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Writing Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children wrote responses to questions about camping experiences, what they enjoyed most while camping, the location of their campsite, who they went with, how they spent their time together, and any memorable moments that were funny, scary, or exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who have never been camping, they wrote with whom they would like to go on their first camping trip, what three items they would take, how they would spend their mornings and nights, and which camping activity they think would be their favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These questions were great for sparking conversations and creative writing about Camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children enjoyed sharing their stories about camping adventures! \ud83c\udfd5\ufe0f\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Successful Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The children and their families then joined a scout who had been invited to show them the campsite’s surroundings and talk about camping, answering all their questions along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The storytelling session was a resounding success, leaving both children and parents with fond memories as they watched the sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, Ms Angele Marie Haber and Ms Diana Borg from the National Literacy Agency distributed a book to every child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The session was a collaboration between Spiritual Development in Schools, the National Literacy Agency and the International Scout Campsite, G\u0127ajn Tuffie\u0127a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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