Kenyan, US students connect as pen-pals

HURUMA students attending Tenri School in rural Kenya are now exchanging correspondence with pen-pals from Brookpark Memorial Elementary School in Brookpark, Ohio (USA).  The letters are part of a new program developed by the organization and the schools to expose the students to unfamiliar cultures. Though the program is just a few months old, HURUMA has already received interest from others, both young and old, eager in corresponding with new friends thousands of miles away.

Below is a sample of letters exchanged between Doris in Kenya and Sean in the USA:

From Doris to Sean:

Dear Sean,

How are you?  I hope you are fine.  Am doing quiet well here at school.  I am ten  years old and am a girl and am also in class four.  I wish you are doing well in your school.  We have done our result of pre-end exams and I am number three with 21 marks.  I am doing well in school.  I obey our teachers and parents.  I am a good pupil.  In our school we do exercise like swimming, sports, computer.  I like swimming and computer so much.  We are closing our school on 30th of March.  In our class I am like a giant because I always top.  I am obedient, honest and a politely girl.  When am talking I use polite language. I am a God fearing child.  I obey his commands.  I learn five subjects eg:  Mathematics, English, Science, Kiswahili, Social Studies and CRE.  I also learn Japanese language like hono is nose.  Kakimasu is to write, yomimasu is to read and other good things in our school.  In our school we have clubs like drammar, and bible club.  We also have scouts.  I enjoy my school.  I love it so much.  I wish you the best time in your school.  Hoping to hear from you.  I wish to meet you.

From your lovely pal, Doris

From Sean to Doris:

Dear Doris,

It was so nice to hear from you. When I last wrote to you it was cold and snowy.  Now the weather is hot and it is like you need water every second.  What is the temperature in Embu?  In one week it is my birthday I just returned from a 10 day break.  I whatched my big brother because he was sick.  I hope he feel’s better.  In school we are getting ready for a test.  The whole state of Ohio takes it.  We’ll take a reading and math test.  Do you take big test?  I can’t wait to hear from you again.

Sincerely, Sean