LASA had a very busy day today! It all began with the norm; eggs and bacon for breakfast. Students followed up with their duty of washing the dishes and cleaning up. Once that had been completed, the team received news that teachers were out sick. A possible teacher strike was occurring and 5 Brooklyn Heights teachers hadn't shown up for work. Our schedule for the day was to return to the school in order to follow up with the "Dream" activity. On account of the great amount of absent teachers, LASA was called in to take over each classroom.

Before heading over to Brooklyn Heights Primary School, we were joined by a group of youth with a mission (Y.W.A.M) students. With a total of seventeen group members, we divided into seven different groups covering all seven classrooms, grades 2 through 7. The second grade students behaved well with minor incidents. They had workbooks that had been provided by the school but obtained no stationary tools used for writing. The fourth grade students were out of control and lacked discipline. They were constantly talking and fighting in class. On top of that, they contained absolutely no stationary. Therefore, it was challenging for them to even work. On the other hand, the seventh grade class was well behaved, well mannered, cooperative, and for the most part contained the necessary materials needed for learning.

At 11:45 (local time), LASA had prepped and planned out a dance session with the students as a farewell gift to the students of Brooklyn Heights Primary School. Collete got on stage and taught all the participating students, as well as the two teams, some dance moves and provided music. Everyone danced for about an hour and a half. At the end, the students were invited to the stage to teach us some moves. Unfortunately, the sound system shut down and wasn't turning back on. Because of this, the students walked off the stage booing. They really wanted to dance for us. All we could do was pack up and head out for lunch. Once we finished up our meals, everyone headed over to the Daycare in Bottlebrush in order to continue the renovation.

When we arrived at the daycare, meals were being handed out to the Bottlebrush children. The meals were being distributed by the Y.W.A.M. students. Once they finished, the rejoined us and helped out with painting, and patching holes in the daycare. With a combination of hard work and playing with the children, time flew fast. Around 4:30 (local time) the Y.W.A.M. parted, heading back to the Dignity Center in which they are staying. Shortly after, we met Grace who is in charge of the center. The Dignity Center educates pregnant teens in sex education, which includes providing services for pregnant and parenting teens and HIV/AIDS awareness. LASA was given the opportunity to interview Grace. She imparted valuable information about the social challenges that young girls face in dealing with the wide acceptance of teen pregnancy throughout Durban. Hearing the information was startling and disheartening.

Ending around 5 (local time), the team packed up and headed back to the GNC. After washing up, everyone enjoyed a well prepared dinner and desert. We finished the day off with a warm cup of tea and reflections.