First I would like to say that I, Amina Nininahazwe Gahima will always be grateful to Caversham as it continues to play a big role in my life. The reason I say this is because I would never have been this confident, courageous, brave and responsible as I am today without Caversham.
I am a refugee from Burundi. I came to South Africa in 2015 and I started school in 2017. From the time I started grade 10, I would have never been able to stand up in front of a whole class to give a speech. I would have never been able to raise my hand up and answer a question since it was very difficult for me. This was not because I did not know the answers but because of the fear and the doubt that I used to feel about myself.
BUT GUESS WHAT?!
Caversham taught me how to believe in myself and be more confident.
Amina Gahima.
In August 2021 I was so amazed and proud of myself. I can’t believe that I was able to stand in front of the whole class to give a speech for about 7 minutes. I used body language, my voice was loud and clear and I was using eye contact. I was excited and brave. The lecturer gave each of us 5 minutes but I spent 7 minutes without being nervous or shy. I even asked my classmates if they had questions to ask me, they did ask me questions and I answered all the questions. Now I am doing my second year which is my BIRTH TO FIVE year and I believe that without Caversham I was never going to be the person I am today. I am confident, brave and I can use my voice! Thank you so much Caversham!
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