Radek Chlebicki 3G 8

Dear Teacher, This is my reflection (in italics): For service-learning I went to the downs syndrome associations center to help them. I helped them arrange books for sale, repackage them for sale and rearrange their storeroom in an orderly fashion. Doing something for a charitable organization made me feel good. I was happy to be able to help people who are in need. The act of doing something for the society reinforced the idea that everybody should help each other and support one another. It also taught me to appreciate my life and help those who are not as fortunate. By helping out in selling the ice cream it was made clear that business too can be used for doing the right things and obtaining money from the more fortunate for the less fortunate, legally. After service-learning I think that the attitude of everyone may have changed a little as everybody subconsciously respected those who carried out the acts of charity. The community work helped to instill the values of community service , deeper, into us. The community service was a fulfilling activity. Seeing the smiles on the faces of those who we helped is utmost satisfactory and I think that I will continue serving the community for the rest of my life. More emphasis should be placed on community service as compared to other co curricular activities. Service of the community should be integral part of everyones life. Helping others benefits not only others, but you too.  RaDeK