SCHOOL IS OUT! Classes are finally over, which means I'm free! Well, almost. After the trimester ends, there's always a three-day period of Conselho de Notas, which is where teachers supposedly get together, look at the grades of all the students, and decide who passes and who doesn't. This, in reality, turns into a horribly dragging experience where teachers artificially raise grades and take bribes. So naturally, I left.
This weekend I went to Messica for a goodbye party for the cohort of volunteers that is leaving in the next couple of weeks. Due to the political situation, our plans changed a few times and lots of people ended up not being able to make it, but it was still a low-key and enjoyable weekend. We despedired (said goodbye to) our colleagues, and had a super fun halloween party while we were at it -- costumes and everything!
I'm really going to miss the people that are leaving -- I know that they will be replaced with different and equally awesome new volunteers, but still! It's the end of an era.
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| Anna and Haleigh chill out by the pool. |
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| Chilling out in the shade. |
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| The boys play cards on the grass. |
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| Pretty impressive costumes for Africa, no? |
It looks as if a good time was had by all - I am glad you work with a fun team! Mrs. H.
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