The first school, Escuela La Cruz, had ten students and one teacher. We arrived on Saturday and were delighted the students and family members all turned up in beautiful costumes and danced for us. We also enjoyed refreshments and had an opportunity to interact with the students.
Playground fun!!!!
The next school Trinity had approximately 90 students and teachers. The school day runs.s from 7-11 with a break from 12-1 at which time students walk home as they usually live within walking distance and then resume schooling from 12-4. The kindergartners have a shorter day. They wear uniforms; crisp white shirts and navy skirts or pants (boys). Kindergarteners wear a sky blue shirt and skirt and pants.
Their school year runs from February to December. The government provides a lunch at a cost of $1.50 per child per day.
Trinity school currently receives a budget of $57,000 for supplies and maintenance not enough to keep up with repairs as we found out the electrical system is in need of updating. We brought supplies to both schools which were much appreciated. Hopefully, we can fundraise so we can help these schools.
I got to be part of an art class at Trinity which was going on outdoors. The art teacher Carlos was very welcoming and I did a simple folding and cutting activity, a snow flake, the children had never experienced snow! I really enjoyed the my time with them.
The students also performed a series of beautiful dances for us complete with exquisite costumes.
What struck me as we approached the school was the sea of happy faces. The students exuded joy. What an uplifting experience.
