“Are we there yet?”, “are we there yet” … we all have
experience long car rides with little ones in the back seat, expressing their
eagerness to reach the final destination. In a way, for teachers, that car ride
is the month of June. The anticipating and impatient faces of the students
counting the dread hours till the 1st day of the summer holiday.
There is a bit of that never ending stress that we need to teach them just a
few things more, that we can test them of just a few more questions and that we
can just cram a few more facts in them… all while the sun is shining, birds are
singing and the breezy fresh air makes them want to jump and run outside.
Well, a few days ago we, teachers, gave up. We took the
whole school out. We organized a Sports Day filled with athletic competitions
and prices. The students were divided into groups of 5 or so and were asked to
walk from station to station and “compete” in some activities that were
prepared by different teachers. Given the fact that I am not the most athletic
person, I chose Musical Chairs. Oh, also because my colleague Tom can play the
guitar really well J
So music and sports, there is no better combinations. Couple of hours of pure
fun, laughter and jokes. It was certainly a nice way to take a break from all
those last minute tests. After that, the school organized its first ever Talent
Show – and may I say I am very proud of my students. The Gymnasium students did a great theatrical
performance and the two boys from my basic class gave an outstanding piano
concert! Good Job!
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