What an amazing end to our term!

Last week had Shaloom, Santi and myself busily preparing our students for their closing ceremony performances which took place last Thursday evening. Some were squirrely and energetic, like my 8 all-girl class of lower level English learners. Our performance was composed of classroom chants and silly “Thank you. Bye-bye!” antics.

Santi’s ABC beginners were just plain excited to show their magic tricks, a genius idea which Santi thought of several weeks ago. All 6 secretly had been practicing for over 2 weeks, mastering their crafts as magicians but not revealing their talents to others until it was showtime.

Then we had Shaloom’s higher level elementary ed learners along with his junior high class, all in a funk. As older students, with attitudes, there was a lot of eye-rolling, sighing and slowly meandering into the classroom. Most were just wishing the end would come so they could enjoy the rest of their summer holidays in peace, total freedom, without having to spend it in a classroom, even if for an hour.

I will say in the end, most came together with a spirit of “Yeah!” and the performances went well. Our students enjoyed watching their classmates on stage.

Certificates were handed out, pictures taken, fun English language reward pencil gifts distributed (thank you to my many USA donors who have given those over the years) and all departed with cheerful hearts.

And we teachers? Sigh of relief to have everything over and done with for the summer, ready to close up shop, clean classrooms, tidy up and have a break . . . finally. While the Center remains open, no classes will be held until September 1 when we open for registration. We are already prepared with our outside signage, as you can see below.

In the meantime, if you want to see the videos, go to our Suntisouk Language and Vocational Facebook page. The performances will be posted next week. The far above still shots for those who are checking here in this space, a teaser for what’s to come. https://www.facebook.com/suntisouklvc