CIRCLE DAY

So far this year, we have had very interesting circle days. It is an activity that everyone looks forward to and it is a great way to get to know each other outside of the academic context. Students write anonymous questions or comments on slips of paper and then place it in the center basket. The questions are then read out loud and students get to respond and give their opinions. We have had many thought provoking discussions about many topics. 

I almost forgot that we had circle day with the German students from our sister school in Lohne, Germany (the girl in the red and black strips, the blond in the blue sweater on the right and the blond boy in the black shirt on the far right). It was a very interesting experience because the Germans had much to say about the differences in our culture. The most eye raising thing about their visit was the information that they gave us about their school.
Many of these students are very serious about their studies and have very different academic goals.

 

STUDYING LATIN AMERICA

This week, we talked about the importance of learning about our neighbors to the south. We did some map work together and also saw some pictures of what Latin America looks like. After a powerpoint presentation, map work, notes and a fun game, we are ready to move on to learn about the beauty of the Aztec, Maya and the Inca civilizations.

 

Sister Mary Eurcharist

 

ELECTION DAY 2006

Today, we got to prepare for the midterm elections. We sat in groups and discussed opinions and political positions. One student said, "electing candidates is like picking one's fantacy football line up." 

Learning about the candidate is an important part of the election process. The students got to research each midterm candidate and each proposal before voting.
Voting becomes much more interesting when one understands the Politcal issues. 

Venice

Standing in the Piazza San Marco, infront of the cathedral of St. Mark and its famous bell tower. Click here to see more pictures of our trip to Italy, Greece and Turkey

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