Monday, July 9, 2012

Lambi, squash soup, and school promotion


July 8, 2012

Our local “lambi” marchands are back with their fresh catch.  Children earn a few dollars selling conch.   





“Canet”  School Promotion

July 9, 2012

This morning we began the day, and the week, with the best Haitian yellow squash soup made with fresh home grown squash, fresh potatoes, carrots, spring onion, spaghetti, and macaroni.  What a healthy way for the kids to begin their day.  A little too many carbs for me but it was so good that I couldn’t resist.  Today was the official day for grade promotion at the school.  Each student in encouraged to bring along their parents so I was proud to be parent of the kids from Kay Timoun.  The school director talked about how important education is for children in Bondeau, and recognized that parents had to make great sacrifices to be able to pay the small tuition fee, plus buy books, uniform, and shoes.  He stressed that Ste. Marie Madeleine School follows government guidelines for school, using government standards.  He presented each child with their report card, commenting on each individual student.  Gastina, Ana, and Christian received high honors and special recognition.



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