Thatch
roof on poles provides scholars in grades 1-6 a place to attend classes. The old
school was obliterated by Hurricane Mitch floods."Gracias a Dios" Elementary School
Thatch
roof on poles provides scholars in grades 1-6 a place to attend classes. The old
school was obliterated by Hurricane Mitch floods.
Wooden
benches and tables for furniture. I'm not the first visitor this morning, it appears
someone has been handing out dulces.
More
students.
Still more
students.
La
Profesora teaches 46 students in 6 grades. Right now, she is
checking notebooks and correcting spelling and handwriting.
THE
NEW SCHOOL is almost completed! It does seem a bit small.
Today,
workers are installing bars and screens across the windows. There is no glass - it
never gets cold here. The overhang provides shade and high walls allow air to
circulate, providing some measure of natural cooling.
As workers
maneuver a window into place, children on "recreo"
check out progress on the 3-seat bathroom also under construction. Boys, girls, and
- for whom is the third seat intended? I wonder if hand washing facilities
will be available.
Students
pose on soccer field during recreo. After the camera
leaves, there will be a game, although it is nearly noon and hot. The old school is
to the right center of the photograph and the new school is to the left.
Close-up
of students on soccer field.
HEY - YOU
- RED STRIPED SHIRT - PLEASE FACE THE CAMERA THIS TIME!