Serving In Sahel

The tables were set and the decorations went up as we welcomed vintage Hollywood to Sahel Academy for our annual banquet. The students got to walk the red carpet when they arrived as many parents took photos of  their stars. Thanks to the amazing cooking skills of Rachel Gilner and Lucia Eberle, the students enjoyed chicken penne or Italian spaghetti and meatballs with homemade bread for their meal. What better way to finish off a banquet than with a cupcake buffet! I am so proud of my student government team and all their hard work. They did an amazing job in planning and organizing this event. Seeing smiles and hearing the laughter of the students made it all worthwhile . I think I might need a nap today on my very comfy mattress.

As a teacher there are days in the school year that are highlights....the first day of school, the last day of school and throughout the school year a few days that pop out as memorable, Field Day is one of those days for me. Part of it is seeing the teams with a mix of elementary and secondary students... hearing their team cheers as we start the day. But I think my favourite part of the day, is hearing the students encourage each other as they run, jump or throw. The Stadium echoed with applause and cheers. Staff and parents come out to help with events, times, passing out snacks and lunch and of course, rooting for their students and children. At the end of the day, we're still smiling....a bit sun-burned, very thirsty, in need of the bathroom (the ones in the Stadium are not very nice) but it was a fun day with lots of laughter and many memories  made.