October 5 is International Teacher's Day, and here in Moldova it's a very big holiday (read about last year's celebration here). At our school, we started the day off with a short assembly outside in the school's courtyard. One student from each class presented their wishes for the teachers and thanked them for the work … Continue reading Ziua Profesorului (Teacher’s Day) 2017
Last Thursday, September 21st, was International Day of Peace, a holiday celebrated around the world. The holiday was established by the UN in 1981 and is devoted to "commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples"(1). The 2017 theme was "Together for Peace: Respect, Safety, and Dignity for … Continue reading International Day of Peace
A couple of weeks ago, school began once again in Moldova. Moldovan schools traditionally start on September 1st, and this year was no different (at least in my village- some districts decided to start the following Monday instead). The first day of school is a big event here, and is called First Bell. The day … Continue reading Primul Sunet (First Bell) 2017
We're approaching the end of summer here in Moldova. Next week, along with all of my fellow M31 volunteers, I have my mid-service conference (we're past the mid-way point of our service!). Next Friday, my sister is arriving for a week-long visit in Moldova, and the following Friday is our first day of school! The … Continue reading Summer is Coming to an End
This past weekend, my ninth grade students had their "Balul Absolvenţilor", or Graduates Ball. This is a bit of a mixture between a graduation ceremony and prom. It is also the last step for the students before they are truly finished with their mandatory schooling. From my understanding, in many villages and towns these can … Continue reading Balul Absolventilor (Graduates Ball)
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