Thursday, June 20, 2013

Last Day at St. Matthew's School


June 20, 2013

            This morning we woke up to a tinkle of rain that lasted maybe a minute. Our breakfast consisted of cinnamon rolls, johnnycakes (wheat of course) and for those who wanted it, peppermint tea. At nine, we boarded the bus to pick up the St. Matthew’s graduating 8th graders to go to the Belize Weather Bureau in Belize City. We learned about all the different instruments they use to predict the weather. It was fascinating! We had a picnic after the tour of the bureau, outside the bureau. In the middle of our lunch we spotted a mean cloud…we knew what was coming. Five minutes later we encountered wet hot dogs from the downpour. While eating, we saw a slithering snake under a house nearby; though only a few people saw it, it scared everyone. After lunch we got on the bus, sat next to our St. Matthew’s buddies again and began our hour-long trip back to St. Matthew’s for closing ceremonies. Once we got back, we worked with the St. Matthew’s kids and we all discussed ways to solve unsettled local issues. After that we said our goodbyes to our St. Matthew’s friends that we might never see again. Our friendships started with shy hellos and ended with hugs. After our goodbyes, we headed back to Monkey Bay only to discover we had two hours to relax on the hammocks before dinner. Now it’s time to pack up our bags and head out to Tobacco Caye leaving Monkey Bay and St. Matthew’s behind.

L.C. Johnston and Frances Garrard


St. Matthew's and Ensworth students touring the Belize Weather Bureau

Working together to discuss and solve problems

Principle Ernestine Yacab and 8th Grade teacher Sandra Lewis in newly constructed principle's office

All students discussing ideas in a classroom at St. Matthew's School

2 comments:

Larry Zwiebel said...

Everyone can be proud of the great work you have done at st mathew's. good luck for the rest of the trip!

Anonymous said...

So proud that you all got to have this wonderful experience, now, hurry home because you are missed!!!! LOL

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