English School 2024
Our Permanent Upstairs Home at Octopus Garden
We had registration the first Thursday of January and began the following Tuesday. We had enough teachers for 6 classes. Our permanent home is now the upstairs at Octopus Garden thanks to Aubna’s generosity with 50 chairs so that is our limit now.
Of the 50 students we accepted, 30-40 attend regularly. The students are so appreciative. It makes it all so worth it.
We use a Topic Method of teaching. Each week a new topic is introduced. Everything needed to teach that topic is provided to the teachers in both languages. We use vocabulary sheets, flash cards, and various test and exercise sheets to reinforce what has been taught.
The core group of teachers has become very close. We add new teachers and they quickly become part of the group. We meet after school on Tuesdays for drinks-- spouses invited. We know every happy hour in town. This year we also met for pizza one night. It is all fun.
I always have teacher’s appreciation day at the end of the school year. This year, I had Edgar and Travis – “My Mexican Kitchen” cater the luncheon at my condo. We added Mimosas and a good time was had by all.
So many joys to this whole teaching experience. Running into a student unexpectedly in town and being greeted with a smile and “Hello teacher” never gets old.
Another great year to add to our memories.