so many kids.

Submitted by Eyleen Chou on Fri, 01/16/2009 - 11:11

Here in Bayonnais the school Institution Classique de Bayonnais (ICB) is filled to capacity with students. Sometimes I don't understand how they all fit! ICB is run by OFCB (the church we stay with). They have elementary and middle school in the mornings (until noon) and high schoolers in the afternoon.
 
There are some 1600 students (I think that's the number that's been thrown around). Maybe we'll be able to visit school in the afternoon. I know there are several outdoor classrooms set up.
 
Well, today was the last day of the surveying class. We did end up with fewer (with our advertisement as today's class as hands on work for only those who are very interested). We began with a walk through with our data that was collected the previous day. They're all so quick on the uptake. There were probably 15 students today, rather than the usual 30.
 
Tyler manned the autolevel, and me the theodolite. All students got a lot of hands on experience. We have picked out a few star students...who we hope can continue to be surveyors. The difficulty is how to actually make the announcement that some students will not be "passing" per se.
 
There's still much to be done. Kyle's been out and about all day. Having many conversations with Actionnel. It's almost lunch time.
 
Wisconsin sounds too cold right now (I'm wearing shorts and a sleeveless shirt). I hope you are all well.
-Eyleen