By Genny Richard | Administrative Assistant
Schools are back in session in Peru after the academic break during January and February. During these months, Picaflor House had fewer of our regular students, since many are home with their families during this time, but we had many children from remote communities enrol with us for the holiday cycle courses. It was great to have some new faces and share what Picaflor House has to offer. Many of these new children had an even lower level of reading and writing than our youngest attendees at Picaflor, since they may come from predominantly Quechua-speaking areas. However, they were enthusiastic to learn and dedicated to the work during their classes. After two months of intense work with us during the holiday cycle, our Spanish literacy teacher Julia saw marked improvement in their performance, and as they head back to their communities for the regular school cycle, we know what they learned with us will be invaluable.
The regular academic year is now in full swing in Oropesa, and everyone at Picaflor House is hard at work. This year we welcomed a new English teacher, Rubi, and we are very excited to have her on board. Originally from Andahuaylas Peru (a city about 10 hours from Cusco), she is currently on sabbatical from her education in the United States, where she is studying the English language and Informatics Engineering in Utah. Along with the regular curriculum, she has brought in new ideas and materials from her experience in the USA. With her bright smile and enthusiasm, she is a cheery addition to Picaflor and we are glad that she will be with us during this year!
2019 Volunteers
We’d like to give a shout out to the volunteers we have had in 2019 so far. A very big thank you to Sandra, Nathan, Roger, Barbara, Daniel, and Charlotte. Our work at Picaflor House wouldn’t be possible without your assistance and support! Thank you for joining us in Peru!
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