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 We
were so happy to be part of the new school year opening in Tileagd!
The ‘First Day’ is so special. The children were all so excited about
it and had such fun seeing their friends again after such a long
summer break. They were also very curious about the new and exciting
things awaiting them in the higher grade and could not wait for the
teachers to take them to their new class rooms.
The morning
started with a short presentation from the School Director, Mrs
Clara Ungureanu. She welcomed everybody, especially parents and
the small children starting the first grade, who were just at the
beginning
 of
this new adventure called ‘School’. You could tell they were
both curious and excited but also a little bit nervous and afraid… Who
knows what deep secrets, unknown issues could come up? After this, Mrs
Clara explained all the details for the new school year, the facts and
strategy for the school programme, so everyone understood a little
more of what to expect.
The
children were also very keen on being presented. So, they were invited
to come in front of the audience and each class was presented,
together with their teachers. A lot of flowers, congratulations and
kisses were given… Just the regular wonderful start of every school
year in Romania!
It was the
same even when I was in their shoes – feels like centuries ago… but I
remember  about
the time, long ago, when I saw a little boy being very shy and he
couldn’t be taken from his mother’s arms, to leave her and go with the
new school friends. But we all understood – he was only in
kindergarten, the smallest of the small, when everything seems so much
bigger and sometimes quite frightening!
When all of the children were gathered at the front, I stepped forward
and prayed for them and for the teachers, for the parents, for the
school and asked God to protect them all, to help them in school and
to let everybody see His love for them. Indeed, during the prayer, I
could hear many of the parents agreeing with me, and their “Amen’s”
was the best confirmation they un derstand
and appreciate the ministry we provide for their children, so often
beyond the school curriculum, but crucially important in the lessons
of life. Most of them really appreciate the opportunity for their
little ones to learn in a Christian foundation, where not only the
teaching professionalism is important, but also the good character and
healthy principles of Christian teaching.
After the
prayer moment, the students were asked to go with their teachers, to
see their new class rooms and to meet their new colleagues.
 They
happily did that!
Towards the
end, the parents were told some details they had to know about and
they once again agreed to support their children, to encourage them
and to help them in any way they could for them to be successful and
get the best results in school. Mrs Clara insisted on how important
their child’s education is and how much of a difference the family
makes, when it comes to the future of the students and all they
achieve.
The special
Opening lasted for about an hour. The rest of the day was to let the
children get use to the new environment, their teachers and new
friends. Anyway, the first school day shouldn’t be too tiring. In
fact, it is about the only day when the schedule does not matter quite
so much!!
Please
pray with us for all the children at Tileagd Community School and
Nursery. That the opportunity provided to them through Smiles and
your support will indeed make a life-changing difference we all know
Education can.
To Sponsor a Child today
to attend Tileagd School or Nursery, go direct to the
Smiles Sponsor
Page and Change The World for a Child NOW.
Thank you.
Adi Matis
Project Manager
The Smiles Foundation |
