September 16th



CN TOWER TORONTO Y REGRESO...

AND FINISH.
















September 13th, 14th y 15th




El lunes tenía un sabor muy especial para los niños: el último día oficial de clases. Y aunque el horario de trabajo fue el mismo, varió la rutina diaria y se tuvo en la mañana la ceremonia de graduación. Esta, tuvo como principal evento la celebración de la Santa Misay al final la entrega de los certificados a los niños. Este fue un emotivo momento, ya que significaba la culminación del esfuerzo y trabajo realizado durante el mes y la satisfacción del deber cumplido. A continuación, en el comedor se compartió una torta y gaseosa con los comapñeros, profesoras y supervisores.

En la tarde, realizaron con las profesoras actividades ludicas para cerrar las clases.

En la noche, los niños recibieron las últimas llamadas y empacaron el equipaje para el viaje a Niagara Falls. Ropa, compras, regalos y la preocupación de cuánto pesaba la maleta. A dormir temprano para emprender la última etapa del viaje.

El martes la levantada fue a las 4:00 am y la despedida final de Windsor, con la nostalgia que supone el dejar la casa y la academia.
A las 6.00 am salimos rumbo a Niagara Falls y arribamos a las 10:30 am. La primera visión, arranca de los niños un grito de asombro ante el espectáculo tan hermoso de las cataratas. Entramos inicialmente a la atracción Niagara Fury, que simula la creación de las cataratas. Luego, bajamos por ascensor al tunel que conduce al mirador en la parte inferior de las cataratas. Allí, se percibe el sonido y la fuerza de la caida del agua y la brisa humeda que levanta la misma. Un momento espectacular y único. Los niños quedaron maravillados con esta atracción de la naturaleza.

Visitamos los rápidos que forma el río unos metros mas abajo, recorrimos el centro de Niagara y visitamos algunas tiendas. En la noche, pudimos caminar hasta las cataratas y se pudo apreciar el juego de luces en las mismas: sencillamente un espectáculo.

En la mañana del miércoles, se hcieron algunas compras, especialmente de suvenirs, y luego emprendimos viaje hacia Marineland, un parque de atracciones mecánicas y acuáticas: montaña rusa, orcas, delfines... luego de varias horas de disfrutar en el parque, partimos hacia Toronto en un viaje que duró aprox. una hora y media. Llegamos al hotel, organizamos el equipaje y salimos a comer al restaurante Mandarin, en el cual disfrutaron los niños de la comida tipo bufette, los deliciosos postres y la posibilidad de repetir.

Al salir del restaurante, realizamos un recorrido, en bus, por el centro de Toronto ya de noche, pero se pudo apreciar la imponencia de la ciudad. De regreso al hotel, nos disponemos a disfrutar de la última noche y el último día de la gran experiencia que hemos vivido en Cánada..
SEPTEMBER 13TH




SEPTEMBER 14TH




SEPTEMBER 15TH



September 12th.


This was the last school day for the kids with a test included. After lunch, they had a thirty minute rehearsal for the graduation the next day. Right after that, we went to Vollmer Centre, an indoor complex where the families go in order to share some time. So, the goal for the kids was to have some fun in “H2OASIS Aquatic Centre” swimming pool, but at the same time they had the opportunity to interact with other Canadian kids. Then, we went to Assumption Church in downtown, very close to the “Ambassador Bridge”, which connects Canada with the United States. As a historical fact, this beautiful brick building is the oldest church in Windsor, whose opening took place in 1845. So, the kids could cherish the beauty of this architectonical masterpiece of the 19th century. Once again, the Canadians expressed their kindness and admiration towards our boys´ behavior, because just when the holy mass was over, one of the helpers of it said: “Congratulations for your kids, very good behavior” and smiled at us. These words reminded us that these boys are representing our school and our country very well….so congratulations once again!!!!.
Later on, we went to Mc Donalds for their favorite snacks and then, we all had our last walking across Detroit River and had the last look at this beautiful city and its neighbor, Detroit.




September 11th.









September 10th.






September 9th.

The students started the morning with their usual classes, but there was a slight change during lunch time, since the two teachers from Colombia – Jorge and Ricardo- didn´t eat with the kids – they stayed with Amanda and Mary- since they had a very special invitation from Académie Ste Cécile. Well, were invited to have lunch at the Caesar´s restaurant – with Allan and Gisele-. Outstanding place and the food, delicious. Thanks Académie Ste Cécile, ¡we had a great time there!.
As for the kids, some of them were selected by their Canadian teachers to get their Merit Certificate. After classes, they had fun in Devonshire movie theater, because after the terrible movie they had to stand for over an hour last week, they saw an fantastic one for them: “The Expendibles”, an action movie with famous actors such as Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Arnold Schwarzenegger among others. They were all very happy because of the movie and after it was over, they thanked Gisele, the supervisor. They were really satisfied. And this is like the last Thursday in Windsor for us ended…with learning and fun.

September 8th.


It was a cold wind morning but the kids were ready to live and learn about some science experiments. We went to Science City in downtown – this park is like Parque Explora in Medellin but not as astounding and beautiful as ours (one point for us) where there was an explanation of the things they would find and do there such as learning about some animals: fish, insects, reptiles and birds…. Some of the animals were real and alive, of course, but some others were dissected in order to be studied and preserve their species. Then, the kids went to a sand pit to play the role of archeologists and find some fossils. As you can picture….they all ended up dusty, but they had fun. After that, they headed for the experiment room.here, they had some “scientific games” whose porpose is to let visitors learn in a funny way the “mysteries” of science. Later on, we went to the AGW - Art Gallery Windsor-, near Detroit River. There, Mary, the curator gave a whole explanation of the paintings related to life in Canada when there were no big cities and no high technology,but a quiet life. These paintings tell the story of the old traditions and life-style: how they used to hunt, to dress….and to live.
This tour, made some of the kids bored, but as soon as they were told they would be graded based on this field trip, they seemed to changed their attitude and started showing a little more interest in culture and knowledge. The tour ended with a handcraft activity, which purpose was to create a masterpiece on their own, and they really did a great job. They could show their skills on arts. This was the funny part for them. They also took some pictures modeling for the famous paintings “The Scream” (by Van Gogh) and “La Monalisa” (by Da Vincci). Finally, they did what they like the most: internet and video games.






September 7th.


El inicio del día ha sido bastante frío, con la obligada necesidad de utilizar las chaquetas, debido a las temperaturas tan bajas al amanecer. Después de clases, volvemos a Laser Tag. Al momento de la salida, un fuerte viento nos acompaña mientras llega el bus y se convierte en un nuevo compañero de juegos. El viento, aunque no muy frio, golpea con bastante fuerza. En laser Tag, lo normal de repartir los equipos y la expectativa de quien hace más puntos al final... un rato de juego y diversión. De regreso al colegio, la cena y una excelente noticia: regreso el internet... pero en Talbot aún no se resuelve el problema del teléfono. Pasamos a la sala de internet y como es lógico, el tiempo fue para des atrasarse de los correos por responder, saludar las familias y chatear con los papas.

Al regreso a las casas, tiempo para organizar cosas personales y una película... pero en talbot recibimos una sorpresa: la visita de 6 compañeros que querían pasar la noche en esta casa: plan de juego, correr, conversar en las piezas, risas, organizar la dormida... fue una buena experiencia que termino con la celebración del cumpleaños de Daniel Tobar: se cantó el happy birthday y la felicitaciones de todos... Feliz cumpleaños DANIEL..!!!

Una noche un poco "más larga" de lo normal (y como no), pero también inolvidable para los niños. Mañana miércoles, nos espera el último miércoles con plan de salida pedagógica.