Awards

[vaneramos]

Marian and me


Marian is intelligent, but grade eight was not an easy year. On her first report card she had failing marks in French and social science, barely passing in art. On the other hand she had 90s in math and English. Clearly she could master anything that interested her. But her previous school had turned her off, and she couldn't see any point in applying herself.

I was worried for her, but it wasn't my role to nag her about completing assignments. Every week on the phone she told me everything, and I didn't want to discourage her. Sometimes she gave excuses when I didn't ask for them. But she was fortunate to have several teachers who inspired her, or perhaps whom she inspired. With the right kind of encouragement, she improved her work habits.

At graduation she won three awards: top English student in grade seven and eight, the same in math, and a silver pin for an overall average in the high 70s. I am very proud of her. For the English award, a teacher went out of her way to find a book Marian wanted: Faust.

Best of all she looks forward to going back there next year.

Comments

Hugs and congratulations to Marian

[djjo.livejournal.com]

I'm glad she made it through this year. I'm doubley glad she wishes to continue. School can be hard for the smart ones. It's good she has teachers who care. And great that she has you who care for her so much!

p.s. I'd forgotten just how BLUE her eyes are!

Re: Hugs and congratulations to Marian

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

"hard for the smart ones."

How true! School was always such a burden of expectations for me. Only with a few teachers did I experience the pleasure of learning.

You should have seen Marian's eyes the day she was born! I'll have to try turning up some old photos.

Much love to you, handsome. Hope you're having a relaxing weekend there.