Report Cards

I attended Parent/Teacher conferences at Ausangate and reviewed the first term reports for Meghan and Helen.  I have always enjoyed these meetings because teachers allways have great things to say about the girls, and this time was no different. 
Each class has a Spanish (speaking no english) and an English (bi-lengual) teacher.  As a bi-lengual institution, math and english are taught in english and all other courses are taught in spanish.  The students are 90% Peruvian and Meghan and Helen are 2 of only 6 or so children that speak english as their first language.  Obviously the english classes are remedial and the children are mostly speaking their native tongue, especially during breaks, lunch and recess.
Meghan's English teacher, Mr. Wilson was out the day of the conferences so my discussion with her teacher Ms. Karina took place in Spanish.  Although I am sure I missed some minor details, I heard that Meghan has excelled at Spanish in such a short time (which I knew), is always up to new challenges, and is mature and sensitve to the needs of her peers.
Both Helen's professors, Ricardo and Maria Renee were present and reported that she has adapted well to a new language, been very helpfull to other students during English, and is an excellent mathmatician. 
It was clear that both girls had quickly emersed themselves here, were welcomed into this new community and had made lasting impressions on their teachers.  I thought Maria Renee might cry as she expressed sadness that Helen would not return next term.  A great conference for Dad, who expected no less but always enjoys confirmation.... gracias hijas!