21/12/2011 · por Shannon Macinnes and Martin Smith · Tags: Programa Bilíngue

I would like to say thank you to Centro Educational Leonardo Da Vinci for providing me with the opportunity to live and teach in Brazil. In the past two years as a teacher for Grade One in the Infantile Bilingual Program I have had many rewarding experiences. I will remember the school for the unique aspects of education the school provides in striving to deliver a cultural learning environment for students. Through the school’s choice of a topic for the entire school to focus on throughout the year I’ve had the opportunity to learn last year about Architecture through Oscar Niemeyer and this year of the fascinating life of Augusto Ruschi and his contributions to Ecology, Espírito Santo and Brazil, two remarkable individuals I may not have otherwise been exposed to. I enjoyed working together with all teachers for various theatre productions put on for the students, either to celebrate a special day as we did last year for Children’s Day with TV DaVinci or for educational purposes to help the children learn about an area of study.  However the productions put on by students are what I found to be truly remarkable. I will always remember my experience of being with Brazilian students during the World Cup, singing and playing drums to the world cup anthem in Pedro’s music class and participating in the dance presentation of choreography and music representing partaking countries from around the world. This year I enjoyed the opportunity to learn about and join in an aspect of Brazilian culture through the Festa Junina dance and celebrations, and although I will never be able to dance like Dulce, I appreciated her trying to teach me how! Some of my most treasured memories are from my experiences with the Musical, not only the presentation itself, but the moments leading up to it. The original music score, choreography and costumes were of a caliber I´ve never before experienced in all of my years in early education. The students, working together with teachers to accomplish productions of these sort is truly something special, and what sets Leonardo DaVinci apart from any other school where I’ve taught.  I wish only the best for the Program as it continues to grow. Thank you and Goodbye!

Shannon, we learn with you! Thank you for your pacient with Thiago and my English! You are a very good teacher! kisses and Goodbye!