Growing and Learning Together!

Written by: Yves Joseph, Assistant Principal
Class: Eighth Grade 
Region: Grand-Goâve

How has God shown up in this class?

The presence of God has been manifested in the eighth grade through the way they behave in class and the passion they have for the word of God. They love to read their Bible and listen to Christian songs and music.

What are some notable updates or activities that the class has been a part of? (i.e. holidays, celebrations, traditions)

We don’t do many activities due to the full curriculum they have to complete in their grade. We usually participate in Flag Day, memorial days and Christmas.

What was the occasion and why is it important to your culture? 

Flag Day is a big event in our society and almost all businesses, offices and schools participate in celebrating this event. The occasion is celebrated on May 18. We usually participate in the parade in the town.

For other important events like memorial days, and Agriculture and Labor Day, we organize conferences with them or, if possible, take them on tours to visit memorial sites. On Agriculture and Labor Day, we usually have conferences on how to care for plants and prevent erosion by encouraging them to plant more trees and teach their parents about the potential benefits that the plants have.

What is your favorite memory from this year so far? Something that made you laugh? Cry? Praise God?

We have a student who was not doing his best in class and we had to talk to him because if he doesn’t pass our exams he will need to continue his studies elsewhere. Thanks to our guidance, he has passed and is very motivated to continue to do well. This made us happy.

What are some activities or events that the students are looking forward to? 

We look forward to participating in Flag Day and the soccer championship if it will be possible to do this year due of COVID-19.
 

Is there a Bible verse that the class has been studying? Or maybe a verse that God has put on your heart during this season? 

They have been studying many verses. This week they are studying John 3:16.

Is there a student or parent that has stood out to you? How and why?

I have a parent who came to see us about his son.  He asked us to watch his son closely because sometimes he doesn't pay much attention to his education. The father said the main reason for this concern was that he won’t have the money to put him to another school if he doesn’t pass the exams in our class, and he really wants him to be able to continue at the Lifeline school.

What would you like to say to partners who are supporting the class and students?

We would like to say thank you for supporting the class and students. May God continue to bless you for allowing these children to continue with their schooling. We look forward to praying for you and for more blessings to come in your way. May the peace of God be with you.

Prayer Requests:

• Pray that our eighth grade students will focus more on God.
• Pray that they continue to learn well in the class. 
• We want them to have a good understanding and to continue to set good examples for other classes.