It was winter, a few days before the Christmas holidays, on Thursday December 16, 2021, our English “specialty” teacher that we adore so much, decided to organize a secret Santa and a snack for the whole class so that we could all have a good time together. That day, when I woke up, I did not want to go to class in any way because I found this organization “banal” and that I probably had better things to do, (quite cheeky). In the end, I decided to go there, telling myself that the morning would perhaps be pleasant and that I would have a good time with students in my class, some of whom their first names are unknown to me, certainly it is just a detail but I feel as cold as an ice cube, I consider this an insurmountable step. On my way to high school, stressed and tense, I wondered if I made the right choice in going seen the state I was in, it must have been quite funny to see. Arriving at my destination, in front of our English room, I meet a friend, Karina, with whom I get along very well. We talked about this snack, she was happy and excited, I saw her almost amazed. She could see that I was not thrilled by all this, so I told her of my despair in the face of a banal situation, all the students of this high school would dream of doing this kind of thing with their teacher. As the discussion with Karina progresses, I manage to put myself at ease and this will perhaps leave you speechless, but I was only in a hurry, it was to open up to others. and to have a good time with my class. Other students arrived little by little, we entered the room, all happy, with smiles on their faces, except for some people who got up on the wrong foot. The first hour of class went by quietly, we had an unexpected debate, which made us almost forget Santa's secret and the snack that was waiting for us. I say “almost” because the bell rang, up to the second hour , the moment we had been waiting for. Each student had brought some sweets, we placed everything on tables which filled up very quickly. In view of this mountain of sweets, I deduced that we are a rather greedy class. We started with the distribution of gifts, which personally interests me the most. Each student in the class was happy with his gift, gifts for some quite eccentric, even our teacher was spoiled. The party went wonderfully, the music and the bursts of laughter invaded our room, I felt a pleasure that I had never felt before, and this feeling of new pleasure is really pleasant. I felt good and I didn't want this special fleeting moment to end, so I took advantage of every moment, the moments that were the best of my life. To keep memories, we took a lot of photos, in order to anchor these moments in time so that they never fade. I already imagined myself finding these photos and shedding a nostalgic tear, that's what being sentimental is about. At the end of the party, I directed my gaze everywhere, I saw students who were usually sullen, with butterflies in their eyes. In the distance I met the gaze of our teacher. I think the happiest teacher that day because she can be proud of the happiness and joy she brought us. Unfortunately, every beautiful thing has an end, the bell rings and we must say goodbye to these moments that we will probably never relive, I thank my teacher from the bottom of my heart, and I leave this room amazed and peaceful. Since that day, when I enter this room, the memories come back and it does me a lot of good before each English specialty course. Looking back, I tell myself that I did well to come and participate in this party, otherwise I would have had eternal regrets. I will keep these moments etched in my memory for life, knowing that simple moments lead to unforgettable memories. Thank you Madam. ♡♡ Narjess RIZKI
Dear Diary, This school year was memorable. It's currently Sunday, 30th April, but I'm already nostalgic. Time passes so fast, I remember the first day of the year when I was so anxious, I would like to go back in time to tell myself me that everything will be fine and to enjoy every moment. This year began in a class where I knew nearly no one, I was nervous moreover the fact that we had (and still have) a French final exam. Last year when I chose my specialities, I didn't expect them to be like that I was quite surprised. The class in which I was the most nervous was my English speciality class because I really knew no one. But the part of the lesson when we talk about news, made me discover everyone's opinions and personalities (even if it was only a small part of their personalities). Over time I made friends and I'm happy with that, because I know it will last. In this class, I really liked to debate because everyone was free to say whatever she or he wanted and people reacted. I really liked the fact that we talk more than we write, and it is only in this class. The blogs helped me a lot to develop my critical thinking and we're free to say whatever we want, I find it really cool because in every other class we have instructions that we absolutely have to respect and it limits us a lot, I think. In this class, we read and our lessons highlighted discrimination, and it is really needed. The fact that we saw films to illustrate it was also a good “compromise” because (even if it demands concentration) we could be more relaxed and understood as well. I think there is one thing that I will remember for a long time because it encouraged me, was the moment when Mrs Ricketts told us our final grade for the first or second quarter (I don't remember exactly) and told me that she was proud of me and no other teacher ever told me so. Even if it was a complicated year, I'm grateful that it happened like that because I know it will help me later. Another memorable day was the day we celebrated Christmas, I talked with people I never spoke to before and it began a great day, everyone was happy and I was. There are a lot of Thursdays when I was tired but this day was different. Moreover, the fact that we could take off our masks was exiting, it felt like we discovered everyone. By the way, the real day when we took them off was like a back to school day and I find it funny. In my mathematics class, our teacher also debated and I found it interesting and funny to see our teacher so involved in them. My last speciality, history-geopolitics is a truly interesting lesson and I understand the fact that a lot of people want to keep it for next year. It really instills culture, and makes you understand better the world. I'm actually wondering why we don't learn more politics in history, because they are completely linked.
This year was also, and is still intense because we have a lot of pressure coming from all classes we have, moreover we have the French final exam which makes me really anxious. But still, this French lesson makes me nostalgic because I never had a teacher as involved as my French teacher is in her lessons, but also with her students that I'm really grateful (especially this year) to have had my French teacher. The fact that this year is the penultimate also makes me think because we have just one more year before we're all separated with our studies which will probably last years and years. I'm afraid of that because it's synonymous with being more and more adult, and as a teenager I'm fulfilled. It reminds me of this comment I saw on the blog which was published in 2014 («<Where would you like to be in 2020? »), I saw this comment from people who were my age years ago who talked about their studies and life, and I told myself that in a few years I would be in their situation and that made me feel strange. However, I can't wait to be in summer and finish the exams, to enjoy my friends and the sea!!
It wasn’t my first year at Lycée Calmette. It was the second one. But then why was back to school so stressful? Already a week before the start of the school year, I was panicked thinking about it. What is it going to be like? How must I behave? Will I have a good year? I asked myself a lot of questions. It is surely necessary to specify that my middle school years were far from ideal and that when I arrived at Lycée Calmette my life had improved, but I considered it as luck. This year had to be like the previous one. On August 31, 2021, the class compositions were displayed on the facade of the school. The same day, I went to discover them with two friends, hoping to be in their class. It was an oppressive moment. I remember students pushing each other to see their classes. There were laughs, and more sad looks. I finally managed to approach the board. I glanced through each class, seeing my friends' names, but not my own. And finally, I saw it. NADTOCHEY Karina, class 104. But who were the 30 other students? I didn't recognize any names. This may seem like overkill to many people, but I had a feeling that everything was going to go wrong. When I got home, I was depressed, overwhelmed, scared. The year was bad before it started. The days before school started seem terribly long to me. But it was quite positive since I wasn't in a hurry. I thought of almost everything that could happen. It helped me relax a little bit. After all, everyone went through this and it wasn't so terrible... I tried to imagine what I would say to new students in my class, but it was hard to do because I'm quite shy around people I don't know. The day before school started, I couldn’t manage to sleep much. The next day, it was too late to stress. The time had come. I was scared on my way to high school and when I arrived, I couldn't recognize anyone. The minutes before entering school seemed like an eternity. Yet it was already time. I tried to relax while advancing towards the classroom that had been indicated to me. Almost everyone was already there, and there were only three or four empty chairs. I decided to sit next to a girl who looked friendly. And it is by pure chance that I am now having a good year. I don't believe in fate but I think Narjess and I were meant to be friends. Today I don't understand why I was so stressed, because in the end everything went well. I have friends, good grades, and my school year is going well. I think I made the right choices and I'm happy with it. Unlike the establishment where I was in middle school, Lycee Calmette is simpler and more welcoming. I think this experience will allow me to be less stressed next year, even if it will be the most important school year.
Chapter 17 Aya : « Kyara did you hear about the rumor going around ? » Kyara : « There are a lot of rumor Aya. You talk about the rumor of the body find in school ? » Aya : « Yes… » Kyara : « It’s just a rumor Aya, d’ont worry » Aya : « Even if some people say that it’s a rumor, other say that they saw the skeleton of their eyes ! » Kyara : « Believe whatever you want, I tell you that its not true » Noémie join Kyara and Aya Noémie : « Hi guys sorry for the late but there is a lot going on today, the teacher told us about the skeleton » Kyara : « WAIT SO ITS REALLY TRUE ?? » Aya : « You see I told you but you never wanna listen me » Noémie : « Im shocked I can’t believe what’s happening» Aya : « Do people call the police ? » Noémie : « No the teachers want to keep it secret fot the moment, I mean they just talk about it with us but they didn’t call the police so I guess that they wanna keep it secret » Kyara : « We have to call the police… » Aya : « It’s not us the adults ! We don’t have to act like this, imagine we get kicked out of school ?? » Noémie : « I’m with Kyara… We talk about a skeleton it’s not nothing » Aya : « If get kicked out I’m gonna die this school cost a lot of money » Noémie : « Don’t worry you’re not gonna be kicked for calling the police » Aya : « Okay… » Kyara, Aya and Noémie hesitated a lot but they finally called the police. The police told them they would be at school in 10 minutes.
Our School Year Experience
ReplyDeleteIt was winter, a few days before the Christmas holidays, on Thursday December 16, 2021, our English “specialty” teacher that we adore so much, decided to organize a secret Santa and a snack for the whole class so that we could all have a good time together.
That day, when I woke up, I did not want to go to class in any way because I found this organization “banal” and that I probably had better things to do, (quite cheeky).
In the end, I decided to go there, telling myself that the morning would perhaps be pleasant and that I would have a good time with students in my class, some of whom their first names are unknown to me, certainly it is just a detail but I feel as cold as an ice cube, I consider this an insurmountable step.
On my way to high school, stressed and tense, I wondered if I made the right choice in going seen the state I was in, it must have been quite funny to see.
Arriving at my destination, in front of our English room, I meet a friend, Karina, with whom I get along very well. We talked about this snack, she was happy and excited, I saw her almost amazed. She could see that I was not thrilled by all this, so I told her of my despair in the face of a banal situation, all the students of this high school would dream of doing this kind of thing with their teacher.
As the discussion with Karina progresses, I manage to put myself at ease and this will perhaps leave you speechless, but I was only in a hurry, it was to open up to others. and to have a good time with my class. Other students arrived little by little, we entered the room, all happy, with smiles on their faces, except for some people who got up on the wrong foot.
The first hour of class went by quietly, we had an unexpected debate, which made us almost forget Santa's secret and the snack that was waiting for us. I say “almost” because the bell
rang, up to the second hour , the moment we had been waiting for. Each student had brought some sweets, we placed everything on tables which filled up very quickly.
In view of this mountain of sweets, I deduced that we are a rather greedy class.
We started with the distribution of gifts, which personally interests me the most. Each student in the class was happy with his gift, gifts for some quite eccentric, even our teacher was spoiled.
The party went wonderfully, the music and the bursts of laughter invaded our room, I felt a pleasure that I had never felt before, and this feeling of new pleasure is really pleasant.
I felt good and I didn't want this special fleeting moment to end, so I took advantage of every moment, the moments that were the best of my life.
To keep memories, we took a lot of photos, in order to anchor these moments in time so that they never fade. I already imagined myself finding these photos and shedding a nostalgic tear, that's what being sentimental is about.
At the end of the party, I directed my gaze everywhere, I saw students who were usually sullen, with butterflies in their eyes. In the distance I met the gaze of our teacher.
I think the happiest teacher that day because she can be proud of the happiness and joy she brought us.
Unfortunately, every beautiful thing has an end, the bell rings and we must say goodbye to these moments that we will probably never relive, I thank my teacher from the bottom of my heart, and I leave this room amazed and peaceful.
Since that day, when I enter this room, the memories come back and it does me a lot of good before each English specialty course.
Looking back, I tell myself that I did well to come and participate in this party, otherwise I would have had eternal regrets. I will keep these moments etched in my memory for life, knowing that simple moments lead to unforgettable memories. Thank you Madam.
♡♡
Narjess RIZKI
School year 2021/2022
ReplyDeleteDear Diary, This school year was memorable. It's currently Sunday, 30th April, but I'm already nostalgic. Time passes so fast, I remember the first day of the year when I was so anxious, I would like to go back in time to tell myself me that everything will be fine and to enjoy every moment.
This year began in a class where I knew nearly no one, I was nervous moreover the fact that we had (and still have) a French final exam. Last year when I chose my specialities, I didn't expect them to be like that I was quite surprised. The class in which I was the most nervous was my English speciality class because I really knew no one. But the part of the lesson when we talk about news, made me discover everyone's opinions and personalities (even if it was only a small part of their personalities). Over time I made friends and I'm happy with that, because I know it will last.
In this class, I really liked to debate because everyone was free to say whatever she or he wanted and people reacted. I really liked the fact that we talk more than we write, and it is only in this class. The blogs helped me a lot to develop my critical thinking and we're free to say whatever we want, I find it really cool because in every other class we have instructions that we absolutely have to respect and it limits us a lot, I think.
In this class, we read and our lessons highlighted discrimination, and it is really needed. The fact that we saw films to illustrate it was also a good “compromise” because (even if it demands concentration) we could be more relaxed and understood as well. I think there is one thing that I will remember for a long time because it encouraged me, was the moment when Mrs Ricketts told us our final grade for the first or second quarter (I don't remember exactly) and told me that she was proud of me and no other teacher ever told me so. Even if it was a complicated year, I'm grateful that it happened like that because I know it will help me later.
Another memorable day was the day we celebrated Christmas, I talked with people I never spoke to before and it began a great day, everyone was happy and I was. There are a lot of Thursdays when I was tired but this day was different. Moreover, the fact that we could take off our masks was exiting, it felt like we discovered everyone. By the way, the real day when we took them off was like a back to school day and I find it funny.
In my mathematics class, our teacher also debated and I found it interesting and funny to see our teacher so involved in them. My last speciality, history-geopolitics is a truly interesting lesson and I understand the fact that a lot of people want to keep it for next year. It really instills culture, and makes you understand better the world. I'm actually wondering why we don't learn more politics in history, because they are completely linked.
(part 1)
Charlier Jade
ReplyDeleteThis year was also, and is still intense because we have a lot of pressure coming from all classes we have, moreover we have the French final exam which makes me really anxious. But still, this French lesson makes me nostalgic because I never had a teacher as involved as my French teacher is in her lessons, but also with her students that I'm really grateful (especially this year) to have had my French teacher.
The fact that this year is the penultimate also makes me think because we have just one more year before we're all separated with our studies which will probably last years and years. I'm afraid of that because it's synonymous with being more and more adult, and as a teenager I'm fulfilled. It reminds me of this comment I saw on the blog which was published in 2014 («<Where would you like to be in 2020? »), I saw this comment from people who were my age years ago who talked about their studies and life, and I told myself that in a few years I would be in their situation and that made me feel strange.
However, I can't wait to be in summer and finish the exams, to enjoy my friends and the sea!!
Charlier Jade
My school year experience
ReplyDeleteIt wasn’t my first year at Lycée Calmette. It was the second one. But then why was back
to school so stressful? Already a week before the start of the school year, I was panicked
thinking about it. What is it going to be like? How must I behave? Will I have a good year? I
asked myself a lot of questions. It is surely necessary to specify that my middle school years
were far from ideal and that when I arrived at Lycée Calmette my life had improved, but I
considered it as luck. This year had to be like the previous one. On August 31, 2021, the class
compositions were displayed on the facade of the school. The same day, I went to discover
them with two friends, hoping to be in their class. It was an oppressive moment. I remember
students pushing each other to see their classes. There were laughs, and more sad looks. I
finally managed to approach the board. I glanced through each class, seeing my friends'
names, but not my own. And finally, I saw it. NADTOCHEY Karina, class 104. But who
were the 30 other students? I didn't recognize any names. This may seem like overkill to
many people, but I had a feeling that everything was going to go wrong. When I got home, I
was depressed, overwhelmed, scared. The year was bad before it started.
The days before school started seem terribly long to me. But it was quite positive since
I wasn't in a hurry. I thought of almost everything that could happen. It helped me relax a
little bit. After all, everyone went through this and it wasn't so terrible... I tried to imagine
what I would say to new students in my class, but it was hard to do because I'm quite shy
around people I don't know. The day before school started, I couldn’t manage to sleep much.
The next day, it was too late to stress. The time had come. I was scared on my way to
high school and when I arrived, I couldn't recognize anyone. The minutes before entering
school seemed like an eternity. Yet it was already time. I tried to relax while advancing
towards the classroom that had been indicated to me. Almost everyone was already there, and
there were only three or four empty chairs. I decided to sit next to a girl who looked friendly.
And it is by pure chance that I am now having a good year. I don't believe in fate but I think
Narjess and I were meant to be friends.
Today I don't understand why I was so stressed, because in the end everything went
well. I have friends, good grades, and my school year is going well. I think I made the right
choices and I'm happy with it. Unlike the establishment where I was in middle school, Lycee
Calmette is simpler and more welcoming. I think this experience will allow me to be less
stressed next year, even if it will be the most important school year.
NADTOCHEY Karina
Chapter 17
ReplyDeleteAya : « Kyara did you hear about the rumor going around ? »
Kyara : « There are a lot of rumor Aya. You talk about the rumor of the body find in school ? »
Aya : « Yes… »
Kyara : « It’s just a rumor Aya, d’ont worry »
Aya : « Even if some people say that it’s a rumor, other say that they saw the skeleton of their eyes ! »
Kyara : « Believe whatever you want, I tell you that its not true »
Noémie join Kyara and Aya
Noémie : « Hi guys sorry for the late but there is a lot going on today, the teacher told us about the skeleton »
Kyara : « WAIT SO ITS REALLY TRUE ?? »
Aya : « You see I told you but you never wanna listen me »
Noémie : « Im shocked I can’t believe what’s happening»
Aya : « Do people call the police ? »
Noémie : « No the teachers want to keep it secret fot the moment, I mean they just talk about it with us but they didn’t call the police so I guess that they wanna keep it secret »
Kyara : « We have to call the police… »
Aya : « It’s not us the adults ! We don’t have to act like this, imagine we get kicked out of school ?? »
Noémie : « I’m with Kyara… We talk about a skeleton it’s not nothing »
Aya : « If get kicked out I’m gonna die this school cost a lot of money »
Noémie : « Don’t worry you’re not gonna be kicked for calling the police »
Aya : « Okay… »
Kyara, Aya and Noémie hesitated a lot but they finally called the police.
The police told them they would be at school in 10 minutes.
Noémie, Kyara, Aya 106