Yesterday was the last day of classes here at Dara Academy, so I thought what better way to end my class's immersion in Western culture than by throwing a good old fashion pizza party. Who doesn't love pizza?! These kids sure did. I brought in five big pies for the kids to devour. I also sent a letter home to all the parents, offering the suggestion (wink, wink) that they could send food or drinks to school with their student. The kids came with tons of food - chocolate, soda, candy. But the highlight was definitely the kid who brought in a huge tub of french fries. It must have weighed a good 10 pounds. The kids loved that too.
I took a lot of pictures, which can be seen here. I also recorded a video of them playing a game. I couldn't quite figure it out, but it seems to be a mix between ring around the rosie and freeze tag. I tried uploading it, but there appears to be some technical difficulties. I will try uploading it some other time.
All in all, it seems like the kids really enjoyed themselves during the party. I am definitely going to miss them, and teaching kids this young helped me see that I do have the patience for middle school, if I had no other options. It's strange to think that I am done teaching in Thailand. I still have more time here, but it feels like I just began this job and it's already over. But, so it goes. Hopefully my next pizza party will be with high schoolers in New York City.
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