Mrs. Alison Boyer, our ESL Director, shared the following insights on the trip to the Oval with our International students.
I would have to say one of the most magical days of the year is when a group of international students go skating at the Emera Oval. Yesterday was no less special than all the other trips to the Oval. It started with all international students gathering in the front of Sacred Heart School of Halifax. This was followed by a lively walk to the Oval which was full of animated chatter.
Once we arrived, everyone crammed into the skate booth to pick figure skates or hockey skates; a big decision for many who had never been on skates! Next came putting on skates, filled with many helping each other to tighten and tie. This was made jolly with the presence of glorious music piped into the air.
Finally, the moment came where all students entered onto the ice. For those who had never been in skates or on ice, they approached the ice with courage and good humour!! Laughter and skating antics followed. For the next hour we skated chased by magical tunes and golden laughter which sounds the same in all languages.
In remembering the evening, I am once again humbled by the courage, tenacity and willingness to embrace something new that our international students at Sacred Heart School of Halifax show us every day!!
Good time was had by all!!
