We started our Wednesday morning with a music rehearsal at the old and beautiful auditorium at Hunan University. The three-level auditorium, with a capacity to hold over 1,500 people, will have around 1,300 students, teachers, and parents in the audience for tomorrow afternoon's assembly. We are truly honored to have the opportunity to showcase Cushman students' capabilities. We are all confident that as usual, our Cushman students will rise to the occassion and perform with poise and confidence in front of the large crowd. Look for pictures and (hopefully) video in tomorrow's blog.
We broke for lunch at 11:30 am as we usually do and met back up at school at 2:30 pm. (The school day in China is a bit different as it begins at 8:00 am and but most of the students go home at 11:30 to eat lunch and return again at 2:30 pm when the afternoon session begins. Classes in the afternoon end at 4:30 pm).
The students and teachers spent the afternoon learning about Calligraphy and practicing the fine Chinese Art. The instructor taught us about the different types of Calligraphy and the fine techniques they require. The students, teachers, and parents all had the opportunity try on their own and had a great time painting Chinese characters!
After Calligraphy, as Miss Kagan went back to the office to pack up, she was greeted there by a rooster and a chicken. (Video to be uploaded) Miss Kagan, Mr. Cosgrove, and Coach Pablo decided to name the chickens "Chairman" and "Mao", but they are not telling their Chinese colleagues. We hear that chicken is on the menu for tomorrow, but, as yet, have not been able to confirm this.
Our Chinese colleagues here have welcomed us all with open arms. Walking around the school, we are usually greeted by the Chinese students with a loud "HELLO!" or "GOOD MORNING!" and a big smile as students are seemingly proud to showcase their English. It was a few students at first who were confident enough to say those English words out loud, but now we all get a thousand "HELLOS" wherever we go! It is really funny! We may look strange, but we think they like us!
We are looking forward to a great assembly tomorrow!
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Hi everyone! We are all here together in class and here is what we have to say:
Lindsey, Tatyana, and Ale say hi! We miss you. Nicky says HELLO! Ava too. Ava says she told you you would have to eat wierd food. Sara says hi and so does Matthew S. Ale says to go on AIM. Lindsey too! Cameron says HI too. Ivy and Janna, Lindsey and Ale and everyone cant wait to see you.
Love you all, you're the best!
hi, we miss everyone at school! hope you guys are having fun!
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