Today I want to introduce you to the school our daughters attend. It is called Promesa and was started in 2005 with only 11 students. Today it has grown to over 300 students from age 4 all the way to the 10th grade. We are excited to see what God is doing with this Christian school in Cusco.
Hannah is in the 6th grade. Katie is in the 3rd grade and Danica goes to the 4 year old class two days a week. They leave the house around 7:20am to catch a bus to school each morning and the bell rings at 7:45am signaling classes are starting. All classes are in Spanish and they have English classes 3 times a week for 1 1/2 hours. They also have Quechua classes which is great because that is the primary language in the "campo" or the country side. Many people in Cusco speak Quechua in addition to Spanish as well. The school day ends at 1pm for Danica and 1:45pm for Hannah & Katie.
This is the cafeteria and snack shop. The normal time for lunch here in Peru is 2pm, so it is after school. The children are offered a snack each day for 2 soles and 50 centimos which is the equivalent of between 90 cents to 1 US dollar. The girls love having the opportunity to try Peruvian food and it tides them over until after school. The sweet ladies above cook everyday and are nicknamed "las hermanitas" which translates to the little sisters. Margarita is on the left and Valeria is on the right. We appreciate them both very much.
Here is an idea of the classrooms. They are quite simple, yet efficient.
We also have a small library that is filled with books. I have been learning the system so that I can help keep things in order after the Brubakers leave. The top picture is the English book section and the bottom is the Spanish book section. If you have any Spanish books you would like to donate that are in good condition we would love to add to our shelves. The children love checking out the books and it is a great opportunity for them to read outside of the classroom.
Please keep this school, staff, teachers, volunteers, and students in your prayers. And we are always looking for English teachers, so please let us know if you are interested.
Josué 1:9
Mira que te mando que te esfuerces y seas valiente; no temas ni desmayes, porque Jehová tu Dios estará contigo en dondequiera que vayas.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
