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What Students Do During Teacher Training Days

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By Anya Kaloo

For weeks, students of Dalat International High school division have been working diligently to fulfill their aspirations. Sadly, however, this does not leave much time for their favorite pastimes such as sports, hanging out with friends, and exercise. On Monday, 26 October, Mr. Brewster had blessed the students with a Dalat holiday. But little did the students know that this was not a holiday for everyone.

Early Monday morning, teachers rolled into school thrilled to go through teacher training. During teacher training day, many students finally found the time to take a break from university searching and school work to have fun and bond with friends. Students enjoyed their time by doing anything that was not related to school. Examples of these games that are commonly played in Dalat is Minecraft, Among Us and sports games. Students that do not spend their time gaming usually find time to make plans to be with friends.

As Gabe Kontsas (11) said, “I enjoyed playing soccer on a muddy field although I struggled with the slippery ground. I also went to Let’s Meat with my friends, then invited my friends to my house to play video games.”

Dalat community is a community that actively practices giving back to others. From Kids For Kids is a club that raises money to aid other children around the world through school. The recent long weekend provides an opportunity for members to meet up and make plans on methods to raise money for the children they are sponsoring. A few ways how this club is raising money is through donations, no uniform days and bake sales. Sharisse Leong, who is a member of From Kids For Kids, shares what she did during teacher training day for the club.

Sharisse Leong (12) said, “I spent Monday baking treats to raise money for From Kids For Kids Club with my friends.”

Other activities that students indulged in was catching up on rest. Many children in the dorms enjoyed spending their Monday off by appreciating the possibility to sleep in and have their first meal of the day. How long could you sleep in for? 

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