tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post2663002177593963158..comments2024-03-28T05:11:05.361-04:00Comments on What about your saucepans?: Isaac arrived - eventuallyLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10032023667222395286noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-36567965712600713522012-08-27T16:27:27.364-04:002012-08-27T16:27:27.364-04:00YES, I saw the latest posting = HAPPY!
YES, I saw the latest posting = HAPPY!<br />Diandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06860729417404494498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-69497341364529185922012-08-27T07:34:52.140-04:002012-08-27T07:34:52.140-04:00Yes all your fault Diandra! Chivirico came over fo...Yes all your fault Diandra! Chivirico came over for fajitas last night and apparently he has his uniform. Today he will get his hair cut and tomorrow will start school. I asked him to come and show me when he was in his uniform but he replied that school was in the opposite direction so no point in walking to my house first (I am nearly opposite his house)! He said maybe when he got home lol!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032023667222395286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-27670241027562068912012-08-27T07:32:26.645-04:002012-08-27T07:32:26.645-04:00No problem I will include all of that information!...No problem I will include all of that information!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032023667222395286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-79949884374590534222012-08-27T07:31:21.495-04:002012-08-27T07:31:21.495-04:00Thanks SamiThanks SamiLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032023667222395286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-89966093914770185892012-08-26T22:46:19.203-04:002012-08-26T22:46:19.203-04:00Thank you SO much for resoponding! Best wishes thr...Thank you SO much for resoponding! Best wishes through hurricane Isaac. Stay safe :)<br /> - AlyssaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-89593698949417804732012-08-26T22:26:18.509-04:002012-08-26T22:26:18.509-04:00See what I started? I think I have fallen in love ...See what I started? I think I have fallen in love with Chivirico, and I am interested in his progress. Also curious about the school system, because I have met may Dominicans who only went to school to about the age of 10. This as an American is strange to me, but many said they had to work to help out their mom just to provide food for the family. After Monday, let us know if Chivirico started school or not. ThanksDiandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06860729417404494498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-63231183258915691852012-08-26T11:11:54.711-04:002012-08-26T11:11:54.711-04:00If you blog on eduction, before doing the normal p...If you blog on eduction, before doing the normal pro and con versus eduction in US or Europe, could you describe the system itself in the DR?<br />When is pre-school?<br />What years are "elementary school"?<br />I have heard that the school day, even for the older kids is only part of the day, is this true? (not 8am - 3pm, for example)<br />Do the have middle school? <br />For the kids in the DR that actually go to high school? What is that like?<br />Are there some schools and high schools that prep the kids for university?<br />I know that the private schools are probably better for the kids with better teachers, but what else is the difference between the private and public schooling for the kids in the DR?<br />What are the typical costs in August when school starts at a private school? And uniform and books and school supplies? What are the typical monthly costs for tuition at a private school for kids?<br />Am I correct that the schools seem to follow a schedule similar to US schools in regards to breaks? (Except they do not have snow days)<br />After having a better understanding of how the school system is set up in the first place, then I could have a better understanding of the pros and cons when comparing to a foreign school system... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-12988907638627715622012-08-26T10:38:17.866-04:002012-08-26T10:38:17.866-04:00Lucky your part of the country was not too badly d...Lucky your part of the country was not too badly damaged, but it seems Haiti was badly hit. Best of luck.Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467163627586022816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-46791873502233755072012-08-26T08:48:01.784-04:002012-08-26T08:48:01.784-04:00A bridge has collapsed on the main road to Barahon...A bridge has collapsed on the main road to Barahona in the south west so the whole of the south west part of the country is cut off at the minute, three people have died and hundreds are living in temporary accommodation. It could have been much worse, and Isaac is on his way to you Jon, so stay safe and dry.<br /><br />Good idea about blogging on the education system - it has far more weaknesses than strengths but the new President aims to improve it so we shall see. Thanks for the idea.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032023667222395286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-59029020483531807822012-08-26T08:40:53.542-04:002012-08-26T08:40:53.542-04:00Good Morning, Lindsay.
I am happy that Isaac bare...Good Morning, Lindsay.<br /><br />I am happy that Isaac barely bothered the Dominican Republic. Living in SW Florida, we are familiar with hurricanes; but never to my knowledge have we had a day of drinking prior to one. Sounds like a fun tradition. <br /><br />I too am curious about the education system in the Republic. You should write a blog article about its strengths and weaknesses. How long do students attend school (until what age), are the schools crowded, what is the perspective from teachers, etc. <br /><br />Cheers, Jon Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980997552909532356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-77120917509873700822012-08-26T07:49:33.680-04:002012-08-26T07:49:33.680-04:00Yes Alyssa they have breaks at summer, christmas a...Yes Alyssa they have breaks at summer, christmas and easter. The summer break ends early though, mid August which is why the schools were closed on Friday as they had started back the Monday of that week. School is not compulsory though, as although it is free many families can't afford the uniform and the transport to get to and from school.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032023667222395286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-24312721765772719122012-08-26T07:47:49.173-04:002012-08-26T07:47:49.173-04:00I think the basic clothes like shirts and trousers...I think the basic clothes like shirts and trousers are cheap, but he needs a couple of pairs of each so they can be washed. Shoes are expensive, unless you get the cheapest which fall apart after a week. The back pack, notebooks and pencil case full of stuff make it add up a bit too.<br />Is sunny here this morning!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032023667222395286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-12553504131237230352012-08-26T00:33:12.302-04:002012-08-26T00:33:12.302-04:00This is kind of off topic but I was wondering if i...This is kind of off topic but I was wondering if in the D.R. do the children get summer vacation or periodic breaks throughout the year. You mentioned in this post that they closed down the schools.I am from the USA (New Jersey) and am curious how it is different.<br /> -AlyssaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-91201014570720994572012-08-25T19:53:23.400-04:002012-08-25T19:53:23.400-04:00and in puerto plata city all those items would cos...and in puerto plata city all those items would cost half that amount. I buy the kids all their items at tienda jimenez and la sirena and I wont shop anywhere else...except for the dollarstore in santiago :) <br /> Hope the weather and the skies clear upreal soon . Thanks for the update and have a great weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-6801808854009960302012-08-25T12:59:12.082-04:002012-08-25T12:59:12.082-04:00Ha, even the news here was saying it had passed us...Ha, even the news here was saying it had passed us by, until it did a sneaky northern turn last night. <br />A uniform, shirts, trousers, socks and shoes plus backpack notebooks and a full pencil case is around RD$2,000, just over US$50. Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032023667222395286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652113856727227960.post-53173777395158791422012-08-25T12:53:16.554-04:002012-08-25T12:53:16.554-04:00The news here said it passed you by, so much for t...The news here said it passed you by, so much for that. Stay safe, dry and warm. And out of curiosity, how much does a uniform cost?Diandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06860729417404494498noreply@blogger.com