The first week went very well.
Gia was able to adjust to the setting. She is more relaxed as she tackles the lessons and activities. She finished ahead in some subjects and just on schedule in some.
Music is yet to be tackled as we have to find an appropriate teacher or school for her. It will be either a tutor to follow the module or learning a new instrument. Hopefully we will have a decision by next week.
The highlights of the week are 2 interesting field trips for her.
We spent a few hours of last Friday at Beit Yaakov Synagogue
(the only Jewish Synagogue in the country) as part of her Bible and History appreciation. Here we met Rabbi Azaria who graciously welcomed us, showed us
the synagogue, a Hebrew Bible, and shared to us briefly what Judaism
(the religion of the Jews) is all about --- its origins and history. A
very interesting, enlightening and well-spent afternoon.
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| Beit Yaakov Synagogue (photo courtesy of jewishvirtuallibrary.org) |
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| Where they hold their ceremonies |
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| An original scroll |
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| The altar has to face Jerusalem. (that is the 10 Commandments in Hebrew) |
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| Gia with Rabbi Azaria |
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| I bet you did not know this! |
Saturday, after Gia's ballet classes, we watched Ballet Philippines' Crisostomo Ibarra for her music, dance, history, literature and Filipino appreciation. And because of that, Noli Me Tangere will be her reading assignment for the 1st quarter. :)
A shameless plug: Crisostomo Ibarra will run until June 24 at the CCP Little Theater. Catch our very own Candice Adea (who recently won Gold for Senior Women at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition) and Jean Marc Cordero (who got a special Jury prize: The Best Pas de Deux or Partnering at the HIBC) play the roles of Maria Clara and Crisostomo Ibarra, respectively. Call or contact Ballet Philippines for more information.
It's good to know Gia adjusted well to her homeschool. I find your trip very educational!
ReplyDeleteThanks Iya. See you Saturday at the CCP. :)
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