After many hours of discussion and of visiting the international and French schools in Caracas, we decided to place Mati at Campo for a three week trial period. The trial period is due to his age. The school was more than inflexible at placing him right from the start in Kinder because he doesn't turn 5 before the end of September, but suggested putting him through a three-week trial period. At the end of the trial, we'll get together with the teachers and higher authorities and see if he would be, indeed, ready to go to Kinder.
So why Campo? Despite their inflexibility and lack of professional courtesy (we did however, receive an apology from the Superintendent!!), we chose it first because of its reputation, second because of our growing doubts as to whether he's emotionally, socially and intellectually ready for K (and further down the line, to be a 17 year old freshman at college!), and third because of location. We figure that as educational professionals, they will have a better idea as to Mateo's competencies after three weeks and we'll see from there.
We took Mati to visit both international schools on Monday. Curiously, he had his heart set on Campo, which is a delight to me since this is MY school (and that of my sister and brother). It was really emotional to see him with his red shirt with the ECA "patch" and so special to be picking him up (as opposed to being the one being picked up by my mom!). Like usual, he had a smile on his face.
After school: The King ... happy, cheerful and proud of his crown with the shining pink jewel in the middle!
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I am sooo excited he is going to go to Campo. How awesome!! Well, hopefully, all goes well during those 3 weeks and you all decide it works out for him. I still remember your mom picking you up every day and Merci and Christopher playing in the dirt waiting for you!!! I wish I could come visit you!! xoxoxooxxo
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