At 8 a.m. yesterday, the road from Spring to Concordia saw a steady stream of cars, backpacks, and uniforms. In front of Daniella Jeffry Vocational High School, students trickled in, some accompanied by their parents. Between the nervousness of discovering a new classroom, the desire to see friends again after several weeks of vacation, and the goals each had set for themselves, every student was experiencing the start of the school year differently. We went to meet them.
Francianna:
“I’m a little scared because I’m shy and it’s a new school. Before, I was at Soualiga middle school and now I’m starting my second year of culinary school. I have lots of friends from middle school but they’re not in the same class as me. This year, I hope to succeed in cooking so that one day I can become a chef and work abroad.”
Genasis:
“I’m a little nervous because it’s my second year and I won’t be with the same people in my class as last year. I’m a little worried about not being with my friends. To be honest, I don’t really have any goals for this year, we’ll see how it goes!”
Shanaelle:
“I feel good, honestly. I'm starting my first year of MCV, a business and sales program. My goals for this year are to get good grades, and as for being on time… that will depend on the bus! I don't have many friends here, they're all in Guadeloupe. This is my second year in Saint-Martin, so maybe this year I'll manage to make some friends.”
Isaiah:
“I have to say I'm not really keen on going, but oh well… My goal this year is to really become the best in mechanics, but also in art; I like to draw. I haven't thought about what I want to do after high school yet, but I suppose I'll work in mechanics. I worked during the holidays and didn't get to see my friends, so I'm looking forward to seeing them again.”
Abigail:
“I’m going back to my first year of high school, and I’m not looking forward to classes. I don’t want to go; I would have preferred the holidays. I didn’t get to see my friends during the holidays, so I’m really looking forward to seeing them. The only thing I hope for is that I can pass my exams.”
Interview by DR
