Entrance Exam @ St. Anthony de Carmelli

We are going to move to our new "home" very soon. One of the things we are preparing is Cheks' transfer to big school. As early as January we've been telling him that he will have new school, new teachers, class mates and eventually new friends to which Chek tearfully replied, "I don't want to transfer and I already have friends". No amount of persuasion can convince him that transferring is not a bad idea.

Last May 12, 2012, I told Chek that we will visit our house and we will check a cool playground inside a school. I already made appointment so that  we can tour around and if Chek is still in the mood, he will have the entrance exam. A school staff met us and gallantly showed Chek the class room for grade 1, library, computer room and the play ground. She asked Chek if he wants to play with a computer (entrance examination)to which Chek readily agreed. I was permitted to watch. At question no. 5, Chek suddenly walked out from the room ,crying and shouting I don't want to take an exam. I want to go to Nazareth School not this school. I followed him and told him we cannot go out the school till he finish the exam. The teachers were so patient and also helped me in convincing Chek.. After 5 minutes, he went back and finished the exam without creating another scene. He passed the exams and got above average grade.

Not sure what changed his mind but after the exam, after a trip from the bathroom, he was thrilled and somewhat excited to transfer. He even said the school was OK to his dad! :)

Thank God to the wonderful staff!

In from of admin office

So happy. On top of the bench at waiting area.

With Teacher

Now, he is preparing his school things excited for the school year to start.
First day of classes will be on June 14, 2012.

Good luck to us.