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Proud to be a Pacha

I have spent half of my life in the Santa Francisca Romana school, where they have taught me the values that stand out from me today. Although I can say that most of the journey up to the tenth grade has been very good, unfortunately not everything is perfect.

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I went to the garden to hang out. My mom told me how that day she was very scared of me not making friends, since I had just changed schools. I was sad to leave my classmates. However, that day was incredible. I jumped and played with many girls. I didn't even know them but I still had a great time with them. That's how the following years of school were. I always felt welcome and comfortable in the environment. When I went from preschool to primary it was my first clash with school. I was doing very badly academically and also the groups began to form and I was not in any. I was able to solve my problems quickly since the teachers helped me overcome the difficulties I had in different subjects and I was able to join a group.

I finished primary school with good grades and high school was coming up. I didn't feel ready to go to the second floor. I remember when on the last day of fifth grade I was going to sixth grade, and I thought it was for 6-year-olds and not 11-year-olds, what a “bear”(Sorry for the Spanglish, jaajaa!). Sixth grade was my worst year at school. I did very badly and I had many problems, it was the worst way to introduce myself to high school. The school helped me in different aspects and I was able to pass the year.

I have always felt like the school supports me and is there to advise me in different aspects. The main reason why my mother changed me to another school was for academics, although sometimes it is hard, I know that in the future it will help me with my career and work. I have always been grateful to her for getting me into Pachas since thanks to that I have been able to have a very good education and have met the people I call friends today.

Although I have had unforeseen events, I am very grateful to the school for all the opportunities it has given me, and for everything it has taught me. I wish you a happy 60 years and many more to come, and that the school keeps educating more women leaders in the world and that they teach them the values that are necessary for a community. Although I am two years away from graduating, I know that I will always give my best and that I will have the company I need to build a better future. I feel proud today to be able to say that I am a Pacha.

Sofia Correa  10A
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