Walker School in Argentina

We are now just a day away from our Adventure in Argentina. Our group is completing our final plans for the trip and spending time with our families before we depart. We are all extremely excited for this chapter in the Walker/Westminster La Plaza Summer Exchange!!!!

Next post will be from Buenos Aires.

Saludos,

Brad Brown

Im having the time of my life here! Everybody is so friendly, especially the Walker kids. I do not regret being here at all and hope it doesnt go so fast. The song that reminds me of this trip is "party in the usa" because we've listened to it so many times since we are here. SOFI

PROHIBIDO OLVIDAR

One Love Rafaela/Atlanta

Bob Marley, "One Love"

I chose this photo of La Plaza Students meeting with our Global Awareness Club because this informal meeting represents to me the beauty and courage of cultural and language exchanges.

Bob Marley's video and song "One Love" represents my personal perspective and outlook on life while also giving me a great deal of pride as a born Jamaican. After 3 years of participating in this exchange I truly feel that this could be our anthem. Much love to all!

ARRIVAL

YOU KNOW I'M GONNA BE OK,

YEAH IT'S A PARTY IN THE U.S.A.

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH IT'S A PARTY IN THE U.S.A.!

Maria

My experience in Atlanta has been great. I am having so much fun! People are very nice and the school is just amazing. I love having this opportunity to meet new people and live in a different culture.
The song that reminds me of this trip is "Quiero ver amanecer" by Fabulosos Cadillacs. The reason is because it is in one of the resentations and listening to it every day will always remind me of the good times at Walker.

Here's the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czegavk_xc0

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Global Awareness Club!!!

Muchas Gracias

Miss Norma

OREJON MANI

La Plaza School in Atlanta BLOG BLAST

Dear La Plaza Students,

In this activity, you will be asked to give an account of your experiences here in Atlanta in a creative and unique way. This is the first annual BLOG BLAST.

This activity is one of expression and perspective. Below, you will find the directions to this activity.

Take a moment to reflect on your experience here in Atlanta thus far. You may want to go through the pictures that you have brought with you to help spark some of your memory.

What thoughts or special memories come to your mind? Are these thoughts of activities or events? Are they smells or interesting things that you have seen? Are they people that you have met or places that you have been?

Create your own post a response to this one. In your post please upload 1 or 2 pictures or videos that represent your experience thus far.

Now, think of a song to accompany your videos or pictures. This song should also be a reflection of your experience.

In your post you should include the name of your song, a link to either the YouTube video or webpage for that artist or group and provide a brief explanation (ENGLISH :)of why you chose those particular pictures/videos and song.


Enjoy the adventure :)

Brad Brown

A Snowy Welcome

With much anticipation and with warm and open hearts, we finally welcomed our friends from La Plaza School to a snowy Atlanta, Georgia. Thus begins another adventure!!!!

Our New Walker School Video UPDATED

Dear Exchange Community,



We would like to invite you to view our new Walker School video. To our friends at La Plaza School, this should give you an insight into Walker life. Please enjoy!

Walker WOW Video

Hosting Pairs

Hosting Pairs and Contact Information

La Plaza School Guest Walker Host Walker Parents

Agustin Pongolini hosted by Schuuler Richardson
Parents: David and Jennifer Richardson

Hyu Sik Son hosted by Jimmy McKean
Parents: Wes and Dee Dee McKean


Maria Della Torre hosted by Tori Plourde
Parents: Mike and Mary Lou Plourde


Gonazlo Molinari hosted by Steven Touchton
Parents: Steve and Susan Touchton


Sofia Sapino hosted by Fikela Hill
Parents: LaTanya Spikes


Cristian Schaberger hosted by Bas DeVuyst
Parents: Dirk and Rita DeVuyst


Faculy Chaperone: Norma Bechio, hosted by the DeVuyst Family.

Walker Parent LiasonCoordinator: LaTanya Spikes
Westminster Faculty Contact: Sofia Tosello

La Plaza School in Atlanta

We would like to join our friends at the Westminster School in welcoming our guests from La Escuela de La Plaza from Rafaela, Argentina. This is our 3rd year participating in the exchange and we are delighted to have the opportunity to spend the month of February hosting our Argentinean friends. In turn, 8 students from Walker and a number of students from Westminster will travel to spend 3 weeks at La Plaza School. For now, we will dedicate space on this blog to keeping an account of our adventures here in Atlanta!!!!

Important Dates

Planning Meeting:
January 28th at 3:00pm

Arrival:
12:40pm on February 12th

Departure:
March 6th.

Below, please find the profiles for our Argentinean guests.