Our projects- Effetà: update start of school year 2024-2025
Last August we kicked off the 2024-25 school year with much hope and courage.
Surprisingly, and despite often impassable roads, all the pupils returned with renewed joy and enthusiasm. They were tired of being locked within the walls of their villages because they were distressed by grueling military checks, not only in their towns but even in their homes!
The return to school represented for them a reunion with friends and classmates but above all it was a moment to rediscover their dignity: a real breath of fresh air. They finally felt welcomed again and "free" to move, talk and be together after months of loneliness and marginalization.
A serenity unfortunately only apparent: on the evening of October 1, in fact, we experienced a dramatic moment never seen before. The sky, which in another context would have seemed full of shooting stars, was instead illuminated by rockets that passed quickly over our heads. Thanks to Providence and our prudence, the guest girls at the boarding school did not notice anything, but we decided to close the school again for safety. Fortunately, in the following days the situation returned to "normal."
Due to this very hot weather and for safety reasons, we have preferred to hold educational activities only in the Institute's indoor spaces. Aware of the sacrifices and uncertainties that the current moment requires, we wish to carry on our work under all circumstances, to inspire students to give their best always.
Cordial greetings from Bethlehem and sincere thanks for your interest and support for our children!!!
Fraternally,
Sister Ginetta Aldegheri