'We have to do best we can. This is our sacred human responsibility'
A. Einstein
All that we experienced yesterday epitomised Einstein's quote. Both in the verbal and non-verbal communication of all the boys we met, aspirations were extremely high. Their achievement and enjoyment was evident in their workbooks, performances and exhibitions of visual work, in conversations and in their answers to our many questions and lines of enquiry.
In a world of extreme differences, equality of opportunities for boys and girls in the Riga schools we have visited appeared balanced and fair. Undoubtedley steered, supported and encouraged by parental support in abundance. The single thing I will remember from Day three is the 'Island of happiness', a term used to describe the Boderaja Art and Music School located in an industrial, deprived and 'shabby' community on the outskirts of Riga.
Our focus for Wednesday is to further explore social and cultural similarities and differences, to understand what education different groups of learners are offered and to continue the healthy debate and dialogue we are having as a group. (J.Plews)
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