#RSIC 2017: the Conference comes to an end

Days 4&5

…And so after 5 exhilarating days, earlier today the conference closed. There was much emotion, and some tears,as the delegates hugged lots and bade their farewells. The girls were very happy with their host families…a good experience for each of them.

Yesterday they had walked in the hills/mountains around the school on the conference’s “Adventure day”. There were walks of different complexities, each delegate chose the one they wanted. Later they attended a disco/party in the school an event that we adults were kept away from leaving Bridge House teachers to look on.

Now back in the city centre, we took a time out to reflect on the conference and what it meant to each one. What they would like to take back to Buenos Aires to make a difference, to innovate something in school. Later we again walked around the Waterfront tourist area where later we will enjoy our last meal together.

In the morning we will rise at 3.30am to take a flight to Johannesburg and then on to Buenos Aires via Sao Paulo. We will arrive at 9.05pm, that is 22 hours after leaving our beds! See you on Monday!

Steven Page, P.G.C.E – BDS Round Square Rep   
In the pictures, some reflection in writing before leaving, and the beginning of the long trip back home. The girls look quite exhausted… and incredibly happy!