“Isabella MACKENZIE” visit
January 2014, time for exchange. “Wissal BAAZIZ” a 10th Grade student hosted “Isabella MACKENZIE” from GORDONSTOUN School in Scotland for 4 weeks starting from Jan 6th till Feb 7th , 2014.
Isabella attended different classes of English, French, Arabic, Theatre and sport and participated in different solidarity activities. Besides, she visited the important places and monuments of Marrakesh and she had the opportunity to learn a lot about the Moroccan culture.
From Feb 14th to March 1st, it was Wissal’s turn to be Isabella’s guest at GORDONSTOUN School. Wissal had thechance to exlopre and know more about the Scottish history and culture . Wissal BAAZIZ said: “I spent a great time with Isabella in GORDONSTOUN School in Scotland, I have never imagined that one day I will live such an amazing experience.”
RSIC 2013 – SAINT ANDREW’S FLORIDA - USA
A delegation of 6 students and 5 adults flew to FLORIDA - USA to take part in the RSIC organized by St. Andrew’s College under the theme of “WAVES OF CHANGE” from 6th to 13th October 2013, where ELARAKI School was officially nominated as a Round Square Global Member.
Anas IDDIR said: “I have never thought that one day I will have a roommate from Bangladesh, perform in front of a multinational audience, play football with Indian, German, South African, Swiss, Argentinean, Mexican and American teammates, help building a house in Florida or even hold an alligator. Thanks to Round Square, I was able to achieve that.”
Hind LAAZIZ said: “Participating in RSIC in Florida is the most important experience to me. Through it I was able to bond with people from all over the world, I also learnt a priceless lesson; Regardless the differences’, aiming for the same goal never fails to bring people closer."achieve that.”
Med Youssef KHALIL said: ““That event cannot be forgotten because of all the cool activities we had, it was an honor for me to be there and to represent Morocco along with other countries. That conference gave me the opportunity to find a better me because of the IDEALS. It would be a great pleasure to participate once again in such conference in the future if it is possible.” ”
