STUDENTS VISIT THE HAITIAN EMBASSY
by Rudel Simon, French Teacher
The trip to the Embassy was eye-opening for my students and accompanying colleagues, but for me, it was a reminder of who our people are and the value we place in the human experience. The tour was substantive, informative, and fun. Walking through the beautiful mural and metal artwork on the outside grounds, to the vibrant paintings inside, description of the meaning behind the art breathed life into it, and made us feel as if we were in Haiti watching it being created.


The scavenger hunt was not only fun for Barrie students, but made them feel as welcomed guests to the Embassy. We spent time with His Excellency, Ambassador Altidor, was the highlight of our trip. We were not expecting to have a visit with the Ambassador, so being able to ask questions of him, take pictures with him, and learn more about the country from his perspective was an honor for myself, my colleagues, and my students. We truly were amazed at how generous Ambassador Altidor was with his time and how inviting he was with the students' questions and interests. One of our student sat in the Ambassador's chair – He was Ambassador of Haiti for one (1) minute.