Instituto Asunción de México
Sofía Salcedo
English
5th A CCH
I would like to start this speech by explaning what the Assumption
means to me. My parents chose it because it had special characteristics
such as the teaching of values and solid morals.
I have come to realize that since Madre Maria Eugenia founded the
Assumption it has been doing just that. Teaching and forming
individuals who can make a difference in this world. People who have
character, integrity and values. I have been here for fourteen years, but
that has been enough to have developed a sense of belonging to this
special community. The way of teaching, the people, the experiences,
and even the friends I have encountered here have shaped me.
Here at the Assumption grades are important, of course, but they
also care about many other things; they want us to be able to have our
own opinions, to speak our minds, to be responsible of our freedom. We
are taught to infere, and come to conclusions based on facts, but above
all, to follow the teachings and the examples of Madre Maria Eugenia.
I have been taught values at home, and the Assumption is my
second home where I have been taught to respect my teachers and
classmates and to have priorities in my life, when there are different
roads to take and I have to decide which one to take.
The Assumption has given me the chance to meet very nice people.
Not all of them are my friends, but they all have been my classmates
since I started preschool. I have made many friends and I know our
friendship will be forever lasting. If it weren´t for The Assumption I
would have never met them. I must admit I am not the same person I
was 14 years ago, when I was crying for my mommy on my first day of
school back then when I thought she was my whole world. Today I know
there is another world out there, full of people who will contribute one
way or the other to my growth.
When I reflect upon the time I have spent here at my school, I
realize that most of the time I have lived very happy moments, although
there have been moments of sadness, frustration, anger, and
dissappointment. Of course I have overcome those obstacles and now I
undestand that those experiences have helped me grow.
I will never forget the field trips, retreats, “campamentos, y coronas
de adviento”, The “misiones” and sports activities that we have had.
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That is something that makes this school very special. It gives us the
opportunity to reflect, to share with the group, and the surroundings, to
be aware of the different realities. These activities have been a lot of fun
and have a special place in my heart.
The Assumption has had important changes in these 50 years that
have helped it grow both as an institution and as a community. Fifty
years ago in its beginnings the school was only for girls and after some
time boys joined the school which is great because today it is hard to
find a Catholic school for both boys and girls.
Our school has new buildings such as SUMA, new classrooms, more
teachers and students. It has become a strong community where
everyone, parents, teachers, workers, nuns, and students have come
together as one big family because we are good people doing what is
right.
The Assumption is not only an institution, but a way of life. It is good
to be part of it, and to contribute with it even if it is only for a few years.
We should all be very proud to be part of this 50 TH celebration. Thank
you for your attention.
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