4th year volunteering experience

writing

Writing sample: Article

Module 4 – Article – Victoria Martí (5D). Thank you Vicky!

Rollers for the Qom

How would you feel if you knew that people are starving in Chaco? I guess you would feel sad and worried. That's how I felt last year but instead of doing nothing,. I decided to organise a roller race. I did it for charity. I wanted to collect money for the Qom community in Chaco. I had read in the newspaper that the Qom people suffered from hunger and poverty. So I promised myself I would help them.

First, I had an interview with Qom leaders and explained what I wanted to do. Qom people are very humble and thankful. While I was reaching their village, I wondered if they would accept my proposition because, maybe, they were too proud to ask for help. Fortunately, I was wrong. I was really welcomed and they immediately accepted my offer. Then, I asked for permission to the local authorities and they allowed me to set up the race at Bosques de Palermo. Once I had the authorization, I started to publish the race on radios, social networks and even on a couple of TV shows. Volunteers had to skate around the lagoon which is in the middle of the park. The winner would get a symbolic medal. I had also contacted a company to provide rollers for the people who didn't have any. Gladly, they did it for free.

The event was a success! People of all ages skated round the lagoon. For me, it was the first time, just imagine, I slipped and fell down a couple of times but I didn't care because my bruises were for a good cause. More than 7,000 people took part and I could raise about $35,000. Furthermore, the city government also contributed with another $20,000 and a few companies donated food and clothes. I felt really pleased.

Although organising the charity event was really hard and stressful, I have no doubt that I would do it again. Helping suffering people is something worth trying.

Now that we are dealing with PAST NARRATIVE TENSES and CONJUNCTIONS we are watching DIVERGENT to later work on the plot. AWESOME!

CONDITIONALS IN SONGS- 2ND ADV.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_sFWf5ToRDKX72gOKANHzE86m0D_f2SBerxhzRJtS1A/edit#slide=id.p3

More writing samples! Thank you Joel and Florencia

Hi there!

Our senior year students just can´t stop writing... here are their samples:

MODULE 1A - INFORMAL EMAIL by Florencia Alvarez Rodriguez (5 D)

Hello Simon,

  I’m glad you are interested in talking to an Argentinean person. Truth is, there is always a lot to learn from other cultures and I believe this the perfect opportunity for both of us. My English isn’t very good, but I hope you understand what I’m saying and please correct me if I make mistakes.

  I’ll tell you a bit about myself now. I live in the City of Buenos Aires, the most crowded city in my country. I love dancing, singing, listening to music, playing the guitar, chilling out with my friends, jogging and reading and travelling, among other things. What are the things you enjoy the most?

  I have a little sister, Carla. We live with our parents in a flat downtown. Once a week the four of us do a family activity, such as going to the cinema or the theatre or out for dinner.

  It would be great to meet up sometime. Will you ever get the chance to come and visit my country? I could show you around the city and maybe you can learn some Spanish too!

  Looking forward to hearing from you.

  All the best,

         Eva.

MODULE 2A - FORMAL EMAIL (LETTER OF APPLICATION) by Joel Alvarez (5 C)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I would like to apply for the position of lifeguard assistant, which I saw advertised in my university student newspaper.
At present, I am studying to be a secondary school teacher of Physical Education, and I am going to finish my course by the end of July. I am 20 years old and I am looking forward to gaining experience in a job that could allow me to perform different kinds of activities in a professional environment. I very much enjoy travelling and working with people, and sadly I have no experience of this kind of work.
I feel I would be suitable for the job because I enjoy doing highly intensive physical activities and being part of a team. When I was at secondary school, I was trained on both rowing and competitive swimming, and I was selected to participate in the 2013 London Junior Rowing Championships. 
I have attached my CV where my education and skills are detailed, as well as references provided by my tutor.I am available in August and would be happy to attend an interview at any time. 
I hope you will consider my application.
Yours faithfully,
                     Joel Alvarez

MODULE 3A - ESSAY by Joel Alvarez (5 C)

                                       IS IT A GOOD THING THAT COUNTRIES 

SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON THEIR HERITAGE?

            Spending money on our heritage is a topic that both government and people have been discussing for decades. Many people claim that is the legacy we leave to our children, whereas others feel it is a massive waste of money. But is it a good thing that countries spend a lot of money on their cultural heritage?

            First of all, we need to know what we are talking about when we say ‘cultural heritage’. Our heritage is composed of those things that are considered important enough to be passed on to the future generations, and the act of keeping them for the future is known as “conservation”.

            Maintaining our heritage is rather important, not only because it makes our city look more attractive, but because it represents our history as a country and reminds us of everything that had to be done in order to live the way we live today. On top of that, it also helps investing in the near future: for instance, statistics show that 37% of the global tourism has a cultural motivation. Therefore, investing in our cultural heritage ensures economic benefits for the years to come.

            On the other hand, due to the fact that the budget needed to maintain certain places in proper conservation is rather high, it makes it difficult for some people to afford them, whereas they should be affordable for all the people in our country.

            From my point of view, if it is done properly, spending money on our heritage is a good thing, due to all the reasons previously explained. In conclusion, I think it is a nice, respectful way to preserve the past and we should help maintain our heritage everyday, by choosing to respect it and working to make it better.

WELL DONE GUYS!!