Schools

The Schools here are in 6 weeks and out for two. They have 3 weeks in Dec. and all of Jan. and half of Feb. for the summer.

The students wear uniforms, Boys white shirt and tie, Shorts just above the knees and long sox to just below the knee.

Girls short skirts, sometimes knee sox and a blouce or a dress (cotton).

Most wear a hat as the sun is so intence. They all have big, very big back packs, even the young ones. The packs look as if they will pull the children over backwards.

Lots of students quit at the end of the 10th year (age 14). They get a certificate of sorts for finishing 10. Alot are finding out they need more education now to get good employment. They can go on and finish 11 and 12 year with another certificate. They call state college TAFT, I don't know what it stands for but I will soon I am sure.