Page 5 - We are One
P. 5
We Are One
The walls of the Tunapuna Primary School were as
bright as the sun that was out in its glory on this
beautiful morning. With its spacious classrooms
and new furniture, the school was a stark contrast
to the one that Isabella attended in Venezuela.
The tall, black gate at the front of the school was
a constant reminder that she was safe. The smell
of curried chicken coming from the school’s ‘Hot
Meal’ room provided the calm assurance that she
will not go hungry today. And as she entered her
classroom, she wondered why her classmates
could not be as welcoming as the physical school
structure itself.
“Aye Venezuelan,” shouted Jayden. Isabella’s
heart started to race, and it felt like if it was falling
out of her chest. She quickly walked to her seat.
“Aye girl, yuh ain’t hear me calling you?” yelled
Jayden. He rushed towards Isabella and stood
towering above her.
“No, no, I am sorry,” responded Isabella with a
quivering voice.
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