Interview with St. Joseph Students

How do you get to school? Are you allowed to go to school by yourself?:

We walk to school, and we go by ourselves.

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

We eat lunch at school in the canteen. My favorite food is jollof rice, which is another typical Ghanaian dish.

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

At school, we speak English and Ewe, which is a language specific to this region of Ghana. In Twi, a dialect of Akan language spoken by roughly 85% of Ghana's population, there is no direct translation for "hello". However, people will say "Maakye" for "good morning", "Maaha" for "good afternoon", and "Madjo" for "good evening". People will also say, "et te sen?" for "how are you?" In Ewe, "Efoa" means "how are you?"

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

Some common kids' names at my school include: Sharif, Kelvin, Emmanuel, Masawudu, Miriam, Cherubin, Ignatus, Shadrack, and Aziz. There are many students named Emmanuel.

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

We study science, mathematics, computing, creative arts, English, Ghanaian languages, including Twi and Ewe, French, social studies, religious and moral education, and career technology. Science and mathematics are our favorite subjects! 

What is your homework like?:

We often have mathematics homework that covers algebraic expressions. Some of it is easy, but some of it is difficult.

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