Amboniriana

Ambonirina, Amboniriana, Ambonirihana, Ambonirihina, whatever, I think each of them works. I started school there in 1986: singing, playing, learning 1 2 3 and ABC…Here I am, back to the old times when I was young, innocent and carefree. 

The Saint Raphael Primary School, Amboniriana

I remember singing our national anthem every Monday morning. Our teachers (I had three) taught us to be courteous and polite: say hello to people you meet, say thank you when someone gives you something, bottom line, I learned the value of education. I had great professors, most of my classmates were nice and I am very happy that as time passes by, I’ve managed to stay in touch with them or at least some of them. 

The school has not changed much. Years back, there was only one big room shared by the 5 classes. Now, another building has been built to give some space to the kids though, which is good.    

The two buildings