Elsie was sad when she quit in grade seven, because she liked school. She thinks that attending a literacy class (Alpha sans Frontières) in Saint-Antoine is good for her, for learning proper French.

When I was younger, my dream was to become a secretary. I attended school until the seventh grade.

Around the age of 13 and 14, I left school to go help one of my aunts, who had become ill and had three children. It was my mother who sent me there. Nevertheless, I liked school, and it really saddened me when I quit.

Around the age of 21, I got married and moved with my husband to the United States.

Attending a literacy class is really good for me. It gives me the courage to continue learning proper French.

At times, I have lacked the motivation to attend, but since I believed that it was good for me, I kept going.

Here in class, I have met many friends who are interesting to speak with and I enjoy working with them. What also interests me is to see the disabled people who are in our class. The teacher helps them, just like the others. We respect them a lot and I enjoy seeing them laugh and be happy.

I really enjoy the activities and the places we visit. The disabled people come with us too, and we take good care of them.

Written by Elsie LeBlanc, Saint-Antoine NB