Your description of the convocation in Maracay and the current state of the Antonio Arraiz school gives a clear picture of the education system there. Despite various adversities, students end their school life by wishing each other well with the Ralladura de camisas, which is a great memory to step into a new phase. In my opinion, even if it is not a big festival or party, these small convocation ceremonies honor the students' years of hard work and boost their morale. The rule that you mentioned about removing the long shopping list or obligation in school to reduce dropouts seems to me to be a very effective step. It will greatly reduce the financial pressure of many low-income families. The use of technology instead of expensive platforms such as WhatsApp or Telegram and the attempt to continue studying despite the complications of power outages are truly commendable. And the image you have portrayed of weeds growing on the school premises during the holidays due to lack of regular maintenance and increasing snake and insect infestation is a known problem not only in Maracay but also in public schools in many cities around the world. It is important to clean up this jungle before classes start. Good luck to you in this contest. 😊