It's Friday again, already


Yep, another Friday so we've been here THREE weeks. Lots happening but I gather there have been issues with connecting to the blog. I feel that may have been resolved. Read on the adventures in paradise continue.

 So, a huge day Sunday with staff and prefect induction, followed by an enormous feast.

 We were careful not to overeat so that we could still walk home. 
However left over food was delivered  later that night, just in case we were hungry. It included half a pig. Luckily it was cooked. We did manage to eat some of the pork meat Tuesday evening and it was great.

 Another short teaching week as Thursday and Friday have been Athletics Carnival. I have spent the time watching from the main building composing a PPT for the Queen's visit to the school 152nd birthday celebrations.

 Getting to know the boys, m any of whom are live wires very keen to learn and benefit from the 'International class.  

                                          Boys working hard in their new classroom

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