Last Day of 7th Grade

by susiepdorn

Today was the last day of 7th grade.  All the students of St. George’s met at St. George’s Cathedral in the middle of the City Centre, dressed in formal uniforms.  They piled in for an hour plus Anglican service including hymns, readings, a homily and communion – even though a good number of the kids are Muslim!  Afterwards, they lined up again to receive their marks and Niles’ new friend, Jae from South Korea, generously handed out Korean chocolates. A quick photo of Nick, Niles and Michael and then we were home for haircuts (aren’t you glad, Grammie? Aren’t you disappointed, Grandpa?), sax, tennis, a run and a dip in the pool before dinner and computer time.  Now that school’s over, we head out on vacation for new adventures.

The priest did a very nice job of talking to the kids about doing your best while finding out what you enjoy most

St. George’s Cathedral in the middle of town sits next to Parliament and the lush public gardens, set up centuries ago by the Dutch East India Company

 

A perfect day under the mountains for a walk through the gardens before the service