Saturday, June 23, 2012

P1 Graduate

The week we enjoyed a lovely celebration of all that Quinn and his classmates have accomplished at school over the last three years.  On Wednesday, the P1 class of 2012 "graduated".  Being the son of the principal certainly has its perks as Quinny got to be the first person to get his certificate and had personal stories shared in the opening speech (by Jim) about how be began three years ago clutching our legs every morning and having to be coaxed into class, how he has become a confident reader, and how now his posse of boys plus Nia take over the main office every morning before eagerly marching off to their classroom. 
He was so lucky to have such thoughtful and caring teachers in Mrs. Feven and Mrs. Hammer over the past three years, not to mention a beloved PE teacher, Mrs. Troake, and fantastic after school teachers, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Brewster.  Of course, his experience was made wonderful mainly by his great great group of friends (Finn, Neil, Cameron, Ayden, Nia, Saraya, Naomi, Bella).  

Somersfield's 3-6 programme was a memorable beginning to his school career. 


Saturday, May 19, 2012

Final Somersfield Spring Fair

Although it was a rainy day, the Somersfield Spring Fair didn't disappoint again this year.  The boys happily played game after game, built lego, rolled inside a giant rubber ball and ran around with their "mates" all day long.  The best part of the day was watching Morgan perform on the steel pans with the rest of his classmates.  What great experiences both boys have had while we have been on this little island.


Flashback to May -- Happy Birthday, Jim!


Flashback to April -- Easter in Florida

We had an unbelievable time in Florida this year and packed as much in as possible -- from mini-golf to playground picnics, the always popular zoo and a first time visit to the aquarium to see the real dophin from "Dolphin Tale".  Of course, as always, the highlight was splashing in the pool (no floaties this time!), and the amazing quality family time.







Flashback to March -- Character Day

Harry, Bilbo and Batman...an unlikely group!
Little Red Photographer capturing Harry Potter

Flashback to March -- Bermuda firsts

Finished Bermuda Kite
Finally out on the ocean around Bermuda
Captain Andy and First mate Rita


Second Bermuda kite in the making...with the help of M1G
First Bermuda kite in the making

Flashback to February -- Nanna and Grampy's Valentine's Visit

First stop -- Zoo-quarium, where else?!?
Hiking in Tom Moore's Jungle
Delicious food with great company
Games and more games, with many new rules
A party favourite..."What am I?"