I have arrived in South Africa at last!
My first steps on South African soil were not as I expected, cold and wet! Still the weather has picked up and is now amazing! Everyone has made me feel so welcome - the most worrying thing is that a week has already gone by!
On Friday we went to the Grade 12's Matriculation Ceremony - this is in effect their school graduation / leaver's party. It was a great occasion, thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The highlight so far must have been the bonfire we had on Sunday night - the girls in the hostels absolutely loved this and it was such a rewarding and fun experience. Seeing them all go crazy when Shakira's 'Waka Waka' came on over the speakers was amazing and could not possibly be caught on camera.... still I gave it a try and I hope you enjoy the picture!
This week has been really busy getting various things started up. Playing football and rugby has been exhausting in the heat, but well worth the effort. I am currently in the process of organising a match for the near future. I have been busy going along to lessons to get up to speed with the school's syllabus, some of which is incredibly advanced!
Sadly the internet at the school is virtually non-existent, so I will only be able to post a weekly update. Still I will aim to do this whenever possible. This post has been a bit rushed since I have 8 minutes remaining on the clock in the internet cafe as I started typing - in future I will be more organised!
My first steps on South African soil were not as I expected, cold and wet! Still the weather has picked up and is now amazing! Everyone has made me feel so welcome - the most worrying thing is that a week has already gone by!
On Friday we went to the Grade 12's Matriculation Ceremony - this is in effect their school graduation / leaver's party. It was a great occasion, thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The highlight so far must have been the bonfire we had on Sunday night - the girls in the hostels absolutely loved this and it was such a rewarding and fun experience. Seeing them all go crazy when Shakira's 'Waka Waka' came on over the speakers was amazing and could not possibly be caught on camera.... still I gave it a try and I hope you enjoy the picture!
This week has been really busy getting various things started up. Playing football and rugby has been exhausting in the heat, but well worth the effort. I am currently in the process of organising a match for the near future. I have been busy going along to lessons to get up to speed with the school's syllabus, some of which is incredibly advanced!
Sadly the internet at the school is virtually non-existent, so I will only be able to post a weekly update. Still I will aim to do this whenever possible. This post has been a bit rushed since I have 8 minutes remaining on the clock in the internet cafe as I started typing - in future I will be more organised!
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