Christmas Party

This past weekend was a very busy one with the Christmas Fayre in the morning and early afternoon and then the "A" level party for three (3) homes and/or orphanages. We had girls from Freedom Firm, a group which rescues young girls from prostitution, and Smyrna Home, a home for girls who have been discarded by their families and both boys and girls from Mizpah home, an orphanage run by the Head Caterer's wife.

The children arrived in the afternoon and played games on the Big Pitch with some of the "A" levels while the rest of us prepared the staff room. following the large outdoor group games the approximately 50 children came into the staff room with all the "A" level students who were assisting at this event. (There were 2 other groups of "A" levels doing events with the Junior School and the Middle School) The different groups presented items and we had a Christmas Tree decorating competition.

Each child went home with a gift. The girls of freedom Firm and Smyrna each went home with a new pair of slippers. The children from Mizpah went home with craft and school supplies.

On Sunday afternoon Hebron School hosted the Nilgiris Carol Service. There were a total of 7 school choirs in attendance along with our concert Band. Some of the groups were easy to listen and others were not quite as tuneful! There were congregational carols as well. There was even a Christmas Tree with lights!

Exams are over and the deadline for Reports is Thursday night. I have two (2) classes of French students to mark and report on. The red pen has been flying through the exams.

There will be another Carol Sing on December 9 for the Hebron School and the community. More later.