Lushington Day

The last week was a very busy week for me as I had to monitor the preparation of the Standard 10's for their second Oral Assessment. As part of the process a topic was given and the students were permitted 6 in class periods to prepare their material for presentation. In accordance with IGCSE procedures the students were allowed a sheet with up to 5 small drawn images and up to 30 words which they could use as they presented their speech and then answered questions. All this was recorded and then listened to twice or thrice more until I was able to evaluate the material using a marking guide. It is quite a process when one has never done this type of exercise before! The speeches were completed by the end of the day Friday, March 9 and the marking was completed earlier today, Wednesday, March 13. It was important to grade the speeches in a relatively short time in order to maintain the same marking criteria.

In the middle of all this was Lushington Day 2013! Saturday, March 10, saw both the Lushington Campus and the Selborne Campus organize activities for all the students. We started the day with breakfast outside in front of the Hoz flat. I had a great view of the set up from my window.

At Lushington there were games for the students in Middle School on up as well as special activities for the Junior School students. We had basketball, football, and relays. My task was to be the time-keeper for the Middle and Senior school basketball games. Fortunately it was a bright, sunny day and I was quite comfortable for the three hours I sat on a concrete wall in the sun watching my watch!

A wonderful lunch was served outside the Administration building before the Scavenger Hunt for the Junior School took place.

In the afternoon both the staff and the students were treated to high-tea! This is really quite a special occasion as many of the staff have spent countless hours baking special cakes, cookies, and other delicacies for all to enjoy. Tickets are issued to everyone with a 3 piece limit. This is to ensure all are able to sample the delicious treats. Once all have been served, then there was a rush as the students indulged!

Supper was served on the Big Pitch. There was a bonfire which chased away the damp evening chill when the sun went down. Once supper was finished and the Smores were being served it was time for the Barn Dance. A quantity of hay had been brought in and spread on the Big Pitch. Miss Abbott led the most male students through all kinds of dance routines. There was much hilarity and enjoyment all around.

By 10:00 P.M. it was time to wind up the festivities and clean up. Well done to the Graham's, Miss Abbott and all others who contributed to the success of the day.