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2s Weekend at
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A heady mix of physical, cerebral, social, emotional and spiritual it was - roughly in that order.... The 2s' weekend started off with everyone meeting in the East Wing Hall where, charged with a bevy or two, we were ready to attack the dance floor. On went the CD, up went the volume and....enter Mrs Millar who, with her usual mix of authority and tolerance, talked us through the steps of the Military Two-Step, the Canadian Barn Dance, Strip the Willow, St Bernard's Waltz and the Dashing White Sergeant. After an hour of reeling we were ready to restock on calories and made our way to the Dining Hall where Eifion and his team had laid on a delicious buffet. |
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Parents met the teachers on Saturday morning with the children (a new departure at Ashdown) to discuss all things academic. After lunch parents repaired to the Patch where cricket and rounders matches were, for a change this term, uninterrupted by rain - though there was a pretty nifty breeze to factor into the bowling (and spectating!). |
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Then to the marquee on the Beech House lawn to enjoy a Pimms or two before taking our seats for the entertainment laid on by the 2s. Keyboard, harp, glochenschpiel, cello, flute, trombone and oboe all had an airing along with some lovely singing - the giggling chaps singing 'The Gas Man Calleth' epitomised the informality and fun of the evening. Another yummy supper and good company before the 2s were on their way to bed ahead of their busy Sunday. |
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After Chapel on Sunday morning
and the requisite caffeine intake, it was time to bid adieu to the 2s'
children who left for Gatwick and the long journey to Rua Fiola. They
are now safely there and enjoying that fantastic challenge. The 2s' weekend marks a right of passage as they move into the top form and a lot more responsibility and the final run up to CE or scholarship. Thank you the 2s for looking after us all so well - and good luck for the year ahead. |
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