As I mentioned in my last post, this week was sports week at HOPE.Each day we had various dress up themes and games in the mornings. On Friday we had the sports carnival. Our school does not have an oval to hold it, so we went to NISC (Northbridge International School). Naomi and Nathan competed in pretty well everything they could. Naomi won most of her events and Nathan received a place in most of his events too.
The carnival started at 7:30am to beat the heat, and finished at 12pm. It was a great day, the house spirit was high with cheering and house chants. I just love the way the School Community gets into supporting each other.
Graham and I did not run in the staff relay - neither of us have spines or knees that can pound like that anymore. But Graham and I did take the opportunity to put the shot when the year 8 through 10 girls were having their turns. Naomi won the year 9 girls event and I am happy to stay I can still put the shot a very impressive distance, one easily comparable with Graham's effort. ( I always represented my school in shot put when I was a student).
One of the highlights for me of the sports carnival is having the home school families come and join in the events. It is a great opportunity for some of the mission families in wider Cambodia to mingle with the school community. Some would have traveled the better part of a day, to come and join us!
It was twin day at school yesterday....all part of the hype for the sports week aka HOPE Olympics leading up to the Sports Carnival on Friday.
