Students left last Friday after a whirlwind four days of cram-packed exams. There was a noticeable improvement in behavior during exam week probably because we spaced them so closely they had no time to think about anything else!! (not sure if this is an improvement or not)

Since then it has been that “after the big party” feel, not exactly a care-free relaxing time but certainly quieter than it used to be. Old halves of flip flops litter the compound where they were tossed in haste as students ran for break and classrooms breath in silence as they sit undisturbed for the first time in three months. Meanwhile we and the rest of the staff fill staff offices with noise and music as we grade, mark, fill in report cards, hold meetings to prepare for next term, decide who will stay and who will “be deleted” (never knew before this that you could delete people . . . . .) from our student ranks. It’s been a busy, busy week.

We took last Sunday off, post-students, and then dived in to the Student Leader Retreat on Monday and Tuesday alongside the endless meetings and markings. More fun, more laughter and a lot more work. Pictures to come.