Decorating Trees

It is the season...while most people were decorating there Christmas trees with decorations and lights, it was time for me to do some serious recycling with those unwanted CD's.

For most of the time it was very effective (more than the pie dishes). Apricot season is over now for us and we have 5 litres stewed in the freezer plus 4 from last year!

More School results!

Michael's end of school year report is in, the envelope was opened by an anxious mum. Inside...

At most subjects Michael is working dilligently at year 3 level, and showing strong signs. In English Michael is working ahead of class level requirements, and in German Michael is showing strong understanding and exceeding requirements for his year level :)

School reports at his level are allocated in A,B,C,D,E (A for excellence, C for year level requirements, E for further assistance) for how their work slots in with their year level expectancy and 1,2,3,4,5 (1 for highly mastered, 3 year level requirement, 5 more further assistance) for understanding. Michael achieved mainly C's and 2/3's with the exception of English where he achieved a B/2 and German where he achieved a B/1. He was also presented with a strong character reference by his teacher and principal alike.

Now its on to year 4, where he has a 4/5 class with his first male teacher, Mr Richmond.

Uni Results are in

Second semester was always going to be tough and a little busy with Uni, Church and Family life. I'm please to say though that for my 4th year Education topic, Teaching Indigenous Australian Students, I got a Credit. Also got a Credit + for my essay (thanks for the proof read Stu).

My 2nd elective on Environment, Economy and Culture I got another Credit and last no surprises I got a High Distinction for Information Communication Technology part 2 (following on from 1st Semester).

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Natalie the Ballerina

Last night Natalie had her first ballet concert. She was one of Cinderella's mice and probably spent a grand total of 8 minutes on the stage! I was not allowed to film or take photos in the theatre, but I did take these photos in the dressing room before the show.
Grandma and Grandpa Cozens were over and also enjoyed the show, which included ballet (Disney Princesses) , jazz (Dusty Springfield - lots of glitter), modern (High School Musical), contemporary, hiphop, tap (my favourite bit, after Natalie, - they did Happy feet!). Not bad for a little dance school in Whyalla. I cried at all the little tiny people :P lol.
Natalie has a second show this afternoon (in 90mins actually) then we can think about being on holidays :)

Love and hugs (and hope you find the remote Al!)
-Debbie

Remote Life

Bedroom TV Remote lost....if found please return (Sam!)

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Christmas in Adelaide

Hey there,

If you get the opportunity, make sure you go and see the Christmas Tree in Victoria Square in the city. It is really quite spectacular! We went last night, and there were bubbles in the fountain, funky lights in the trees and the most massive tree I have seen! There were kids running around and laughing and having a ball.

Excuse the clarity of these shots, but they were taken with Rob's mobile as we left the camera at home, but you get the jist of how cool it is.

Natalie's Christmas Play

Hi all. Hope you are all well.

Natalie has a new vlog up in which she talks about being a cat in the Community Christmas Carol play on Sunday night. You can see her vlog here.

Also I have put the entire play (5ish minutes) up on Stuart's account and you can see that here. Not the best play ever seen, but the cat is cute and funny. ;)

All the best and enjoy.