Day 4 - Afternoon to night.

After lunch time there was a short rest before returning to the classroom for another session. The sunny day disappeared and the most amazing fog drifted in until the whole area was blanketed in it. The students were amazed. Before long 2 hours had gone and it was time for snacks. We were given a strange greeeeeen juice to drink. Without knowing what it was at first, there were comments such as: Its like tooth paste. Noooo, its like mouth wash! No way, it's like Panado medicine for sure. Well it turns out that it was Mint juice and Iza Grace was a huge fan.

Fog coming in.

Outside the classroom.

Gaining even more.

Green juice time.

Although the kids wanted to play soccer again, it was decided that it would be so good to hike up the mountain path into the mountains behind us. Never done before by past students, it would be fun to discover what it had to offer. We were not disappointed! It was beautiful! Pines as tall as buildings in fern covered ground rose up to greet us. With the fog covering everything, it added to the wondrous effect. Wild strawberries and guavas were devoured after Mrs. Banor pointed them out to us and although it was not the easiest hike up, everyone had a lovely time exploring the forest.

Out the gate and going to the forest.

Heading up.

Groupie time.

Mr. Kaiyo

Girls having a break.

Mrs. Banor measuring up to the giant pines.

Groupie

Beauty all around.

Foggy weather set in.

Time to turn around.

Photo time with Mr. Kaiyo.

Living off the land??

Guava time!

Going through the mist.

Of course there had to be time for more soccer and although the fog was so very thick, we had another great time playing until the showers could not be put off any longer.
Supper was delicious cheese pies for starters, then pork and rice, and then finally swiss roll for dessert. Nothing was left this time round.

What an amazing starter.

It's all mine!!

Lastly, a night in the classroom with lots of cutting and pinning, and the map of stars was all in place and one that the students can keep to remember how to study the night skies even from Mauritius!

Finn getting started.

Nathan using his keen cutting skills.

George getting stuck in with the kids.

May-Ann finished.

Claudie lending a hand.

Wayne

Good night everyone - its the journey to the volcano bright and early tomorrow!

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Letter time...

After hearing all the comments from family and friends, the students took some time to quickly write little letters for you to read. Here they are:

Amber:
Hey Mom and Dad,
Don't worry I'm not being bad! I miss you all, even though I'm playing football! We are having fun, playing in the sun. Hope I'll hear about you soon, maybe before noon?
Love Amber

Amber



Alexandre:
Hello Mom and Dad. I am very happy. We played football and the first match we had we lost 2-1, I was sad to lose. I am sad that you are not with me. I am tired because of hours of riding.
Alex

Alexandre

Cloe:
Hey Mom and Dad,
Reunion is fun, it is good. I miss you. Kiss you and Leanne also. I am playing football, basketball everyday. See you Friday. I think all of the family is fine.
Miss you - Cloe

Cloe

Finn:
Guuude Vadder,
Wie gehts dir so? Wir haben schon richtig viel er kundet. Haben auch schon viel FuBball gespielt.
Ever Finn

Finn

Geneta:
Hi everyone, it's Geneta,
We are having a good time and can you say dad if he can take me in the airport with the moto. We played football and I put two goals in with a group that we don't know and one goal in another game with just us. Please write more comments. Love you all, missing you. I am missing Instagram!!! LOVE YOU ALL.

Geneta

Hans:
Dear Parents, Hannah and Nathan,
I miss you a lot. I don't think that my luggage is very neat, so I am sorry for that. I was just awesome at soccer and basketball. Always thinking about baby brother Nathan. I think I am going to change from Aeronautical to Astronautical Engineer. :-p
Sincerely yours, Hans.

Hans

Iza Grace:
Chere Parents,
C'est tres bien a La Reunion! Vous me manquer beaucoup beaucoup, je pense a vous. Je m'amuse bien. Par contre il fait froid. Mais ca m'enpeche pas de m'amuse. Mais je pense souvant a vous. Merci maman pour l'echarpe c'est tres ultile. Je vous aime gros bisou, Iza.

Iza Grace

Julie:
Dear Mom and Dad,
I am missing you a lot. I am having a lot of fun. But I want to stay here in Reunion Island. I love you all. May the Lord bless you. Love from Julie.
P.S: I am also enjoying playing football here in Reunion.

Julie

Maia:
Dear Mom and Dad and Eugenie,
I miss u. I'm having a great time. I never knew that I was fine at football. By the way mom, I put on my jumper.
xxx Maia
P.S: I'm having a great time!

Maia

May-Ann:
Dear Everyone,
I miss you very much. I'm having fun at Reunion Island. I will try to buy stuff for you there. Ella, be a good girl. Calvin, don't play too much on the PS3. Josh, don't get angry. Mom, I love you. Hannah, study well and have fun in Taiwan.
Love May-Ann

May-Ann

Mazarine:
Hi Mom, Hi Dad,
I am very happy and I played football with another school, it was very fun. Did Alia call me? I am missing my phone and please bring my phone to the airport.  I want to do horse riding. Can I buy my thing in Reunion Island please? I love you, bye - Mazarine.

Mazarine

Nathan:
Dear Mom and Dad,
It is so cool! I've had such a good experience so far. From playing one basketball game and four soccer matches. Two with other schools made me very stiff! I mean very stiff. I'm doing good and missing you. From Nathan.

Nathan

Philippine:
Hello People,
We are having a great time at football, basketball. We are really enjoying it. Thank you mom and dad for sending me here. Love you all. Oh, and I love horses now. When I went on it did not want to get off. Mom, write something PLEASE. Ok don't worry. We are also learning, and by the way I scored a goal. Philou xoxo




Philippine

Raphaelle:
Dear Mom and Dad,
I want to do horse riding again. Hope to see you soon. We won 7-1 against the other school at football.
Love Raphaelle

Raphaelle

Sarah:
Hey Mom and Dad,
I miss you so much. We are having so much fun. It's really cold at night. We're playing football and basketball. I hope all the family is fine. We went horse riding, it was lovely. Miss you and the dogs, see you soon at the airport.
Love Sarah

Sarah

Wayne:
Dear Mom and Dad,
I was very near to vomit in the plane. On the first night I did not sleep too well. The Reunion trip is so cool. We are eating a lot of nice food. May God bless you all.
Love Wayne.

Wayne

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Day 4 - A beautiful sunny morning!

Day 4 began with the girls being ready before the boys for a change. We all met for devotions and Mr. Kaiyo read from 1 John 1 v 5-12 which Amber read very nicely. This was wonderful to hear as the students learnt more about walking in the light - which was very much in line with what the students would be seeing in a few hours with the Sun.
Breakfast was eaten heartily, morning 4 square fitted in, and then it was time to head for the main terrace to finally see the sun through a powerful telescope fitted with a filter to protect ones eyes from being damaged. Many saw the one big sun spot as well as the flares that were coming off the perimeter of the sun. It was amazing!

Up on the terrace.

Waiting patiently to see the sun.

We can't wait for our turn.

Mrs. Banor trying and trying to see the sun.

Still trying.... where is it???

Finn trying to see the sea.

Wayne - The Sun Observer.

More or rather less than what you would see.

Almost what one would see with the special lens and filter.

Cloe trying her best to see the sun spot.

Finding time for some fun.
 

Back in the classroom, the students were then taught all about the moon and how eclipses happen, all the phases of the moon as well as practically show it on the equipment.

Time to play in a 5 min break - the boys way.

Relaxing - the girls way.

Iza Grace getting stuck into her work.

Claudie showing the students the way a moon eclipse happens.

 

Amber having a go at explaining the phase of the full moon.

Hans explaining the phase of the crescent moon.

Julie - The "Moon".

Lunar phases.

Nathan's work book all in order.

Geneta adding some colour.

Not long and it was 12 noon and time for lunch! Bean and onion salad with baguette, then fish and rice with beans. Trays of grapes for dessert and then a much needed 20 minute rest!

This tray was not going away empty!



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