Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Last Update in Perth

Dear parents,

Please note that there would be no internet connection at the farm tomorrow and hence we would not be updating the blog until we return to Singapore on Thursday.

Please be reminded that our flight SQ226 will depart from Perth on 31 May 2012 @ 1.10am and reaching Singapore Changi Airport @ 6.35am. Pupils taking the school bus will reach school at approximately 8.00 am. Do check the internet for any updates on the flight schedule.

Good night and regards,
Teachers in Perth

Monday, May 28, 2012

Day 3 - School Immersion @ Padbury Catholic Primary School

Breakfast @ Hotel Cafe

It's important to have a hearty and healthy breakfast. So choose wisely!






Arrival @ the hall of Padbury Catholic Primary School

Eager faces greeted the Riverlites in Padbury Catholic ... while every Riverlite was busy preparing their own name tags.



Getting to know you .. .getting to know all about you ...


Round robin games ~ our Riverlites get to play many different games organised by the school and had fun with their Australian buddies.


"Jailer and Prisoner" ~ game of speed and alertness



The most exciting part of it ... "Sockit' ~ Game invented by the Australians, a combination of soccer and netball rules!
The line-up ......
You start the game!
 Give me the ball!!!
 Who should I pass to? I'm lost ... Where's my team?

 Go for it, Zhi Le!
Australia's verson of "Dodge"


Taking a break after all the strenous activities and games ...


Tour of the school ~ conducted by the Australian pupils for our Riverlites




Briefing for the Amazing Race ... Organised and planned by the teachers of the school

 Can you read the map?

 The clue!
The search is on!

 


 I think I'm getting nearer to the puzzle piece ...... Perseverance & Persistence!
 I think I've found it!
Finally, the Amazing Race ended and Riverlites were having great fun at the playground before their lunch arrived.


Celebrating our new friendship



Lunch ~ the Australian way! Eating in the open together with all the Australian pupils ...


 Gathering for a final closure of the day!

 Exchanging of emails and contact numbers ... looking forward to keeping in touch with their new friends.


Australian pupil representative thanking the Riverlites ......
 Kishen & Alethea represented Rivervale in thanking and appreciating the efforts of the hosting school.
 Mrs Jamie Yeo presented a token of appreciation to the hosting school.

 Group photo of the Singapore team and the teachers of the Padbury.
 Farewell, Padbury ... thanks for a great day of fun in your school!

Kings Park
Video-ing in progress ... choosing the most beautiful background for their videos!

 We love the nature ... Awesome!
 Not forgetting to spend some time at the playground in the park before going back to hotel.
Our last dinner before checking out of the hotel tomorrow ... it was really filling as we had 2 portions each.
The day ended early at 8.15 pm. All the Riverlites had their debrief and was up in their rooms frantically packing their luggage to check out tomorrow. Everyone was really looking forward to the farm stay tomorrow night! By 9.30 pm, our Riverlites were already drifting into dreamland ... zzzzzzzzzz!