Student Workday

The students completed their exams and today is their workday. They cleaned classrooms and then planted plants on and around the perimeter of the school.

The Sisters are so much fun to watch and the students like them too.  Sister Sarah found a few students hiding from their responsibilities and picked up a paddle. I stood there stunned as I watched her race  towards these students, her habit flying behind her, her paddle in her hand, the students laughing at the whole situation as she pretends to use the paddle- the students run away from her and everyone is  laughing, including Sister Sarah. I can't even make this stuff up. But when the plants and flowers grow, they will make the whole place much better.

After the workday was over, many students, the staff and the Sisters went to the 'beach' behind the school. I think it will become a future workday project to clean the beach. Many went into the water and others played with beach  balls   Two of the Sisters went swimming too - habits and all. It was a nice way to end the school term.

Today is Holy Thursday here in PNG - a day ahead of many of you. I'll be going to church tonight with the Sisters.

Happy Easter!