January 30, 2012 | Day 30

In 2010 Sam started at his new school.  For numerous reasons it was a very stressful transition but by the end of the year it seemed like he had always been there.  He now can't imagine going to any other school.  He has awesome friends, has excelled at his school work  and has received awards for sport.  The support network throughout the school via both teachers and other students,  it priceless.  The school spirit is like nothing I've seen before and although sending the boys there means we have to make sacrifices in other areas, it is well and truly worth it for the educational and life experiences they are gaining.  Another thing about our school is that they somehow (and I have no idea how) make the boys WANT to work.  They have such a heavy schoolwork and homework load but they never complain.  So when Sam came home with arms full of homework I wasn't surprised when he set himself up to get it done as soon as we walked in the door from pick up.  He was so keen to get started and was excited to share what he was learning with the rest of us.  Now, I don't know the "secret" to this desire for schoolwork but I seriously wish Chuck would catch it.  Oh well, we only have to get through this school year before he too can join the boys at SPC.  Oh and because I know Grandma and Auntie Dani read this blog, Sam wants you to know that he found out today that he has once again made the A team for SPC cricket.  The school has also offered to bring someone in to train Sam specifically for his spin bowling.  He's ever so proud of himself, as he should be and ok, maybe mum and dad are a bit chuffed too!

January 30 is homework day.

B xx