Monthly Archives: November 2014

Strawberry Fete

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Sean Jones

November 23, 2014 “Why are they having a birthday party for Strawberries?” Carolyn questioned. “What do you mean?” inquired Sean. “That sign says they are having a Strawberry Birthday. Strawberry Fete means Strawberry’s Birthday,” replied Carolyn. “Fete means festival, Carolyn, … Continue reading →

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From Footprint To Footplate

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Sean Jones

November 21, 2014 After an incredibly busy week which saw the debut of Carolyn’s class at the Year End School Concert followed by a morning of meeting 62 upcoming Reception students and a week that saw Sean engrossed in reading … Continue reading →

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Night Visitors

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Sean Jones

November 21, 2014 A happy veggie patch by day turns into buffet world by night. This week we were astonished to discover several slimy creatures feeding off of our bean plants. While incredibly fascinating and somewhat pretty, the local snails … Continue reading →

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Cows for Cricket

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Sean Jones

November 15, 2014 Well, this week at our cricket game we had an appreciative and raucous crowd in the field next door… The Oval was located in a somewhat maintained field beside the cow paddock and near the cherry orchards … Continue reading →

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“Kevin” the Flagstaff Hill R-7 School Koala

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Sean Jones

November 12, 2014 It’s not everyday that you can enjoy the company of a koala so close to your place of work and play. After returning from a check-up at the Koala Rescue, “Kevin the Koala” returned to our school … Continue reading →

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Strawberries, SA T20 Cricket & Santa

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Sean Jones

November 8, 2014 Carolyn must grow strawberries in the garden (It’s a fact). Her 10 little plants, purchased back in September from the local Crafer’s Garden Centre, have managed to produce some tasty little treats! So far the harvest has … Continue reading →

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Pumpkins, Pitch and Poetry

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Sean Jones

November 2, 2014 Carolyn shared her pumpkin carving skills with a captive audience of over 120 on October 31. Sean had made a $20.24 investment into a carving pumpkin which Carolyn took great care of. As Halloween is not such … Continue reading →

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