Wednesday 26 November

The Grade 7s spent the day at uShaka Marine World as part of their farewell programme… and their last chance to blow off some steam before the reality of leaving Clifton set in. The weather certainly played along, and there were some very weary, very happy faces emerging from the buses upon return.

There is no truth in the rumour that the children were faster than the staff on the racing slides!

Thursday 27 November - A big Day

The Grade 7s spent a very happy morning at Khazimula Children’s Home in Lidgetton. They revelled in the opportunity to spend some ‘down’ time playing a bit of soccer and ‘duck, duck, goose’ with the Khazimula children before heading back to Clifton for their Leavers’ Service. It was a very special time for our children to decompress, and perhaps to reflect on how fortunate they are.

Thursday 27 November - Grade 7 Leavers’ Service

Suddenly it all became real… our Grade 7s Leavers’ Service.

Mr Fleischack’s message to the Grade 7s was an inspirational one, indeed. Using an old Clifton tie that had fluttered down from the Dream Tree, and is now covered in lichen, moss and the like, Mr Fleischack encouraged the Grade to remember that ‘storms’ we may face in life strengthen us, and to take adversity or challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. A profound lesson indeed.

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This day is always one of mixed emotions as we flatten our farmlands.

A year of fun and growth for us and the veggies.

As we dug and cleared we reminded the children that even when something ends something new will grow again.

Endings and just the start of something else's new beginnings.

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This term, we nurtured independence and responsibility through the Let Grow Experience, where tasks such as doing laundry, grocery shopping, and preparing a family meal helped us develop a sense of self-sufficiency. We learned that true confidence comes from competence - knowing we can tackle life’s challenges and become capable problem-solvers. 

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The arrival of the Farmers' market always makes us excited, but also a little sad as we know our grade 4 farming journey is coming to an end. But once the day arrives, the joy of watching our special children sell and buy and smile all morning makes it a day to remember.

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Visiting Roselands is like visiting our other home. Aunty Louise and Gaylene cook like gourmet chefs, and our tummies were constantly full and happy. We arrived in muddy rain but that was soon forgotten as we met Byron the snake guy. With venomous and non-venomous snakes to show us, we were taught many valuable lessons. The most important thing is to respect snakes of any kind.

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