An update at last!

We know that we have been hopeless at updating our blog, despite starting it with the best of intentions. We apologise for this and I'm sure you will all be glad to know that we are beginning this academic year with a new resolution to be more faithful to those who want to hear news from us.

In order to make up for our lack of communication, here are some highlights from our first semester at Hebron School:

Teaching!

A science lesson in full swing.

This is our main role at Hebron so we were both given some classes this semester and have enjoyed the teaching very much. Eve has been appointed head of modern languages (French, German and Hindi!) and taught standard 9 (year 9) and standard 12 German. Mark took on a standard 8 Science class, standard 9 Chemistry and Geography classes in standard 7 and 8.  He was also given a standard 11 tutor group which meant teaching PSHE (Personal Development). The pupils here are kept very busy with a long school day (8.30-3.50) and prep in the evenings as well as a plethora of other activities. Despite this, we have found them responsive, diligent and eager to learn. It has a been a privilege to teach them and we are looking forward to establishing ourselves further next semester.

Dorm Support

The end of Semester leavers service, saying goodbye to many of our Dorm boys.

Our second role has been Dorm support for A-level boys. This means helping out at weekends with dorm activities, carrying out dorm inspection and helping to settle them for the night and wake them in the morning when their usual dorm parents are unable to. It has been great fun building relationships with these young men and there have been some good trips away which we have all enjoyed but it has been very sad saying goodbye to half of them as they go on to bigger and better things, having finished this stage of their education. 

During the Leavers Service, a father of one boy spoke to the whole assembly about the experience of being a Hebron parent. It was humbling to hear him mention the emotion and heartache of leaving his children at boarding school but extremely motivating when he spoke of the joy of seeing his children grow and develop so much as a result of the unique education and experiences they have had here. 

Junior School!

Luke doing his bit in Star class assembly.

Luke and has enjoyed his new school very much and has been very enthusiastic about his reading. His teachers have said that it can be hard to get his attention on maths and other subjects because he is reading what's written on the wall. Luke misses Ysgol Babanod and his friends but he has been making lots of new friends here. Sports day was a great success with Luke winning a bronze medal for the 75 metre sprint.

The long jump.

Pre-school

Euan in pre-school assembly (excuse the blurring of other children's faces, we haven't asked permission to post)

Euan attends pre-school assembly every morning and we look after him in the afternoons. They repeated the assembly pictured above in the whole school assembly. Euan stole the show, however, by shooting webs (he loves spiderman) at all 450 people there. He is definitely not shy in front of a crowd.

Luke and Euan dressed as pirates for world book day.

That's enough for now, I will try to find the time during the week to add a few more highlights. Please look at 'How to pray for us' to inform your prayers and if you want to receive our newsletter but haven't already then please let us know your email address or simply follow the link in the menu on the right.