With the rain and sun we've been having lately there's been some lovely flowers in the gardens. This one, a little lily as they call it here, is a reminder of the truth of Matthew 6. 

Gearing up for graduation

• _x_ Buy material for matching outfits. Fit into budget.
• _x_ See who wants extra material for matching skirts, wives etc and get their payment 
• ___ Decide on tailor and get fittings for everyone. Committe decided we're not doing embroidery since too complicated last time.
• _x_ See embroiderer and get embroidery done after all, since 'past years had it and we want it'.
• _x_ Grade all outstanding papers so only last class' group presentation to do at the last minute.
• ___ Grade final presentations, printout calculations of totals and get to Josiane for reports
• ___ Help Josiane with computer calculations and printout of report cards
• ___ Print out certificates with my inkjet in colour once total grades are in
• ___ Create a souvenir dvd full of files for students including photos
• _x_ Organise a present for the graduating students
• _x_ Do layout for the afternoon programme
• ___ Transport out whoever or whatever needed, going slowly because of bad shock absorber

A dining room to rival a maquis

IMS students currently eat their meals on the teacher's verandah, and are prepared in their kitchen, but that's not the ideal longterm situation, so a new dining room is being built .. local style. Next step is a small outdoor kitchen.

 It should also be useful as a breezy lounge, or a  group meeting area.

Stay tuned for photos of the final product