Saturday 9 March 2013

Photos and videos - South Africa 2013

Dear all,

I've had numerous requests for access to the thousands of photographs and videos we took whilst away in South Africa. Unfortunately, things are never that simple! I've started to upload some to dropbox, although it takes a very long time and I only have 2gb of space to use (despite 40gb of photos/videos).

You should be able to gain access to these through this link:


I would encourage all others to do the same and sign up with dropbox. You can post me any links to specific folders you wish to share under the comments of this post so everyone can have access to your photos/videos etc.

I'm currently uploading a highlight video that should be available by the end of today. You should be able to view it using the link above. I will continue to upload more photos when I have time :-) 

Thanks

Mr. Carstairs


Wednesday 6 March 2013

Review Meeting and Clothing Request

On Wednesday 20th March, from 18:30 - 20:00 we will be holding a review meeting in the Assembly Hall for pupils and parents. Presentations will be given of experiences had by all during this years South Africa trip. Food and drink will also be available.

As our South African visitors arrive on Monday (11th March), can we ask that if anyone has any warm clothes they are willing to donate, be it just for the week or permanently, that they please see Mr. McCallum ASAP. Needless to say the South Africans will not have experienced the impending cold that awaits them! Any jackets or warm jumpers would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

Monday 4 March 2013

Our South African Visitors.


Dear all,

The teachers and students from South Africa arrive on Monday 11th March.  They land at Glasgow Airport at 11.30am.  They will be here until the 19th March when they leave from Glasgow at 8.45pm.

I am looking for some “hosting” volunteers on the 11th – 19th March so that we have enough people willing to host the 4 young people for 2/3 nights and for the duration of their stay.

The students will attend school every day and will be involved in every Diversecity performance.  On other days they will be requiring breakfast and dinner, although the students often organise outings together and we will supply an itinerary after the students who are going / have just returned from South Africa meet to organise this.

I know this is a big ask but these children are always delightful and it is a good opportunity for those students who are going to South Africa next February or those who have just returned to link with someone from our partner schools.  It is often a good idea for two friends to share the hosting.

The pupils from Zwelibanzi are Mnotho and Angel.


  
















The pupils from Dloko are Mle and Londy.
     

I would be grateful if you could let me know if you would be willing to participate and which dates you would be able to host a pupil, by returning the tear off slip from the downloadable link below:


Yours sincerely,

Mr. Neil McCallum