As eager children and their families undertake the huge array of activities at the Warrnambool Fun 4 Kids extravaganza, volunteers undertake their daily chores.  As part of the large volunteer group this year were Emily, Chloe and Hannah who each who undertook their tasks with eagerness in an effort to ensure those who attended the event enjoyed themselves.  Each girl volunteered for four days and enjoyed their time as a volunteer. 

1. It’s a great world of discovery - reading other people’s blogs and gaining ideas from them

2. A world of challenges - the challenge is to find something to write about.

3. It is good fun once you get accustomed to it.

4. A great sense of achievement.

5. A sense of satisfaction when people from all over the world visit or read your blog.

6. Makes me think about what is happening around me - my home life, school life and community life.

7. Improving my computer skills - keeps me intouch with some of the things that my children are doing on the computer.  I am able to communicate with them through “blogging”.

8. Good for professional development.

9. Because lots of others are doing it!

10. Becomes a personal record for you.

Ann and Bruce have arrived in London after lots of waiting and hold-ups (discovered by reading Ann’s blog) and will begin their adventure in Barcelona today.  Enjoy the journey through Ann’s eyes through my blog. I have included a photo of Ann supporting Holland in their game of soccer.

My daughter was given a pet cockatiel as a present earlier this year.  We were given an old petrol drum that was made into a cage for our newest pet.  The cage however was fast becoming past its use by date and so we needed to update.  Fortunately I have a sister who with her husband breeds birds and they were replacing several of their cages so we bought one of them and situated in a new spot for Locky.  Removing Locky from his original “home” was a bit of an ordeal and I was more stressed than the bird, but he survived and now is very safe and secure in his new home.

Yesterday students in Garde 5 and 6 had a golf session on the oval. Their aim was to have fun and learn some of the elements of golf. Everyone seemed to have a good time.

The Moyne Youth Councillors recently made a presentation of their projects to the Senior Councillors at a formal council meeting.  Representing the Eumeralla-Hawkesdale, Emily presented Hawkesdale’s funky rotunda.  In describing the project, Emily relayed that this project would enhance the Our Playce Environment project also being conducted at Hawkesdale.  While final details fo the rotunda are yet to be finsihed it will be a welocme addition to the Hawkesdale community.  At this same meeting Hannah representing the “Our Playce” committee described the project they wish to undertake with a decision of venue sill undecided.  Both girls spoke very confidently and were questioned about their projects and responded accordingly.  Well done to both girls and we hope to see both projects successfully completed in the near future.

Thud! thud! thud go the feet of six Hawkesdale Scouts as the trek their way 20 odd kilometres to their destination - Greenhills.  Starting at Hawkesdale at 12 noon the scouts, (Emily, Tim, Georgia, Mitchell, Will and Emma) journeyed east where they girls called in at the Huglin ranch for a “toilet” stop.  They then continued along Coltons Road, tudging through the wet grass, arriving at Greenhills at approximately 5.00pm.  with the task of setting up camp and ensuring everything was organised they settled in for a long night.  Sleep eluded most of them (except the leader), but finally they drifted off.  With the sun shining “Greenhills” looked a delight and a tour around the property enlightened the scouts of its history.  A relaxing day was had with a little bit of water and mud attracting a few of the members.  An early night was on the agenda in preparation for the trek home.  Frank joined the walkers on Monday morning and so the group set off.  A stop at Colleen’s for lunch, before finally arriving at Hawkesdale at approximately 2.45pm.

Our Playce is a group of young people from the Hawkesdale community who are trying to make a difference.  The group is working on an environment project with the aim of promoting the native flora and fauna of the Hawkesdale area.  The “Our Playce” began with a summit earlier in the year, where the young people from Hawkesdale came up with their idea.  They are currently looking for community support and will shortly be looking at applying for funding to finance the project.  I wish them well in their endeavours

Students from Years 7, 8 and 9 particpated in netball and football at Mortlake yesterday.  Both boys and girls particpated in a very sportsmanship way and with great spirit.  The A Grade netball team coached by Anne-Maree won two out of three matches, going down to a strong Lake Bolac combination.  B Grade enjoyed three out of three wins with Sarah and Rachael performing well for their team.  Jayne and Tess coached the B Grade team. C Grade were capably lead by year 11 student, Chloe with the team winning all three matches.  With all three teams doing well, Hawkesdale P12 College went on to win the shield for netball - the first time that I can remember the school recording such a win. Congratulations to all team members for their efforts.