We can't believe our time with Nord Anglia has already come to a close. It was everything we hoped as we spent another year in China to avoid the eLearning that hit America off & on this school year. We were safe and able to meet in person every day, which we definitely did not take for granted. The girls did a great job adjusting to a very British environment with some rules and approaches that were foreign to us. They both were successful in class and did a great job meeting new friends. We are proud of their attitudes and maturity throughout the process and hope that this serves them in the future.
Ben had an exhausting first 6 months, but ended on a smoother note and will greatly miss his students and coworkers. They were all very kind and appreciative and it was one of the best Math(s) departments he's ever been a part of. Kara's challenging year of working with her primary student had its ups and downs, but they're both better for it. It was a deep and interesting experience to be in a department with 9 other people who hail from 9 different countries. The varied perspectives and approaches were fascinating to watch come together.
The end of the year saw some parties and play-dates and the weather has been fairly cooperative for it all. We try to get outside to play soccer or 500 every day and a lot of other kids like to join in or watch if they're too little. We got to revisit someone Kara met our first year who teaches art to young kids with cancer in the hospital. The girls did some crafts and we're hoping to go back and play with some of the patients.
It's hard to believe that we have been in China four years. It is bittersweet for us to say goodbye, but we are looking forward to starting a new chapter back in Minnesota later this summer.
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