We had a very special last chapel service for Term 3 - Ellie was baptized and Josie re-confirmed her baptismal vows. The girls took part in a course on the Eucharist during lunchtimes this term with our school chaplain which culminated in Ellie choosing to get baptized and Josie re-committing to her faith. I love that the girls get to learn about the church traditions and history at school and Sarah, our chaplain, has a lovely way with them and has introduced them to ways to make the faith their own. The course was optional and both girls chose of their own accord to do it which was important to us. As much as we wanted Ellie to get baptized, we wanted it to be her decision. Even that morning I wasn't sure she was going to go through with it because she is not a fan of being the center of attention in such a large group, but she did it and we couldn't be more proud of both of them.
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| Rev. Stephen King baptizes Ellie. Our Vicar John was away and couldn't do it, but Rev. King is Sarah, the chaplain's, husband and he made it special for the girls. |
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| Meggie and Katie came down from school to join us - the Primary chapel service is held separately from the Upper School's service but they made the effort to support Ellie and Josie. |
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| The girls are in robes because they are both also members of the Chapel Choir. |
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| I had some great feedback about Ellie from her teacher on some things she had been working on so as a reward she got to get her ears pierced. |
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| Josie and her besties went to the World of Wearable Art show. |
Meggie left on the last day of term to head up to Lake Taupo with her friend Bria - here are some of her pictures from her time at the lake.
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