The Olympus boys got together today to be part of Spirit week. Together with the rest of the boarding community, they created the word spirit, Olympus being the P.
The WIFI also went down this weekend which resulted in some great board game fun…… This was the start of a marathon 6 hour game of Monopoly
Harry was designated dice roller.
This week the Boys in Olympus began their exploration of the second pillar in our Well-being program. Over the coming weeks we will explore, discuss and educate each other on the topic of Respecting Diversity and we will look at methods and examples of ways we can protect ourselves from Online Bullying.
For this Second Pillar the boys will again choose an individual project for them to complete, some of the boys have already started to research and educate them on the topic of Diversity. Some of the boys decided to listen to podcasts weekly the learn more. Each of the boys will be helped to choose a project to help them grow emotionally.
¨The boys got together this evening to celebrate the Birthday of Iyowana, We all had a good sing song and shared some cake.
Chocolate and Cherry Cake is everyone’s favorite in Olympus.
Tonight the Grade 12 boys explored the second pillar in our well being program, Respecting Diversity and protecting against Bullying. The boys discussed the meaning of Diversity and we explored the many differences to all people and the dangers of opinion being confused for fact. The boys also performed a small activity where they spoke of the similarities and difference that each student could see in one another, and showing how we all see and prioritize are views differently.
Charles showing Mr Rodrigo how to play table football.
As we are currently restricted to within House activities, the boys took advantage of the empty football pitch and got together for some in house competition.
As the October break now begins, with such an uncertain start to the school year, I wanted to wish you all a very Happy Holiday and a relaxing week with your Families. Plans have changed and everyone has been affected in one way or another, but the boys in the house have been positive and motivated throughout this first term. Well done boys, we look forward to welcoming you back next week.
The mount Olympus Board is almost ready to take its place in the House. The 4 House teams will compete to reach the top of Mt Olympus to receive a prize. At the minute the grade 9 are way in the lead, but there is still time.
We celebrated the first birthday of the year this weekend, Hamza turned 15 and all his friends and family came to share some cake with him
Some beautiful chocolate cake for the boys
The birthday boy
Tonight we sat down and spoke about the house rules and expectations. and then we also created our inter house competition teams…….
This year the guys will challenge each other though an inter house competition, to try and reach the top of Mt Olympus by the end of the month to win the special prize and be crowned Top Greek God. Each team has picked a Mythical Greek god and will compete over the next few weeks.
Aoto is looking for a smaller chess board
Cosi was taking no chances while playing pool
WE ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER
Mr Tom, Mr Xavier and Mr Ronan are looking forward to welcoming you back into the house.
Ivan will be leading the the House and representing the whole Boarding Community as a Prefect this year. Helped out by Fransisco, our new House Rep.
All we need now is you…. there is only so much tea Mr Tom can drink!