Last Day of School

Summer has officially started today and already the last hectic days seem long ago. The students left yesterday under a very hot sun. The 6th graders were relieved when they read “promoted to next grade”. With the joys of school ending, there was also sadness with some students moving to new locations over the summer. Tears and hugs were shared by all.

Today it was the teachers’ turn to say good-byes and to swap summer plans. The two month’s rest is well deserved and needed. I depart Saudi on June 29 and until then I have many things here in Jeddah to keep me busy. For starters, I need to finish some trip letters so I better get crackin.