Coaching Day One!









By Niamh Wilson

We were up and out early this morning and ready to leave to go to our first coaching session.  My group and another went to one place and the other two two groups to another.  It was so much fun with all the kids and teaching them!  All the kids surrounded us immediately, eager to learn and play.  Firstly, we taught 5th grade, then 4th.  Although there was a slight language barrier, we managed to work everything out perfectly.  Even though they didn't properly understand us, they did as best as they could and you could tell by their faces that they were enjoying every bit of it.  After the training sessions were over we went back to the campsite for lunch, and then went back out, nearly leaving two boys....(as they were late!) Everyone but Emily, Ella, Leo and I went to do more coaching but we went to teach a dance. Once again, everyone was eager to learn so we got into it straight away.  After we taught the dance they showed us some of their moves and we all tried it out.  Then us four, and Miss Perks got our hair played  with and braided! It's safe to say it was an incredible day and i can't wait to do it all again!!


Happy Birthday Mia! By Maisy Vincent

Happy 17th Birthday Mia, I hope you had an amazing day and loved all your presents. Love and miss you lots, I'm having loads of fun ruining all your clothes ;) Love Maisy xx (I will blog properly another day mum don't worry :) )

Comments

  1. Roberts family15 July 2019 at 13:02

    What a lovely blog, sounds like a wonderful day. Carry on the good work and keep on having fun.
    Eva, miss you and love you loads, we’re very proud of you.
    Mum, Dad, Oz and Merve xxxxx

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  2. Anna Tims15 July 2019 at 13:14

    Really enjoying reading the blog, sounds as if you are all having a great time!

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  3. Vincent Family15 July 2019 at 13:23

    Great Blog! What a fun day you have had.
    Maisy, your sister loved your gifts to her, especially the card!
    Can not wait to see some pictures of you Maisy xx
    Love from Anke, Jim and Mia Lily

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  4. Ellie James15 July 2019 at 13:25

    Thanks Niamh for your blog entry , we look forward to it every day !! Love Ellie

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  5. Vincent Family15 July 2019 at 13:27

    Hi Everyone, looks like you are having an amazing time!!

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  6. Lou15 July 2019 at 13:53

    Sounds (& looks) like coaching day one was a great success & I'm sure you were in your element spreading the HSM love Niamh ;-) Proud of you kiddo. Love & miss you loads Xx PS your bro is demanding more details as to which schools you've been to. Think he's wishing he was back there too!

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  7. Emily Boulting15 July 2019 at 14:20

    Looks amazing. Hope tomorrow is as good. If my son was a late one... give him a boot from his mum

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  8. Diana Earl15 July 2019 at 14:22

    Wow Libby it looks Like you have made friends already😍. It’s quiet at home with out you. Look forward to your blog xx lot of love Mum Dad and Will.

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  9. Stuart Earl15 July 2019 at 21:50

    Looks great Libby. Missing you lots....but your bedroom has never been tidier X

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  10. Anna16 July 2019 at 12:41

    Miss you Eva !! Glad you haven’t left your trainers on the plane - marchesi’s xx

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