Queensland literacy Competition

Felix finished 5th in his categorie for his story "Not an excuse but a reason".

Here is what the judge wrote about his story: "The writer draws on personification and figurative language to present the key character's concerns and challenges. Understatement and exageration are also engaging. This story made me laugh out loud and teh final line a real clincher. The writer has a gift for wry humour".

So here is "Not an excuse but a reason". Enjoy!

Felix would be very happy to read your comments about his story.

Our World record holder

We also have our record holder on board Merlin! Felix participated with 2894 other students to the largest practical science lesson and they broke the Guiness world record! Well done!!

Pointy shoes

While he was on holidays, Victor worked hard to earn extra pocket money. He was also dreaming of new fancy climbing shoes. Today, he could go and buy them. It is his first big expense (yes they are VERY fancy shoes). As a parent, seeing him so proud of them and himself is quite rewarding.

Climbing Australian Nationals (from Victor)

This week end, we had tons of fun at the Nationals/Oceanea Lead Climbing Championships in Sydney. I ended up coming 16th in Australia after unfortunately skipping a clip. Cléa came 12th (I think). Overall the place had a great buzz and it was fun chatting with the New Caledonian kids in French.

What an experience!

The routes:

My first climb:

After our climbs:

Natural leader

A couple of month ago, Felix participated to a competition organised by the Queensland Museum which "encouraged Queensland’s leaders of tomorrow to share their thoughts on our biodiversity with the leaders of today".

Have a look at his 2min video (top 10 of the competition)