Many of my favorite memories since arriving in China have taken place at the girls' school. Dulwich College has afforded them a global educational experience I fear will never be matched
if/when we return to the US. Each class is a cultural melting pot. 
And we all know I approve of their emphasis on the arts. This year the twins started learning a string instrument as well as the recorder and Katie switched from the tenor sax to the clarinet. They practiced all term in preparation for the annual Christmas Concert. Each Year combined their talents and performed 
a holiday tune. Sarah, Sydney and the rest of their Year Four peers sang 'I Saw Three Ships' and played it on the recorder. Katie sang a couple of 
songs with the Senior Choir, and the Year Sevens played 'Under the Tree' (Under the Sea renamed for the holiday) and 'Dance of the Reed Flutes' their wind instruments. Larry and I sat in awe as several of the older students wowed us with their musical prowess. These kids are only a couple of years older than my kids and they played with the skill and confidence of a professional.
if/when we return to the US. Each class is a cultural melting pot. 
And we all know I approve of their emphasis on the arts. This year the twins started learning a string instrument as well as the recorder and Katie switched from the tenor sax to the clarinet. They practiced all term in preparation for the annual Christmas Concert. Each Year combined their talents and performed 
a holiday tune. Sarah, Sydney and the rest of their Year Four peers sang 'I Saw Three Ships' and played it on the recorder. Katie sang a couple of 
songs with the Senior Choir, and the Year Sevens played 'Under the Tree' (Under the Sea renamed for the holiday) and 'Dance of the Reed Flutes' their wind instruments. Larry and I sat in awe as several of the older students wowed us with their musical prowess. These kids are only a couple of years older than my kids and they played with the skill and confidence of a professional.
Michaelmas Term finished with class parties overflowing with
sweet treats. I made my signature mini cupcakes, eight dozen mini cupcakes for Sarah's and Sydney's classes. I felt pretty proud of myself until I walked into Sydney's class and viewed an enormous gingerbread house. Several mums, with some help from the chefs at a local hotel, joined forces to create the masterpiece. I did feel better when I found out they had professional help. 
Another French mom was fixing made-to-order crepes. Moms and teachers were lined up out the door to sample them. I went back for seconds. I also went back for more sushi rolls. When I told the Korean mother who'd made them how much I enjoyed the rolls and asked her if she'd show me how to make them, she actually got tears in her eyes.
sweet treats. I made my signature mini cupcakes, eight dozen mini cupcakes for Sarah's and Sydney's classes. I felt pretty proud of myself until I walked into Sydney's class and viewed an enormous gingerbread house. Several mums, with some help from the chefs at a local hotel, joined forces to create the masterpiece. I did feel better when I found out they had professional help. 
Another French mom was fixing made-to-order crepes. Moms and teachers were lined up out the door to sample them. I went back for seconds. I also went back for more sushi rolls. When I told the Korean mother who'd made them how much I enjoyed the rolls and asked her if she'd show me how to make them, she actually got tears in her eyes. The girls said their goodbyes to a couple of their friends who were returning to their home countries. Some tears were shed, but thanks to the internet, their friendships can continue across the miles.
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