Exam Time

So, Idlan's exams was in full swing and Anita spent the rest of the afternoon teaching him some English. Idlan himself was chilled with the whole thing and at any spare moment, he would start to play ball with his brother. He finally finished his reading before dinner and after that, spent the rest of the time before bed chasing around with Irfan.

The poor boy had too much exams at school if you know what I mean. I better make sure that he would enjoy his coming holiday because he certainly deserved it.

Off to the Concert

Early start today. Straight off for ward round, and back to the apartment by 8.30, waiting for the boys to get ready. We were off again by 9.30.

Irfan getting ready

Idlan waiting for his turnThe choir. Not as good as the last years.The concert today was at the same venue as the last couple of years, at the HGH Convention Hall in Sentul. It was easy to get to the place but parking was a pain. We were lucky that we managed to get a spot opposite the gall, but the worry was, we may be double parked.

The boys show should finish by eleven, after which we were planning an early exit ....

Take a Bow

As customary, the last few days at school would be prize-giving and party. As for both Idlan and Irfan, the party came first. The prize-giving happened on the very last day of school, last Friday morning.

It started off with the speechesIrfan at the front rowIdlan was practically jumping up and down as his name was readCareful not to drop those certs ....I managed to drop by before starting my clinic. As Irfan has another year in kindy, he was not on stage. There were no prizes for them. It was Idlan who got a few and was gleaming and grinning on stage as his name was read. Irfan was looking on at the front row, clapping as his brother bowed on stage. I was sure he was planning for his prizes in a couple of years time.

School is Back

So, the boys were back to school today. We managed to get them to bed by 9 pm last night and when they woke up, both of them were super eager. Idlan was more eager than Adik though. He was singing in the minivan all the way to school.

Today would be the first day in the new school year for the International stream. Idlan being in the UPSR stream started his final term now. Most of his friends just came back from their holidays, so they were trading stories when we arrived. Adik's good friend, Fatima just returned from Nigeria after a month break.

The assembly today was extra long since the new International students were given a brief introduction. New classes were also assigned and it looked like Idlan may be changing class for the final term.

Idlan was eager while Irfan was more subduedI noticed plenty of parents were around as well, mainly for the new intakes. Mostly foreigners, with apprehensive children, and Dad all smiles carrying their dSLR and shooting away :) Mum obviously asking the teachers a thousand and one questions.

The assembly went on and onWhile the new parents listenedAnita was still with Idlan's class teacher at the moment I was drafting this while Irfan was busy running around with his classmates. Look like both were OK since during the holidays, they tended to go to bed well past midnight sometimes. Happy Schooling!

Thoughts About the Concert

The apprehension was clear during breakfastI have been to the School Concert for the last four years now. out of the four, as I mentioned, I enjoyed the last one best. Because this time around, it did not attempt to take itself too seriously, like the previous affair. This year, it was more straight forward, smoother in general, and the participants seemed to have had more fun. It ended on time as well, and I was able to take in more of the show than I did before.

Anita doing Irfan's make-upClearly someone was getting boredThe opening ceremony went with a bang. Quite literally.The show started with the choir, singing a Batak numberFrom what I gathered, the concert this year only took three weeks to prepare. I remembered from before, it once took about six weeks. In the scheme of things, that was rather too much. Maybe the three weeks preparation period made the show mo focused and less convoluted.

Idlan taking his spot on stageAll was done with IrfanNot sure what they were discussing in the endThe relieve was clear right after the show.