~The Seafarers Presentation 2012 ~
We had been busy collecting for the Seafarer’s Shoeboxes all term, along with our little Pre Primary buddies and the rest of the school. Two days before we were due to make our delivery, we needed to distribute all the goodies, making sure there was something for the seafarers themselves, plus their wives and children. Mrs Hawke co-ordinated the wrapping with many willing helpers. There were ‘ordinary’ Mums, grandmothers, teacher mothers and even ex students.
They did a mighty job and around 50 shoeboxes were assembled.
Check out what happens next in a few days time!
First thing Friday morning, we needed to get all of our shoeboxes down to the Seafarers Centre. Half of them were stacked in the Pre Primary trolley but we carried the rest.
When we arrived we put all of our shoeboxes under the Christmas tree then got ready to present a little concert for all those assembled there. Marcus & Victoria were our hosts.
Our first song was a gospel/rock number called ‘Spirit in the Sky’. Lincoln grooved along on guitar and we finished up by doing The Macarena
We quietened down then for ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ featuring solos by Jemma, Tulley, Victoria and Lineese.
Our little buddies sang ‘Away in a Manger’ beautifully.
We then joined together to sing ‘We Wish You A Merry Christmas’.
Finally everyone sang ‘Silent Night’.
Marcus and Victoria thanked the Seafarers for allowing us to show our understanding of the true meaning of Christmas and wished everyone well for the festive season.