Christmas concerts

Pre-show nerves and mental preparation for the Reindeers.......

Last week saw the normal confluence of Christmas concerts for the kids at school.  Even Anna managed to get in on the action this year, with a powerful and emotive performance(!) as a reindeer in the school concert.  There was much discussion in the Piper house in the lead up to the shows regarding various dancesteps, songlines and who might fluff their lines.  

The primary school did 'Christmas around the world' as the theme for their show.  Angus' class had the Australia slot which was highly appropriate for him.  During this year, Angus has become somewhat adept at a range of accents, particularly a convincing Scottish brogue.  For the Christmas show his school teacher was a little nervous, as during rehearsals Angus was delivering his one and only line for the show 'g'day mate, let's go to the beach and have a barbie', loud and bold in his best Scottish accent.   I think only the  threat of heavy sanctions and a possible detention on Monday prompted Angus to revert to a broad Australian accent when the line was actually delivered on the night.  

Jessie's first violin performance

It was also lovely to see Sam taking confidently to the stage for various Christmas concerts.  There's definitely a budding thespian there.

We head off for Australia on Tuesday night.  Much excitement and anticipation for us all as we look forward to seeing friends and family again.      

The 5th graders sang a Christmas song from Malawi

Sam enjoys some rare moments alone with Zoe
(ie: when Jessie is not there!)

Sometimes Anna gives Zoe a bit too much love