Classe de Neige draws to a close but Mark and Bethan are celebrating!

The last two days of Classe de Neige have been full of activity and we're doing as many things as possible before we have to leave. Yesterday it was Bethan's birthday, so after having sung her happy birthday and given out presents, the children went on their luges again (experts by this time!) and we had loads of fun playing in the snow, making snowmen or animals and flying down the luge slopes. After lunch they were back out on the ski slopes and it was amazing to see the progress they'd made in their lessons. Their confidence is so much higher, and they came in at the end of the afternoon full of their latest achievements. It was wonderful to listen to them and see their faces. In the evening there was a concert organised by the monitors. All the schools at the hotel took part and every language section put on a short performance. Our class did a talent show. It was very funny and, as you would expect, very well performed by the children. They didn't get to bed until quite late and were up again early this morning to celebrate Mark's birthday. They've now gone out snow shoeing with Mrs Boulter's class and this afternoon will have their last ski lesson which will include a test to see how far they have progressed. Then certificates will be given out in a ceremony in the small theatre we have here. After that the children will have to pack their cases and the lorry will be loaded at 8 o' clock. So here are a few photos. I may not have time to put up another post as we leave early tomorrow morning, but when I get back to Brussels I'll put as many photos as possible onto a CD and give one to each of the children.