Sports Day At Newton International School

I started a job (wasn't there too long) teaching at Newton International School (Ella's school) but taught preschool. This was the polar opposite of teaching High School although I was teaching a foreign language to some - English! I taught the sweetest, cutest little 3 year olds from all over the world.  I was teaching from the British curriculum (British private school) which was a challenge since some knew little English.  I made some great friendships, fun days and exhausting days! We only stayed through that term and then Ella and I headed back home to the U.S. for good.  Although I didn't stay long, it was still a neat experience and one in which both Ella and I made some lifelong friends.  These pics are from Sports Day which was a big event for the school that we were bused over to a stadium for the day to take part in athletic competitions. It was fun...but exhausting! I got to experience coaching...if you can call it that...by trying to get these tiny little 3 year olds to take part and do each activity. The kids in Year 1 (Ella's grade) were divided into groups that were put into preschool and reception classes to help.  Unfortunately she wasn't put with my class. But that explains why she looks like a giant next to the other kids.  She is about 2 years older than them! :) Matt came and took pictures.  Thank goodness b/c I missed all of Ella's activities while working on my little kids' activities. Turned out to be a fun day. The next to last pic is so sweet of Ella hugging her best friend - Aisha. The last pic is of Ella with her teacher Mr. Portworth that she had a crush on. :)