Welcome to the season of Advent! This weekend saw our boarders embrace the season of preparation in a number of ways. Saturday was a day of decorating the house which, with the magic touch and dedication of Mrs. Curtis, now looks beautiful and very 'Christmassy'. Other boarders enjoyed the sights and sounds of the Bath Christmas Market throughout the afternoon, before indulging themselves in a Christmas get-together in the evening. Celebrations baosted an array of pizzas, party snacks, atmospheric lighting, music and the evening movie, Home Alone.
Sunday delivered on the continued festivities, with an afternoon trip to 'Bath on Ice' where the boarders had an enjoyable time ice-skating and snacking in an Alpine Christmas resort. This was a precursor to this evening, where the whole Kingswood boarding community plus guests came together to welcome the season of Advent with a special service in the Chapel. This was followed by a beautifully prepared Advent Dinner where the boarders were treated to a sumptuous fare and Christmas Quiz, courtesy of Mr. Duke.
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| Saturday: Ready for action... |
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| Christmas from above... |
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| A warm atmosphere! |
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| Sunday: Getting ready for skating! |
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| Having fun together! |
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| Pausing for a group shot! |
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| Embracing a holy season in Chapel for the Advent Service |
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| The meal following the service was a real treat! |
The penultimate weekend of the term is now over. This week we look forward to the Boarders Concert on Tuesday night and an evening watching the Drama Department's performance of Treasure Island on Friday; all of this against the backdrop of preparation and arrival for the forthcoming Christmas season. Thank you for continuing to read the blog; we look forward to sharing our next entry soon.
