Category Archives: Family life

Wednesday was last day in Namibia. A lot to do… …like seeing an old friend driving away. Good-bye Pajero and enjoy Rundu! A quick but very pleasant visit to really good friends. Good-bye Herman and Lilian! The last visit at … Continue reading →

Above is Hanna with her grade 5 teacher; Mr Barnard… …and here with her friend Agnes. Today was Hanna’s last school-day… …at St George’s Diocesan School. During the morning assembly… …the headmaster Dawie Leibbrandt called up Hanna to give her a … Continue reading →

For the last time; we had prepared No 2 Kiekebusch for a party. Walls covered with pictures from Hanna’s almost 4 years in Namibia. Guests arrive… …and games are played. Dancing time, and… …while dad is flipping hamburgers… …kids get … Continue reading →

I was met by these photogenic children today… …as I drove over to BNC after lunch… …to deliver generous contributions from Scandinavian friends… …and found that right after school it was obviously time for free play! Fun! Some kids were involved … Continue reading →

I went to visit BNC today and found kids in silence, concentrated on their work.  BNC is an after-school activity where kids from Katutura get a chance to get extra school lessons and to get help with their homework.  All … Continue reading →

Leaving may be sad but you can at least try to enjoy it! Guichont was our fantastic drum guide this evening… …and helped us… …to handle the drum in a reasonably common rhythm… …and I think everyone enjoyed it! Time … Continue reading →

BNC = Best Namibian Children. That’s nice and creative but it is actually; BNC = Bernard Nordcamp Centre. In 2005 MaryBeth Gallagher (you see her in blue in the door opening above) took over the lead at the Bernard Nordkamp … Continue reading →

We were supposed to head for Independance Stadium this morning but although it was booked a long time ago, the Ministry yesterday decided we could not be there. Luckily Windhoek High School opened up their sport field for St George’s. … Continue reading →

Christmas Day We went to Parliament Gardens with our good Australian friends; Shameem and… …Kathleen! Saga had made us a fantastic Ginger Cookie Cheese Cake… …and it was a great Christmas Day! Boxing Day We took Jeanette, Kjell and Alexander … Continue reading →

Tonight was Year End and Prizegiving for St George’s grade 4-7. Hanna’s teacher, Mrs Fani Khaiseb said Welcome! We sang the School song; Mrs Khaiseb, Headmaster Riette Hanekom, Rev Archford Musodza and Head of Prep; Mr Dawie Leibbrandt. Mr Leibbrandt … Continue reading →