Morning Bali Team, those of you who are out of bed,
Sorry for the delayed flight last night. I do hope Customs were kind to you and processed you quickly.
Welcome back to Terra Australis and the cold weather. From all reports it was a very successful tour and I would like to thank you all for the effort and diligence you made to preparing for this tour. I do hope upon reflection that you have gained from meeting the people in the organisations that we partner with and take from those interactions an increased empathy for those that are not as fortunate as us. I look forward to hearing about your experiences when we have a final de-brief meeting early next term.
Personally I would like to thank the tour staff, Aidan Johnstone-Tour Leader, Tamara Maddock and Maira de Souza. Without dedicated staff this tour would not happen. Knowing them as I do I am sure that you had a unique and fun adventure.
To the students, thank you for being outstanding ambassadors of St Stephen’s School. And finally, the parents, thank you! The support you provided to the students and the staff is very much appreciated.
Enjoy the remainder of your holiday break. We will see you in Term 3.
Regards
Donna Wilson
Thank you, Donna for all the effort you put into organising such a meaningful tour. To the teachers, an enormous thank you and congratulations on a job so well done.
The opportunity for our kids to engage with underprivileged Balinese children and witness the joy and resilience these young people show, despite circumstances beyond their control, was truly invaluable. Experiences like this leave a lasting impression and will undoubtedly help shape our kids’ perspectives as they grow.
A special thank you to Aiden, Tamara, and Maira, your care, encouragement, and ability to create a safe, fun, and memorable environment for the kids did not go unnoticed. You were amazing.
Once again, thank you all for your time, dedication, and commitment.
Thank you, Fiona.