Exams done.... and hopefully passed

It's a couple of days since my last posting. I was quite busy with studying, that's the only reason.On Friday the 11th we had our graduation at school. It was also the day of the international dinner. So we met in groups to prepare special dishes from our countries. My group cooked "Älplermakronen" and luckily everyone liked it - at least there were no leftovers. But before the big feast we had our graduation where everyone got a diploma for a successfully completed course. The next few days we were studying and mentally preparing for our last performance - the written exams.

One day we went to Burswood to the casino where we had to "gamble" on the 16th, to check out the venue and not being late on the day of the exam. And then, finally the exams. It was quite tough, especially the listening was much more difficult then expected, especially with a meanwhile aching had. But we all survived. Whether we've passed we will see only in a couple of weeks. Anyway, everybody just felt extremely relieved that everything was over. But we were too tired for partying, so I ended up at home watching the sensational victory of our soccer team. As watching with my host parents, we were celebrating afterwards with Ouzo :-). Again the next day, when Greece won against Nigeria. The next two days I spent with Beni and Sarah as they left on Saturday. We didn't do much, but just enjoying the nice weather and the time with no homework, no school and not having to study any more for the exams. We went a last time to Kings Park, to the cinema and for shopping to buy some souvenirs.

Most of my friends left on the weekend, so I finally had once time again to join Kon and his friends to the tennis on Sunday and in the afternoon I went with Jim and Evi to Hilarys Harbour, enjoying this warm and lovely day. Now there is only one week left till I start my big trip. But before I will go on a short trip to Kalgoorlie for 3 days with one of my friends from school. And then, it's soon time to say good bye to Perth...

last "regular" schoolday

Last weekend, after the mock exams, we had a long weekend. On Saturday I went with Sarah and Beni (who else...;-) ) to Freo. We were wandering around in the two markets and bought a few souvenirs. On Sunday we met for lunch in town and went then to Kings Park to the Botanic Garden where we just had a relaxing afternoon, enjoying the fantastic weather. The next day I stayed at home, studying and playing some Ping Pong with Jim between.

Tuesday and Wednesday went over quite quickly, doing a little bit of repetition at school and studying also in the evening at home. Today was our last regular day at school. But since the mock exams are over, there are fewer students every day...Maybe they're already studying all day at home for the "big day" next week, our written exams on the 16th. However, that will be my main occupation for the next couple of days. Unfortunately the weather is fine and sunny on the weekend, so it's going to be a hard decision..., but I'd say some short weeks between studying aren't too bad. So I'm looking forward to tomorrow's graduation at school. And then, studying, studying, studying...

More news and pictures after the exams.

Caversham Wildlifepark

"Hi there, welcome to Caversham Wildlifepark"

"and these are all my friends..."

Koalas

Dingo

walk from the bus stop to the entrance of the park

How many Koalas can you see?

psst, I am sleeping...

doing exercsises...

kookaburra

black cockatoo

relax, take it easy...

How many roos can you see? If you're not sure, have a look at the following photos...

"Just wanted to say hello. Think I'll go back into Mum's pouch..."

Mock exams and speaking already behind...

End of week 11..., time for an update.

Last Saturday I went with Beni and Sarah to the Caversham Wildlifepark. That was definitely a great experience, although it took us hours to get there since the bus connections are sometimes very poor on the weekend.

Finally arrived there, we had even to walk about 2 km until we finally entered the park. But it was worth the journey since we saw kangaroos, even a little one jumping in and out of its mother's pouch. We also could stroke Koalas and were lucky that they were awake, since they sleep up to 20 hours a day. It was a lovely trip, meeting a lot of Australia's unique animals.

Sunday was a lazy day at home, knowing that a tough week was laying ahead. On Monday we had the Mock speaking, on Wednesday the real one. I think it was quite OK. On Thursday eventually we ran a final test for all our written papers. It was quite exhausting, but getting the results today was also a relief. I passed with 73%, which means that there is a continuous improvement, but still some more of it necessary (2%) for a "B". So I'll do my best and hope for a lucky day on the 16th. But right now we have the last long weekend ahead, since Monday is a public holiday.

The latest photos are coming soon...