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Over the past three years I have gotten to know and enjoy a special class here at Billesborgskolen. I have taught them English on various occasions, been to 3 different countries with them, and enjoyed many culture weaving moments I like to call: Danglish Lessons. (By now I think they have gotten the hang of English while I have become a little better at Danish, as well.) This year they graduate and try to become adults. By looking at these pictures and witnessing their last day here it is hard to consider, but I am rooting for them:)

Even though we have about 3 more weeks left of school Billesborg takes one entire day to celebrate and appreciate the 9th grader's years gone by. Yesterday (the last school day for them) started out with breakfast the 9th graders dedicated to their teachers. Then, after about 45 minutes of hygge, the class prepared the caramels. This, on the Outer Banks, would be referred to as Salt Water Taffy, which is used in Denmark for a small torture party. (Basically they throw the candy at the kids really hard:) After many had recovered from minor wounds and injuries (they played pretty dirty with the 6th, 7th and 8th graders) the entire school headed to the schools "auditorium" for the 9th graders last words prepared for their teachers. Most of these words are humiliating, but there is ample amount of time for the teachers to get their revenge during a teachers against student fodbold match and a water fight at the end of the day. To say the least the 9th graders schooled us!

I am honored to know these kids and I pray for their best in the years to come. They have been "top action" students and have more charisma than an American, if I humbly may say so myself. For more fotos of the last school day or other Billesborg Adventures go to Billesborg Billedgalleri and choose from one of many foto albums available. (These pics will be under Sidste Skoledag 2007.)