Boardington Bear Adventures: Birthdays, Baubles and Brilliant Performances

Hello Everyone,

It’s me, Boardington Bear, popping back in with another heartwarming update from our bustling boarding house. What a joyful, jolly and musical week it has been!

To begin with, we have been celebrating birthdays left, right and centre. So far this month, we have enjoyed Eight deliciously delightful celebrations. Eight! That is a lot of cake for one bear, but I am always happy to do my part. Every birthday brought smiles, singing and plenty of excitement, and I must say, our boarders throw a marvellous party.

With twenty five days left of this term, we have also started our Advent Calendar Puzzle. Each morning a brand new puzzle piece is put out for everyone to see and work on throughout the day. Slowly but surely, all these tiny pieces will eventually fit together to create one big festive picture by the end of term. The students gather eagerly each morning to see what has arrived, and I have been studying every piece very closely with my excellent bear eyesight. I do have a few theories about the final image, but of course I am keeping them tucked safely under my fur. A wise bear never spoils a surprise.

Midway through the week, something rather magical happened – it snowed! The flakes danced down softly, turning the garden white for the briefest, prettiest moment. It lasted less than an hour, but oh, what a lovely hour it was. I watched from my cosy spot inside, feeling very clever indeed for choosing warmth over chilly paws. It was the perfect little sprinkle of winter wonder to brighten everyone’s day.

One of the highlights of the week was the Autumn Concert, performed by our talented students and the wonderful Music Department. Oh my whiskers, what a show it was! Beautiful singing, impressive instrumental pieces and confident performances filled the hall with warmth. I clapped my paws so enthusiastically that they are still a little tingly. The whole evening felt like a golden autumn leaf floating gently down to land on a perfect note.

Back in the boarding house, we have been getting into the festive spirit and putting up our Christmas decorations. There were fairy lights, baubles, tinsel and one or two debates about which tree topper looked best. I tried placing myself at the top of the tree, but unfortunately the branches protested. Quite loudly. We settled on something slightly lighter and slightly less fluffy.

To round off the week, our Deputy Head Girl candidates delivered their speeches as part of the ongoing application process. The room was filled with confidence, creativity and brilliant ideas for the future. I listened very carefully from my seat and felt incredibly proud of each one of them. Leadership takes courage, and these students have plenty of that.

So with birthdays celebrated, music performed, decorations twinkling, snow falling (very politely) and exciting opportunities unfolding, it has been a week full of sparkle inside and out.

Until the next adventure,

“Paws on the ground, news all around!”