Our last day at Ursuline High School was a memorable one. The teachers started the day by joining the faculty for the weekly briefing in the staff room. We were able to convey our heart-felt appreciation for their lovely hospitality by presenting the school with a gift of commemorative tiles featuring Ursuline Academy through the years. In return, we were delighted to receive a beautiful book about Wimbledon. Both schools are thrilled with the five years of our partnership and hope for many more.
After the staff meeting the students and teachers were treated to a cooking lesson. We made delicious English scones, raspberry muffins, and cheese straws. The girls learned how to measure out the ingredients (the Brits use scales to weigh instead of “cups”), roll out pastry dough , etc. Not only was it an excellent cooking lesson, the food was divine!
Once the treats were finished, in true Serviam spirit, we wrapped them up and walked over to Beaumont nursing center. The girls spent time visiting with the elderly residents, sharing our homemade refreshments, and learning more about the fascinating people who call Beaumont home. I’m not sure who enjoyed the visit more- the students or the residents!
Finally, we ended the afternoon with a picnic on Wimbledon Common with our English sisters. The girls even played a spirited game of “rounders” (a cross between softball and cricket) after lunch. Still not sure what the final score on the game was, but the laughter from the girls seemed to indicate that EVERYONE won today.
