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ISR Gong

 

Gonging Out

Every child or teacher that enters International School Riau is welcomed into the school with a Gonging In ceremony. It gives everyone a chance to get to know the new individual and symbolically marks the beginning of their journey at ISR.  Well, the same is true when you leave. One of the last things every one does before leaving ISR is participating in a Gonging Out ceremony.  Gonging out day is always tough.  The kids did great.  Each of the kids was asked what they would miss most about leaving ISR.  Kade said, "He would miss all the great people in Indonesia."  Sydney's response was that she will miss her friends and all of her "other" Moms.  Brooklyn said, "She would miss the V's."  The V's are our good friend the Van Stadens.  Gabi is Brooklyn's best friend.  John and I did not have to answer the question which was a good thing because I would have probably lost it. 

  

 Brooklyn getting gonged out of ISR by her preschool teacher

 Kade getting gonged out by Mr. V the school PE teacher.  Kade's gonging out had an extra special  twist.  He got to lead the school in a dance called "the shuffle."  He loved it.

Sydney was gonged out by two teachers Mr. Davis and Mr. Murphy.  Here is Mr. Murphy.