Hodges Christmas Party

Twas the night …that Hodges parents got a glimpse into Hodges Life.

A new tradition was born in Hodges house last Wednesday evening as parents and boys celebrated Christmas Dinner family style in the house. A fabulous evening was organised by mums Sameh Kalantar and Peta Nicholl, along with many helping hands coming together to create a fabulous festive atmosphere.  Christmas was in the air with boys, parents and staff enjoying delicious food, Christmas crackers (Inc. bad jokes) gorgeous table and room decorations, and a variety of Christmas fayre.

As a parent it was wonderful to have a firsthand view of the boys interaction together in the house, to share in their friendships and their relationships with the house staff. (How the staff manage 40 boys on a day to day basis is a wonder, but how they manage 40 boys with a boys “dream buffet” was a miracle!) The boys Kris Kringle gave us a lot of laughs, with some amusing gifts, giving us a glimpse in to what is often the hidden life of our boys!

It was a pleasure to participate in Hodge life, and to witness the family they have built away from our own, and a lovely way to welcome in the Christmas season.  Thank you for bringing us together.

By Tamsin White (Oli White 11HS)