Holiday!!

Wow! I've not updating this blog for quiet sometimes! So many things happened, and the school holiday has started, busy with children at home. One week before the school holiday, on 12 to 14 December we went to the southern part of WA i.e. Albany and Denmark. These places are well known to the tourists for their beautiful scenery, beaches and animals. We went there together with two other families. Its a long journey, about 5 hours driving from Perth (Albany Highway), but we enjoy it very much. The pictures below tell everything.

On 15th December, Hasif's class organised the end of term party at 11.00a.m. Everybody has signed up to bring their own dishes or snacks. Due to tiring journey from Albany, I only brought Twisties for the party. My husband and I also attended the party. Besides socializing with parents and teachers, we had to ensure that Hasif eats halal food brought by other Muslim parents.



On 16th December, Syarafi was having his Year Seven Graduation Day. My husband, my mother in law, my niece and I went to the school to celebrate this event. It was held at 2.00 pm. At 6.00 pm, he went to the graduation dinner which was held at Cafe Ruchee, in Bentley Centre where he is allowed to eat salad only.

On 17th December, Bentley Primary School organized the End Year Concert (cum Christmas Concert). The children were participating in their class performance. Students also were given rewards for their achievements (just like Hari Kecemerlangan at Malaysia). Alhamdulillah Zarif was awarded for his achievement in English and Mathematics.



Hasif's class presentation



'Iffah's class presentation



Zarif's class presentation



Syarafi's class presentation

On 21st December, Curtin's Muslim Student Society organized the Aidiladha Festival at the University oval. There were food stalls and games for children such as merry-go-round, dragon train, jumping castle, camel ride, soccer and others. The children were enjoying themselves.

Welcome Nenek and cousin!

Masya-Allah.....it has been a long time I did not blog in...too many things to do and I neglected Lavendar Harum. Anyhow, we are very happy because nenek and Aqilah (my mother in law and my niece) are coming to Perth. They came on 2nd December 2008 landed at 4.50p.m (Perth time). My children have been counting the days for their nenek to come, and they were cheering her with stories and events at the moment nenek reached our home. Unfortunately, my children are still schooling. Their holiday will start on 18th December. Therefore, my niece Aqilah is quite boring at home while her cousins at school.

Last week end, we brought them to Fremantle for shopping and sightseeing. Only 'Iffah followed us, others wanted to stay at home and play their PS2. Boys....shopping is boring for them.
Going to Fremantle we hopped on a bus and two trains (macam jauh jer yek). Actually we can only go by bus, but just wanted Aqilah to enjoy the journey by train. I purchased family rider ticket. This ticket can be used to ride the bus and train for the whole day. This is one of the good things here, the facilities for public are excellent that make people like to travel using public transports.

After arriving, we decided to go for sightseeing first before doing the shopping.


This picture is taken in front of the bazaar near the Town Hall. Below, monument of John Curtin, the Prime Minister during the World War

Rest for a while before get on the tram. Beautiful bench and chess table.

At last, in the tram, while listening to the briefing by the driver, we enjoyed the scenery. Below, at the harbour.

Behind us were the trams waiting for the passengers.

The view of the harbour from the hill.

The monument of Galipoli war, in the memory of fallen sailors and soldiers during the war.


















My Hero! Very strong, held one of the missiles from the war.