We have hit the end of Semester 2 this week, and I would like to wish the best of luck to everyone who has final exams this week. For some Club members, it is the cap to a long term of study. For others, it is the final exam of their degree. I hope that everyone rises to their challenges and reaps the rewards of the hard work and effort put in over the weeks and months.
Tomorrow marks the last phase of my clinical education for the year as I embark on a five week stint at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. I’m leaving at a particularly uncivilised time tomorrow morning, so I’m instead taking the opportunity to write before I settle for the evening.
With a placement in a large metropolitan hospital, I’m expecting things to be pretty hectic. However, with earlier starts and earlier finishes than my previous placement, I’m hoping to make some opportunities in the evening to get some training in, starting with some Iaido and jodo hopefully this week. .
Back up the hill, we are slowly returning to a kind of normal. Taiko has been able to move back to the Hear and Say Centre of a Thursday night, with the group back to playing on the proper wadaiko. Daen has taken the opportunity to grab the second slot of a Tuesday night to teach KJR syllabus jujutsu. And numbers continue to remain at record levels for Iaido and Kendo. Additionally, many were quite excited about starting Jodo after Tom Johnson, sensei’s visit last weekend. Over the coming weeks the Club’s discipline coordinators will be writing in more details about these things, so do watch this space!
We are also planning for our end of year and the start of 2021. Keiko hajime is basically just around the corner. But before that we have gradings, and end of year social function and awards night, and of course the Christmas-New Year week where the dojo takes a well deserved break. Keep you eyes out for details over the new two weeks.
As always, I’ll look forward to seeing everyone either in the dojo on Saturday or over the camera this week. Take care, be safe and have fun!