A lovely table at a school fete

@JudyEv (339930)
Rockingham, Australia
November 20, 2022 7:30am CST
At our house-sit, we are only half an hour from the school where Vince used to work. They had a fete today so we drove there and walked around looking at all the displays. Vince was able to catch up with some of the teachers and staff that he once worked with. We bought some succulent plants and some jams and chutneys which will probably be Christmas gifts. In the photo, you can see a table that one of the senior students made. The framework is steel and the rest is jarrah, a native red wood. We were really impressed with the items made by the students. The school band also entertained us and were very easy on the ear. We came home to a rapturous welcome from the dogs. The surfboards on the table were also made and painted by the students. Edit: I think the surfboarfs are actually skate boards.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
20 Nov 22
That is a pretty table as well as the surfboards. It is great that there are still schools where young people learn to works with wood and other materials.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
21 Nov 22
@JudyEv They seem to like what they do, great job.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
They also had fabric items and sculpted ones, as well as paintings. It was quite impressive.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
20 Nov 22
Looks like some really talented students. Aren't dog welcomes just the BEST?!!!
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
The dogs just go berserk when we first arrive home - and they're not even our dogs! lol
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 22
@LindaOHio They certainly know how to show their pleasure. I'm sure you miss your Poms. Do you have photos of them?
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
21 Nov 22
@JudyEv We had two Pomeranians. One would jump up in the air about 3 feet when we came home. He was so cute.
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@rebelann (112872)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Nov 22
That is a really nice look table but I have to ask, are the surf boards for little people?
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@rebelann (112872)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Nov 22
Ok ............... but I was kidding you know
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 22
@rebelann Someone said they're more likely skateboards which would be right.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
I guess the surfboards are just models so the kids can learn new skills.
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@Ronrybs (19281)
• London, England
20 Nov 22
Pretty advanced work for a student! Something I wouldn't be able to make
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
The angles would be a bit tricky I reckon. I think it is really lovely.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 22
@Ronrybs They would learn a bit of both if they took the subject. I don't know what they call it now.
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@Ronrybs (19281)
• London, England
21 Nov 22
@JudyEv Looks like wood and metal working skills there!
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
21 Nov 22
It seemed that you really had a good time in your visit to the school.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 22
Thanks, we did. Vince enjoyed catching up with some of his old workmates.
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
22 Nov 22
@JudyEv that's nice
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Nov 22
They did a great job on these surfboards and the table. What a fun project.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
The table in particular is very attractive. I can imagine it selling for a good price.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Nov 22
@JudyEv It is well done I can tell. Very nice.
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@BarBaraPrz (47308)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Nov 22
Surf boards? I thought they were skateboards.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
Actually, you're probably right. In fact, I'm sure you're right.
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@allknowing (136369)
• India
20 Nov 22
My sister is planning on something similar in her school She runs a school for toddlers. She just asked me if I could suggest some recipes for making preserves. Also if I had any give aways. I would not want to empty our house just yet (lol)
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
One of the school groundsmen had a great number of pots of succulents. He was doing a very good trade when we were there.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
20 Nov 22
I tell you that is a beautiful table they did
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
I loved the slatted top. It would sell for a good price I think.
@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Nov 22
Sounds like a fun day. That table is very nice.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
I wouldn't mind it in my house.
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@xFiacre (13013)
• Ireland
20 Nov 22
@judyev School bands can be a bit hit and miss - glad yours wasn't callithumpian. We went to hear our son playing in his school orchestra once. He was on the trumpet. They spent a while doing what we thought was warming up, but it turned out to be the the actual performance.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
Haha - I've been to a few of those myself.
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@TheHorse (218807)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Nov 22
It would be fun to talk to their teacher.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
Vince left there at the end of 2002 so many of the teachers have moved on now.
@Beestring (14554)
• Hong Kong
20 Nov 22
That's a lovely table. The students did a good job.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
Getting the angles right would be quite tricky I think.
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@Altoid1 (60)
• United States
20 Nov 22
That’s a nice table!
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 22
It's a beauty, isn't it? I imagine the student's Mum would be claiming it for her dining room. lol
• United States
21 Nov 22
@JudyEv I would agree! Very talented individual who made that
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