Welcome to  2017 , I hope you made it alright.

The winter holidays are coming to an end and we’ll see each other in class soon.

It has been a month since our last update and I hope you have spend the time …amongst other things… with speaking,  writing and, of course, reading in English. We have officially read more than two thirds of our goal: 170/222! This means that we have 52 books to go – or an even smaller number depending on individual book length – to reach the initial 222 books for our semester.

I am sure many of you will have books to add after the break, so I am confident we can still reach our target. Congratulations to those of you who have finished their reading requirements already. Celebrate your success! Good Job! High Five!

To those who struggle: don’t give up – every bit counts.

I hope you start the new year with high spirits and lots of energy – we are nearing the end of the first semester as well. Please prepare well for the next few weeks, as

they are decisive for your overall success. Organise the items on your 2Do lists and get an early overview:

• When exactly are the final tests for each subject and what will be required?
• Which of your current grades would you still like to improve and how can you do it?
• Where can you go to for help – if needed?

I am contributing from my end. Please let me know if I can assist you in any way.

Happy 2017 and happy final sprint!