Alex's school - Dunedin North Intermediate

 In New Zealand, Alex was moved up to 9th grade and has to wear a uniform to school. Dunedin North Intermediate or DNI is an international school that is just down the street from us. Alex was not looking forward to wearing a uniform to school, but after the first week, he doesn't think it is such a big deal now. 

Alex's uniform and our awesome fake dear head.

DNI hosted an amazing technology center with classes focused on computer and graphics.

Alex biking to school (of course)

So far, Alex has been approached by the local Ruby Coach and Soccer Coach. I was hoping that he would do Rugby since it is such a New Zealand sport, but since he has loads of soccer experience...he opted to be on the 14yr old team.  Sports and an active lifestyle are a big part of the Kiwi lifestyle here. Several times when I have pasted Alex's school during recess after lunch, I have seen Alex and his friends without shirts or shoes tackling each other in the mud. I don't know if his uniform will make it to the end of the year.... 

 Coach Quilla and Alex's Soccer Team 

Alex at logan park for practice

Alex's class swimming on Wednesday afternoons