We delivered him to Brisbane yesterday to enter a residential college, where he will live while he studies at the University of Queensland. Emmanuel College is situated on the university campus at St Lucia, and was UQ's first residential college. I am so happy he was accepted into this college and imagine he will have an incredible time whilst he is a resident.
On his arrival, he was presented with a "helicopter hat" with a name on it. This name is what he will be known as while he is at Emmanuel - Governor. Every new student had a different name on their hat.
They were also presented with an Emmanuel t-shirt and an academic gown.
They were also presented with an Emmanuel t-shirt and an academic gown.
The college had an official welcome and the "Signing of the Register" for the 205 new residents at the college. They were required to dress in their silly hats and Harry Potter gowns for this welcome. It was quite an amusing sight to see so many students dressed this way - academic gown and hats with propellors!
Simon enjoyed this ceremony and his introduction to college.
I'm sure he will adapt to his new way of life really quickly.
What an exciting chapter of his life is just beginning.
I'm sure he will adapt to his new way of life really quickly.
What an exciting chapter of his life is just beginning.
