Yesterday Owain had a six monthly check up with his Oncology Consultant from Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Fortunately the appointment was at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital and we were saved a trip to Cambridge. The main topic of conversation seemed to be the fact that Owain is currently doing two of his GCSE options in Year 9. Apart from that his health seems to be all okay and the consultant is happy with his progress, especially the rate he is growing! The appointment marked three years since Owain was given the all clear from his cancer.
On Saturday 10th March Owain attended the CLIC Sargent Children’s and Young People Advisory Group in Birmingham. The purpose of the group is to help CLIC Sargent get feedback from youngsters who have been through treatment for cancer in order to help improve facilities and support for those that have to unfortunately go through it in the future. Owain has served on the group for the past two years and, along with a number of others, this was his last meeting. He was presented with a certificate of thanks and a goodie bag at the end of the day.
We have just returned from Owain’s Year 9 Parents Evening at Aylsham High School. Attempting GCSE’s in year 9 is a bit of a struggle for Owain (well he is the youngest in his year with his birthday being 31st August) but his teachers are very pleased with his effort and behaviour in class. His form tutor, who has been with Owain since he returned to school shortly after finishing his treatment, is very proud in the way he has continued to grow in confidence. We are obviously delighted with his attitude, effort and the support he is receiving from Aylsham High School.
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