I had just started teaching at La Chat and had the pleasure of Sasha’s company in my Year 7 English class.  Dr Tate, then Ecolint’s Director General, wax invited to the class.  We were working on putting together a CD, filled with tracks from our lives.  I had asked the class to suggest something personal from their lives to share with the rest of the group.  I came to Sasha after a couple of folks had raised their hands. He said ‘I was adopted and I haven’t wanted to share that before’.  The class applauded and Dr Tate and I recognised one of those moments in a classroom you always remember - when a child reaches a point where they have the courage to share.  Rest in peace, my friend. X