You've got to be in it to win it!

Teacher Ross

Each year we celebrate Melbourne Cup day on the first Tuesday of November. They say it's the race that stops the nation. In fact in Victoria it is a public holiday.  Although those who live in other states are not as lucky we still like to join in and have a bit of fun.  

Last Tuesday most of our DL teachers turned up to work as usual, not thinking it was actually Melbourne Cup day, because this year it fell on the 1st day of November. But nothing could stop us from celebrating.  

The office sweep was very popular and staff members had a bet on one or more of the race horses. At 3 pm those of us who were not in the middle of teaching a DL lesson, gathered to watch the race together while enjoying some party snacks.  

Although we all wanted to win, most of us were not very hopeful. It seemed like Teacher Ross, however, was preparing for a win.  Not only that Ross placed the highest bet in the office on horses but he was the first teacher turning up to watch the race, seated and ready to win.

We don't know if the secret to winning was good planning, an optimistic attitude or sheer good luck but sure enough as the winning horse was announced Ross found out he'd won the first prize and he was happy.  His investment of $5 on 5 horses more than doubled and he was ready to go home with a big smile on his face. On his way out, Ross was stopped to be told he had also won the third prize.  This was indeed the race that stopped Ross.

Ross said, "I felt lucky as the horses I thought would win were not the ones who ended up winning.  It's always a surprise!"   With the money, Ross treated himself to a therapeutic massage from Louisa, the masseur who visits our DL office every Wednesday. Congratulations Ross!

• Have you ever won anything?
• What would you do if you won a million dollars?
• Do you believe in luck?  Do you believe that some people are just lucky? Why/why not?

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