As my final full day teaching in room 9 comes to an end, I would love to thank all the many parents, siblings, grandparents and caregivers who have helped or contributed to the class this year. Without your extra help things just wouldn't happen the same....so from the bottom of my heart THANKYOU.
Many highlights come to mind as I reflect on the year. For me it's the look on your childs face of relief when they had finished their dance on stage. The closed eyes and silence and smiles as they sent a loving thought off to Eyjar and his family on losing his dad so suddenly. The giggles from the mat as I read the story of "Walter the Farting dog" and someones bottom on the mat doing a resoundig snore, the pride of reading out their Toy Diary entry to the class for the first time on their own, Winning the Principals cup and dressing up in National Costumes, and of course the relaxed SLC day where everyone had their time to shine!......the photos are merely a snip but today as we went to our new classrooms I knew they were ready to move on to new challenges and Teachers. I'm fortunate 5 children are remaining with me and their treat today was to carry Bernie down to his new classroom. What a sight held aloft like a superhero ( wish I had had a camera.)
Tomorrow we have our final day and traditional xmas party....so I'll do my best to tire them out and send them off for a well deserved break on a high!!!
Me ? I intend to recharge, catch up on my housework, windows and garden and eventually reboot for my 2017 year.
Thankyou for sharing your treasures with me this year.
Have a happy and safe summer.
Best Wishes
Nadine McLaughlin.
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| Class of 2016 having a little fun |
