Prep

It's been an exciting few weeks and I have so many blog posts to catch up on.  I've been so busy with Grace's birthday parties, birthday school celebration, summer festival, dance concerts and general end of year celebrations.  It really is a crazy time of year, and although I love it, I'll be glad when all the festivities are finished and the relaxing part of my holidays begin!

Today was Grace's summer festival concert.  Both the Prep classes did a play, taking us through their first year of school and all the wonderful experiences they have had.  Grace loved being up on stage with all her friends, especially as her, Jasmine and Lily got to be butterflies!  It was lovely, but sad, as this year is coming to an end very quickly.  The Prep year is just so magical and special, and it's been such a lovely introduction for Grace to school.  The whole class have absolutely adored the teachers this year, and I don't think we could have got anyone better if we hand-picked them our self.  It was an extra special year too, as it was Miss Pam's last, she's sailing away (literally, she lives on a yacht!) to Tasmania to do her masters in Psychology.  She is one of the kindest and caring people I've ever met and always makes the children feel extra special.  I was really worried at the beginning of the year about Grace adjusting to school, but Pam and Louise have given her the most beautiful start to her school life.  She has loved this year, but it's me that is sad about her moving onto the next grade.  She is so excited to be heading into Grade 1 and all the new things that come with that - having her own desk, being able to go to tuck shop by herself and playing up at the "big" school.  To me though, it means she really is growing up.  She has learnt so much in Prep, but I could kid myself and pretend it wasn't like real school - but Grade 1 is.  I'm really excited for her that she'll be learning new things, but the time is passing so quickly and I just need it to slow down a little.

Tomorrow is her special graduation ceremony and I think I may need to pack some tissues and dark glasses.